Today is September 24, 2012. On this day in 1979, Compu-Serve launched the first consumer internet service, which included the first public electronic mail service.

*TCO: Financing local food systems.

*C3K: Dane County plans to open day shelter for homeless.

*MC: Attendance light at public session on superintendent search; attendees raise questions about culture.

*WisconsinWatch: Recession worsens potentially contaminated brownfields backlog in Wisconsin.

*AP: Walker among possible witnesses in trial of former aide.

*MJS: Legislators, disability groups demand action against LogistiCare.

*WRN: GOP takes a pass on state Senate healthcare hearings.

*WiVoices: Frac sand mine proposed near school.

*BC: MPPOA’s Brian Austin interviewed by Thom Hartmann re: Capitol arrests.

*RWP: Interview with Madison police officer Steve Heimsness and Walker’s constitution.

*Progressive: Wis. mining hearing reveals gaps in oversight.

*D101/Facebook: Photos from Friday’s Geekesque Burlesque (NSFW).