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The brandy old fashioned is Wisconsin’s official state cocktail

Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bipartisan resolution in celebration of this old fashioned variation.

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Culture

Ho-Chunk Nation aims to preserve its endangered language

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See Bascom Hall’s new Ho-Chunk Nation banners before the end of the month

As part of its 175th anniversary, UW-Madison is celebrating the Ho-Chunk Nation with a new Bascom Hall banner.

November 9, 2023

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The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season

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November 2, 2023

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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