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Tickets went on sale this morning for Winter Realms, which is taking the place of Ice Castles this winter at Geneva National. The attraction currently has dates available from Jan. 26-Feb. 11. https://t.co/8fNgTbRN0L

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An unusual and cool holiday spectacle gets underway in Walworth County Friday when glass spinning begins on the World's Tallest Glass Tree going up at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay. Click to the story for parking, hours and how to get there. https://t.co/E6VTFlC8ui

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STATE CHAMPS!!!
Badger defeats Waunakee 34-33 to claim its first-ever WIAA Division 2 state football title.

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The back-and-forth game continues with a 76-yard touchdown drive putting the Badgers back on top 34-27 over Waunakee with 2:19 left in the game.

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Badger goes up 27-20 on Waunakee in the fourth quarter on a Nottestad 40-yard run and a Richardson 2-point conversion run.

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After 3 in the WIAA D2 title football game, Waunakee holds a slim 1-point lead over Badger at 20-19. Badger opens the third quarter with the ball.

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At the half, Waunakee leads Badger 14-13. Both teams scored on long TD passes in the final 28 seconds of the 2nd quarter.

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Scoreless after quarter 1 in the WIAA Division 2 state championship game between Badger and Waunakee. Each defense had a fourth-down stop in the quarter.

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After more than 270 years, Delavan's Civil War "Muster Tree" has succumbed to disease and was taken down last month. Now, the Delavan Historical Society is raising money to commemorate the tree's history. Click to the story to see what they have planned. https://t.co/8Nv273XBhR

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At the half, Badger leads Sun Prairie East 28-6.

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Landon Nottestad gets in on fourth and goal as Badger goes up 14-6 on Sun Prairie East. 11:14 second quarter. #wisfb

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Congratulations to @hudson_torrez for signing his NLI to play Division 1 Soccer at Marquette University! We are so proud of you, Hudson!

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Kwik Trip & Wisconsin Dairy Game of the Week Preview: Badger vs Sun Prairie East

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Continuing to think of Badger HS coach Matt Hensler, who remains in the hospital today. A great coach and a great friend, as we wish him a speedy recovery.

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FINAL: Badger defeats Kettle Moraine 28-7 to keep its undeafeted season alive. They will face the winner of Slinger vs Sun Prairie East with a trip to state on the line.

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There were some scary moments last night in Delavan as police and firefighters scrambled to rescue residents from a fire in a 38-unit apartment building. https://t.co/070eQ5MC8a

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The Walworth County Sheriff's Office just announced they are investigating after a body was found shortly after noon Thursday near a road in the town of Darien. https://t.co/Vds0rcZGK0

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Rachel Catlett, whose Brown Dog Farm is located in Sugar Creek Township, was chosen for the $10,000 award from more than 1,500 applicants nationwide. The award comes from @TractorSupply and @Farmland https://t.co/fp1PEq0hfv

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Now's your chance. There are two open spots for new business next summer at the Riviera in Lake Geneva. One rents for about $25k for the season and the other for about $10k. https://t.co/IDUJmqaWfy

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A yearlong initiative in Walworth County kicked off Monday that will work with municipalities that want to facilitate housing development in their communities. https://t.co/K9njE84XG0