Today is August 7, 2012. On this day in 1971 Apollo 15 returned to Earth after a manned mission to the moon, the first mission to use a Lunar Roving Vehicle.

* TDP: Madison community groups compete for shrinking city funds

* Politico: Paul Ryan-for-VP chatter heating up (again)

* WSJ (paywall): Madison police dogs Ivan and Martie heading into retirement

* MC: Orton Park Festival adjusts layout and volume for Parks Department, neighbors

* MT: New local meat market relies on consumer activism