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Madison NewsOctober 11, 2024

Breaking Camp Randall’s Concert Drought, Big Money for the Library, and Restaurant Shake-Ups

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Breaking Camp Randall’s Concert Drought, Big Money for the Library, and Restaurant Shake-Ups

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Another Friday means it’s time for another news roundup! This week, executive producer Hayley Sperling and newsletter editor Rob Thomas talk about the first concert coming to Camp Randall in nearly 30 years. Plus, the library just got a major boost from the federal government, and there are some changes afoot in Madison’s restaurant scene. Buckle up because this roundup is a trip.

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