March 2025

The Middleton Common Council voted March 18 to accept a 35-page report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum that outlines five different service sharing options for the Waunakee and Middleton emergency medical services, but makes no specific recommendation on which of the options best suits both communities.

A full agenda awaited the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District for its March 17 meeting: there were comprehensive middle school and 4K/Early Education reports, an introduction to a “A Cardinal’s Journey,” and a vote on the Youth Center agreement with the city of Middleton that was brought forward at the March 3 meeting. 

Middleton has a lengthy history as one of the top baseball schools in Wisconsin.

The Cardinals have reached the state tournament 14 times, had countless players compete collegiately and had a handful play in the minor leagues.

Middleton never had a player reach the major leagues, though — until now.

Alan Roden, a 2018 Middleton graduate, learned this week he made the Toronto Blue Jays opening day roster. Toronto begins its 2025 season by hosting Baltimore Thursday afternoon.

“I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity,” Roden said Monday afternoon. “And I’m extremely grateful for everyone that has helped me get to this point.”

The 25-year-old Roden had a sensational spring, batting .423 with a 1.287 OPS. Roden, the No. 5 prospect in Toronto’s farm system, is expected to play all three outfield positions and do some designated hitting.