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August 05, 2025 09:57 AM
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Send your well wishes to this local veteran for his birthday
For his 103rd birthday, Lt. Col. Harry Dillon Baker’s family is asking locals to send birthday cards and well wishes to the WWII veteran.
August 22, 2023
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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gets a new name
May 18, 2023
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Notable UW-Madison alumni
Thousands of scholars earned their UW-Madison alumni status over the weekend. Let’s check out some past grads that have made a big impact in Madison and beyond.
May 12, 2023
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Guess the mystery Madisonian
Find the answer on our Instagram and Facebook tomorrow.
February 24, 2023
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This day in history: Madison Capitol fire of 1904
Nearly 120 years ago today, a pivotal moment in Madison’s history took place.
February 24, 2023
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Architecture Styles in Madison, WI
February 14, 2023
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Presidential visits to Madison, WI
In light of today’s POTUS visit, check out these past presidential 608 visits.
February 7, 2023
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Remembering Chris Farley
This week marks the 25th anniversary of this local legend’s passing.
December 16, 2022
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Effigy Mounds in Wisconsin
December 6, 2022
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Learn about our environment or get your hands a little dirty this weekend.
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Rent Cafe ranked the top 100 zip codes in the US that offer high-end rentals that cost less than the city’s average renting price.
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Women in Madison that make the 608 great
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We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
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