The Monroe StreetTattler

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October · Honk Watch

Honk Watch! Friday Toots Raise Questions

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November · Part II

Second Librarian Breaks Silence

What they reveal may change how you see the library forever.

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September · Neighborhood Listserv

Listserv Finally Justifies Its Existence

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The People’s Fry Award trophy on a table inside The Laurel Tavern in Madison, Wisconsin, beneath the painted Laurel Tavern mural

September · Reader submission

A Reader’s Ode to The Laurel

One reader felt so strongly about the honor that he sent us something longer than a letter.

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November · Developing story

Human Accomplice Emerges in Crane Crossing Mystery

This remains a developing story.

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October · Field Report

Ethical Crisis Surfaces Yet Again

Routine trip for eggs becomes crisis of personal morality.

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A homemade ninja warrior course strung between trees in a front yard

September · Backyard Athletics

Parenting Arms Race Enters Dangerous New Phase

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November · Public notice

Who Really Runs Gregory Street?

Homemade signs suggest a shift in power.

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All four Monroe Street Tattler 2026 Fry Awards in front of the Summer 2026 front page

Summer · Culinary Commission

The Monroe Street French Fry Report

The french fry report they didn't want you to read, until now. Four parts, three issues.

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October · Reader submission

Cult Discovered on Monroe Street

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November · Sign Watch

Child Labor Makes Comeback

Authorities have yet to intervene.

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Lola, a grey and white pit bull, wearing duck-print pajamas on a porch

October · Featured Pet

Lola Would Like to Address the Allegations

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November · Case closed

Monroe Street Emerges From Month of Monkey Chaos!

The aftermath. The fallout.

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November · Reader mail

Local Restaurant Faces Holiday Onslaught!

A coordinated effort is now underway.

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The Tattler’s dog water bowl and treat map, showing marked bowls and treat jars along Monroe Street between Glenway Street and Lake Wingra

Neighborhood utility

Official Dog Water Bowl & Treat Map

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September · Field Report

Dads Gone Wild! Shocks Neighborhood

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