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Wisconsin native makes history for her role in ‘Wicked’

Marissa Bode, who was born and raised in Mazomanie, has been acting since she was 8. Now, she’s making history for her role in “Wicked.”

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Evan Casey

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Long-awaited bridge will ultimately connect Dane County to Devil’s Lake State Park

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