Ellie here. It’s the start of a new week, and hopefully the crazy weather has calmed down.

On Friday, seven tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service.

I hope you all stayed safe during the severe weather. Did you experience anything wild? Let me know, or share photos.

In other news, Mondays mean another edition of the Badger State Buzz, where we keeping you up to date on all the fun happenings around our state.

We’re also taking a look at the Wisconsin restaurants that were featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,’ along with other Wisconsin news!

“Out my back door, sunset couple weeks back. Rural Mukwonago.” (Courtesy of Linda D.)

Click the image to see the map!

Another Monday means another Wisconsin event roundup. Here’s what we’ve got going on in the Badger State this week:

🍽 Lake Geneva Restaurant Week, Lake Geneva (April 18-26)

Enjoy a culinary tour of Lake Geneva as local restaurants offer special breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

🌎 Earth Day Clean Up, Stevens Point (April 22)

Bring your family to Iverson Park to help tidy up. Supplies will be provided with a themed gift at the end and, there may even be opportunities to spot some crayfish.

👕 100 Miles of Little Town Thrift Sales, Durand (April 23-25)

Hit the road for a 100-mile adventure along US Hwy 10, where 10 Wisconsin towns will host city-wide thrift sales packed with hidden treasures.

🍺 Between the Bluffs Beverages and Bites Festival, La Crosse (April 25)

Enjoy the return of this festival, which offers a wide variety of craft brews, THC drinks, NA beverages, specialty meats, and artisan cheeses.

🏍 Flood Run, Hager (April 24-26)

Join thousands of riders for a three-day motorcycle run along the scenic Great River Road, which spans over 200 miles and includes stops along the way and the chance to win a new motorcycle.

🌿 Earth Day Celebration, Janesville (April 26)

Celebrate Earth Day at the Rotary Botanical Gardens with this free event featuring hands-on activities, eco-friendly vendors, live animal programs, and more.

“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” host Guy Fieri, right, with The Food Network, tries the Turducken (chicken in a duck in a turkey) as he is filmed by cameraman Anthony Rodriguez at the Alpine Steakhouse and Butcher Shop on August 8, 2007. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from USA Today Network via Reuters Connect and UpNorthNews Staff. It was edited by Brook Bolen.

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