You may live in Madison, but are you a true Madisonian? Recently on the City Cast Madison podcast, we talked about the experiences and traits that define a Madison resident. If you’re not sure where you stand, here’s a quiz on some things that every Madisonian ought to know about their city.
Quiz: Are you a True Madisonian?
Posted on May 4 | Updated on June 4
Rob Thomas
Do you remember the sandwich shop that used to be on State Street (Walter Bibikow / Getty Images)
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