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The Wisconsin Badgers football team really made a point Saturday with
an impressive win over Michigan, a top 20 nationally ranked team. That
means Minnesota is the only team that stands in their way to an unbeaten
conference and non-conference season. They have already made it to the Big
10 championship game, where they will have their hands full no mater what
team the face from the other division.
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It was very painful watching the Green Bay Packers Sunday against the
Ravens. It's hard to figure out how a team can be so good under Aaron
Rodgers at quarterback and then just so...under back-up Brett Hundley. Three
interceptions, along with three fumbles just doesn't get 'er doe. Decision
making is a huge part of it and Hundley just doesn't get it - yet!
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I saw a pretty nice play performed at Iowa-Grant High School Saturday. It
was called "Clock Work," a mystery. The cast did a great job!
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Holiday events will be beginning around the area with the kick-off of
"Small Business Saturday" on November 25. In Dodgeville, there will be a
vendor and craft sale at the Dodgeville High School, a FREE movie (Elf) at
Dodge Theatre at 11 a.m. (non-perishable food item suggested for entry),
photos with Santa at Cobblestone Coffee House from 1-2:30 p.m., random
acts of kindness going on throughout the city - some FREE stuff being
handed out, open skate at Harris Park from 6-9 p.m. and more! There will
be sign-up for gift giveaways in participating businesses too. Check out the
Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce website for all the events during
the holiday season.
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Look for holiday events going on in your area - there are a lot of them happening!
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The Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a 5:01 Connect at their
building last week. That gave a lot of people a chance to talk with each other
and meet the chamber staff - MC Loeffelholz (Administrative Assistant) and
Beth Mikrut-Gilles (Executive Director). The two of them - Beth (left) and
MC (center) are shown above with chamber treasurer Kristin Lindner at the
event. All are doing a great job!
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Before we forget about the holiday this week - Happy Thanksgiving to
everyone!