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Meanwhile, Back in Madison: Scorching Temperatures to Continue for Two More Days; “Concerts on the Square” Show Will Go On Regardless of The Heat

• July 20, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Health, The Heart, Weather, Wisconsin
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Meanwhile, Back in Wisconsin: Blizzard Watch for Nine States, Including Cheeseland

• February 1, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, Food, Mental Health/Psychology, Natural Disasters, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Travel, Weather, Wisconsin
Tags: Candles, Capitol Square, Chicago, Dane County, Gas, Hilldale Mall, Madison.com, Metcalfe's, Middleton, Midwest, Midwestern United States, National Weather Service, Prescription Drugs, Radio, Rocky Mountains, Snow, Snow Blower, The Big One, The White Stuff, Travel, Winter Storm, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Emergency Management

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The New York Times

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The Guardian, UK

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The BBC

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