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Man wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket sold at Freeport grocery store

FREEPORT, Ill. (Rockford News First) - A northern Illinois father wins $1 million on a scratch-off ticket sold at a local grocery store. The winner, who has chosen to stay anonymous, won the prize on a $50 Millionaire Club Instant Ticket. The winning ticket was sold at Cub Foods, 1512 S. West Avenue in Freeport.

Freeport, IL · 1d
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This Charming Wisconsin General Store Dishes Out Food So Delicious You Will Want To Move Nearby

If you’ve ever driven past a place and felt an immediate, unexplainable pull to turn around and go back, you already understand exactly what happens to most people the first time they spot the New Diggings General Store-Inn near Benton, Wisconsin. This charming Wisconsin general store is the kind...

Benton, WI · 1d
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Wisconsin Has 7 Old-School Bowling Alley Bars Where The Friday Fish Fry Is Surprisingly Good

In Wisconsin, Friday night means fish, and some of the best plates come from places where you can also pick up a spare. Bowling alley bars have quietly been serving the fish fry for years, often with bigger portions and lower prices than you might expect. This list covers seven...

Door County, WI · 1d
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Iowa Locals Say The Fried Seafood Platters At This Riverfront Restaurant Never Disappoint

A seafood restaurant on an island in the Mississippi River already sounds promising. Add a waterfront patio, generous fried seafood platters, and a menu packed with Cajun and Creole favorites, and you’ve got my attention. Catfish comes Cajun-style with a crispy cornmeal coating, whole and fried, blackened, or cut...

Dubuque, IA · 2d
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8 Wisconsin Pizza Joints Where Thin, Tavern-Cut Squares Keep Families Coming Back

One pizza parlor on this list has been serving thin-crust pies since 1921. That’s over a century of cutting pizza into little squares instead of wedges. I love that detail. It means great-grandparents and great-grandkids could argue over the same corner pieces. In Wisconsin, tavern-cut squares are a family...

Wisconsin · 16h

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Grab Your Sombrero And Devour Mexican Food At These 7 Legendary Wisconsin Restaurants

Craving real Mexican food in Wisconsin without hopping on a plane?. These 7 restaurants serve up bold flavors and cozy spots that make every meal feel like a celebration!. 1. Taqueria Guadalajara (Madison) Taqueria Guadalajara sits on S Park St in Madison and it’s the kind of place locals drive...

Madison, WI · 2d

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Vanilla Bean to open doors next week at new Middleton location

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Vanilla Bean announced Monday they will be opening their doors in just one week at their new Middleton location. The baking-supply store announced they will open their doors on Monday, Nov. 16 starting at 9 a.m. The Vanilla Bean announced in April it was closing...

Middleton, WI · 1d

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Opinion | Madison's dogged historian does it again

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom. Sign up for the Opinion Roundup newsletter for weekly Madison and Wisconsin viewpoints. It was five years in the making, but Stuart Levitan's new book, "Madison — the Illustrated History, 1932-1979," was well worth the wait. This is Levitan's second volume chronicling...

Madison, WI · 2d

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Growing presence of GLP-1s, weight loss medications on college campuses

CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of eating disorders and disordered eating habits. If you are struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, University Health Services can help. Buses around the City of Madison have been displaying advertisements for GLP-1 weight-loss study treatments, something that might seem new or surprising for students.

Madison, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin Steak Lovers Take The Back Roads For Prime Rib At This Family-Run Portage Supper Club

Some of the best dinners in Wisconsin sit at the end of a road your GPS seems unsure about. Near Portage, a family-run supper club pulls steak fans off the highway and onto quiet country routes, and nobody seems to mind the detour. The prize is prime rib served on...

Portage, WI · 5d

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7 local date nights that won't break the bank

The idea for Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge began with a date night.

Madison, WI · 1d

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The 7 Most Nostalgic Burger Joints In Wisconsin Serve Up Vibes Straight Out Of Happy Days

Looking for the most nostalgic burger joints in Wisconsin that feel straight out of Happy Days?. These 7 burger joints dish out incredible flavors and feel-good vibes that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!. 1. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor (Jefferson) There are certain places...

Wisconsin · 3d

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This Weekend: TeslaCon Visits Oz, Steampunk the Thames, Dueling in San Diego and More

As the winter holidays approach, it’s time for one more big weekend of steampunk happenings, including TeslaCon in Wisconsin and Steampunk the Thames in New Zealand. Meanwhile, smaller events are happening in California, Virginia, and the U.K., and steampunk will be part of the mix at a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Tucson.

Middleton, WI · 2d

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A Thanksgiving Cactus Has Pointed, Claw-Like Edges and Drops Its Buds if Moved Once They Form, N.C. Extension's Brad Hardison Says

Thanksgiving cactus has pointed, claw-like segment edges and drops its buds if moved once they form, according to N.C. Extension.

Sampson County, NC · 1d

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Some Wisconsin monarchs have made it to Mexico months after being tagged

After a nearly 1,400 mile flight, Snickers has made it. And so have David, Nancy, Otto and Bug — just to name a few. They’re the monarch butterflies who have been tracked by the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance since September when they were tagged in Wisconsin. Their migration journey ends in Mexico and new technology shows many of the butterflies have crossed the finish line.

Wisconsin · 9h

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‘100 years of quality’: Johnston’s Meat Market celebrates 100 years in Monticello

Johnston’s Meat Market, a staple in the Jefferson County community, celebrated 100 years in business Saturday with a special event in Monticello.

Monticello, WI · 3d

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Wisconsin Dog Fair brings more than 125 breeds, rescue groups to Madison

MADISON, Wis. — More than 125 dog breeds gathered under one roof Sunday at the Alliant Energy Center for the Wisconsin Dog Fair, an event focused on helping people find dogs that fit their lives.

Madison, WI · 2d

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A Wisconsin Brewery Built on Welcome Is Pouring Its Last Rounds After Nearly Eight Years

Delta Beer Lab in Madison said it ended regular operations on October 25 after nearly eight years. The brewery cited rising costs, weaker consumer spending, and lasting economic pressure, while its final week included limited inventory sell-off hours and farewell events.

Madison, WI · 1d