This kind of stuff occasionally occurs in the area, especially at the beginning of the academic year. But, I would say that
this weekend, one should be especially on high alert if you are going to be in the Dinkytown area. It's the Gopher vs. Badger game, and there is guaranteed to be plenty of drunk kids from Madison in the area, and lots of fights. Happens every time the Badgers come into town. Granted, the cold, wet weather will put a damper on things.
And yeah, you bet there are gonna be people around that are
NOT students, and are only looking to cause trouble.