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Restaurant in Janesville to close its doors

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A popular restaurant in Janesville has announced it is closing its doors. In a social media post, Rockin Rob’s explained they will be closing their dine-in, take-out and delivery services. “Over the past year and a half, we have met so many people, shared and...

Janesville, WI · 11d
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Steaming Trays of Crab Legs Keep Coming Out at This All-You-Can-Eat Wisconsin Seafood Buffet

Some of the best meals in Wisconsin hide inside buildings that look completely ordinary from the parking lot. This one used to be a Greek family restaurant, and nothing about the outside hints at the parade of crab legs waiting inside. Staff carry out fresh trays again and again, and...

Greenfield, WI · 8d
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This Family-Owned Wisconsin Butcher Shop Sells Dry-Aged Steaks And Farm-Raised Meats Worth A Detour

A butcher shop with its own library and a big family-style table for reading? That tells me quite a bit before anyone even mentions a steak. It says the people behind the counter want you to learn something. They teach whole-animal butchering classes, so the curiosity runs deep. It also...

Wisconsin · 4d
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Here’s an Insider Look at Mequon

Hugging Lake Michigan’s shoreline, Mequon combines quiet charm with upscale living. Officially given city status in 1957, the burb has grown into a community of over 25,000 people. But long before the shops and restaurants, the plentiful agricultural acreage appealed to the Potawatomi and Menominee tribes. Nature’s pull is still felt, from Virmond County Park’s scenic bluffs to Mequon Nature Preserve’s restored habitats.

Mequon, WI · 11d
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The Legendary Breakfast At This Wisconsin Restaurant Is So Good It Deserves Its Own Fan Club

Somewhere in Madison, Wisconsin, on a street lined with real houses and real trees, there is a red brick diner that has quietly accumulated a following that most restaurants would trade their entire marketing budget to achieve. Ogden’s North Street Diner at 560 North Street doesn’t advertise its greatness loudly,...

Madison, WI · 10d

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Announcing the Winners of Our Pie-Palooza Recipe Contest

Home bakers shared the creative, absolute showstopper pies they bring to the holiday table. From a banana bread latte-inspired dessert to a chocolate-cherry beauty, each pie features a buttery crust and celebration-worthy flavors.

Oconomowoc, WI · 2d

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Dave Matthews Band crashes into Madison’s Kohl Center to open tour

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Food & Culture newsletter for exclusive weekly insight. It’s been a happy week in Wisconsin. The Brewers won the World Series. We made a blue wave. And the night after the election in Madison, Dave Matthews Band’s set sounded like a soundtrack for celebration at the Kohl Center.

Madison, WI · 2d

967 The Eagle

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The Strand Theater In Wisconsin Hosted Wizard Of Oz World Premiere In 1939

Back in 1939, a small Wisconsin town called Oconomowoc got the first showing of The Wizard of Oz before it hit theaters nationwide. Now they've built Oz Plaza downtown, complete with a yellow brick road and life-size character statues you can visit anytime, day or night.

Wisconsin · 1d

Cultivated Comfort

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Wisconsin Inn Burns Down In 1917, But Firefighters Save Its Bar From 1889, And More Than A Century Later It Still Stands In The Dining Room

In 1917, a fire tore through a roadside inn west of Milwaukee and burned off its...

Wisconsin · 2d

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Many visitors upset to learn Retzer Nature Center could charge a fee

For decades, visitors have been able to hike the trails and explore Retzer Nature Center without paying a parking fee. That could soon change under a proposal from Waukesha County.

Waukesha County, WI · 1d

Decluttering Mom

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10 Things You Should Never Pour Down Your Kitchen Drain

Your kitchen sink looks like it can swallow anything. Then one slow Sunday it gurgles, backs up, and you are standing there with a plunger and a sinking feeling. Most of what ends up stuck in our pipes went down on purpose, by habit. Here are 10 things to keep out of your kitchen drain, ... Read more

Madison, WI · 16h

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This Wisconsin Bakery Has Sugar-Free Treats That Don’t Skimp On Flavor

Keto Boston Cream Cake. Keto Key Lime Bars. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Swirl Cheesecake. That lineup sounds like a cheat day, yet every item skips the sugar. The cheesecake bars alone get my attention. Creamy vanilla cheesecake sits on an almond flour crust with whipped cream on top. They’re low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free, which feels almost unfair.

Watertown, WI · 1d

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Jolly Jingle application deadline approaching

The City of Janesville has announced the details for this year’s Jolly Jingle holiday lighted parade. Downtown Janesville Inc, Avondale Roofing and the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau are partners with the City in presenting the event. Organizers are looking for community groups and organizations, bands, businesses, non-profits, church groups and other community stakeholders to be a part of the 2026 event. The deadline to apply has been extended to Thursday, Nov. 12. There is no entry fee to be involved. Prospective participants are asked to complete the following steps: Mail, email, or drop off application.Write a brief description of each parade entry. This will be read by the parade announcers stationed at the Marvin W. Roth Community Pavilion and near Hedberg Public Library on Main Street.Provide a copy of a valid driver’s license of the driver and a proof of liability insurance forentries that will require a vehicle.. Entries consisting of horses must have a Coggins certificate.Attend pre-parade meeting via Microsoft Teams aat 5 p.m. Nov. 17. Important Dates: Application Deadline: Nov. 12Pre-Parade Meeting: Nov. 17All Documents Due: Nov. 20 Completed forms may be returned by mail or by visiting the City of Janesville Recreation office: City of

Janesville, WI · 1d

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The Goose Wars: A Historic Look at Horicon Marsh’s Migrating Geese

The autumn skies of Wisconsin come alive with the distinctive calls of migrating geese, a seasonal spectacle that naturalist Bill Volkert closely associates with his years at Horicon Marsh. These birds also bring back memories of the “Goose Wars” during the 1960s and ’70s, a time of conflict between state and federal authorities over the marsh’s avian residents.

Dodge County, WI · 1d

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Gallon Jugs With 4 Inches of Potting Mix Let Gardeners Winter-Sow Native Wildflowers Outdoors, and UW Extension Says Most Seeds Need 30 to 60 Days of Cold

Extension experts explain winter sowing native wildflowers in gallon jugs with about 4 inches of mix. Most seeds need 30 or 60 days of cold, UW says.

Madison, WI · 2d

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Madison Chocolate Co. owners will open a wine bar

Bridgette Dodge (above left) and Megan Hile (above right) , the business partners of Madison Chocolate Co. , announced the opening of a new wine-inspired space, set to open in spring of 2027. Called La Petite Wine, it will sit beside the location of Madison Chocolate Co. at 725 Glenway St.

Madison, WI · 1d

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Shopping small downtown before the big holiday rush

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top weekend headlines: This year, before the Black Friday shopping rush, go "pink" shopping small and independent first. That's the focus, anyway, of Pink Friday Weekend , which returns to downtown Janesville the weekend of Nov. 20 - 22. Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church will host its annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, offering visitors an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts, enjoy homemade treats and support local charitable organizations. Court Commissioner Mason Brownschwieg OK'd the $2 million bond, saying it was the "minimum" amount needed to make sure Bradley stays in custody following what the Rock County Medical Examiner says was the death of Melissa Bradley, 52 on Oct. 25. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!

Janesville, WI · 22h

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Why Kopp’s Frozen Custard in Greenfield Has Milwaukee-Area Families Checking the Flavor Forecast Every Morning

Some Milwaukee-area families check the weather app first thing in the morning. Plenty of others check something sweeter: the custard flavor of the day. One spot on the south side of town has turned that daily habit into a local tradition, with lines that form whether it is a quiet Tuesday or a busy holiday afternoon. Keep reading to learn where it is, why the flavor lineup matters so much, and how to plan a visit without getting stuck in the wrong line.

Greenfield, WI · 3d

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How This Small Pizza Restaurant Built a LEGENDARY Local Following in Milwaukee, WI

Open, Sun - Thu 11PM- 10 PM | Closed Wed. Milwaukee has plenty of pizza stories, but Zaffiro’s begins with two East Side brothers, a neighborhood bar, and a very thin crust. Liborio “Bobby” Zaffiro opened the Farwell Avenue restaurant in 1954, starting with just a few tables and a service bar.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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People Travel Across Wisconsin For The Massive Subs At This Little Deli

A sandwich shop that sells subs up to 24 inches long also has a flexing red bull on the wall. That tells me quite a bit before anyone even orders. The size options say this kitchen likes a challenge. Two feet of bread is a group project, not a snack. It’s built for sharing, bragging, or a very ambitious lunch.

Milwaukee, WI · 4d