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MYSTERY MADISONIAN

Can you guess this local legend? Tune in to our Instagram and Facebook stories tomorrow for the answer.

October 24, 2022 • 
Ally Geiger
Guess that mystery madisonian text with blurred face

Tune in to tomorrow’s socials for the answer.

Graphic by 608today team

🔍 Clues:

  1. Studied at UW-Madison but left after only one year.
  2. Moved to Chicago shortly after leaving UW to get right to work.
  3. Built up a career, firm, and following right here in the Midwest.
  4. Credited for taking a more organic approach to their career.
  5. Wisconsin is home to 43 of their 1,000+ pieces of work.

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