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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 2: Black Friday

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In 2017, there are exactly 40 days from Thanksgiving Day to New Years Day. And with the...

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Wisconsin, Unplugged: “Water Meets the Soul” in Bayfield and Madeline Island

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GIVEAWAY: How to win a $50 Bachman’s gift card

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 40: January 1

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 39: December 31

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 38: December 30

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 37: December 29

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 36: December 28

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40 Ways to Holiday, Day 35: December 27

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