31. Isthmus
City: Madison, WI
Category: Relocation
Description: This weekly paper runs feature stories on topics of pertinence to Madison and Dane County residents. Some topics may be controversial or investigative journalism pieces. Also included is a variety of movie, art, entertainment, and dining reviews, plus classified ads, and arguably the best weekly calendar of events from movie listings to knitting clubs. Their Web site is the source for what’s going on in local entertainment and events. The latest print issue comes out every Thurs. Free.
32. Capital Times
City: Madison, WI
Category: Relocation
Description: The newspaper was founded in 1917 by William T. Evjue, a former editor for the Wisconsin State Journal. He supported then U.S. Senator Robert Marion “Fighting Bob” La Follette’s Progressive ideas and opposed the growing public interest in entering World War I and felt his new newspaper would be more effective in that ambition.
33. Wisconsin State Journal
City: Madison, WI
Category: Relocation
Description: This newspaper began in 1839 as the weekly Madison Express, which went daily 13 years later as Wisconsin Daily Journal. The paper took its current name in 1860.
34. Maximum Ink
City: Madison, WI
Category: Relocation
Description: This monthly newspaper, based in Madison but distributed throughout the state, covers all things musical including interviews, reviews, previews, and features on bands from the local to the international in all styles. The events calendar follows live music around the state. The Web version has a sortable calendar and archived material. Free.
35. The Onion
City: Madison, WI
Category: Relocation
Description: America’s Finest News Source. This is a Madison original. Founded by a couple of University of Wisconsin students in 1988, the weekly paper prints “fake news” often of a hilarious, political, or borderline offensive nature. In 2001 the Onion moved the head office to the Big Apple and its Chicago office is its largest, but it remains near and dear to Madisonians and as always, free. Pick up a copy for a good laugh. The Web site, which nabs over 4 million readers each month, presents some different content and includes audio/video material as well. The paper’s A.V. Club insert reviews movies, music, and previews upcoming concerts in an irreverent but honest style. Free.
36. 77 Square
City: Madison, WI
Category: Relocation
Description: This weekly newspaper reports on art, culture, and entertainment in the city and provides a few in-depth features on news subjects relevant to Madison. The paper is produced by the Capital Times but replaces the Rhythm section in the Wisconsin State Journal. The new issue comes out every Thurs and is available as a stand-alone or as an insert in the WSJ. Free.