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TDS associates building towards a good cause

by Garrett Seymour on August 23, 2021 0 comments

On the morning of Friday, Aug. 13, nine TDS associates (and one of their spouses) gathered in the Renaissance in the Park neighborhood in Fitchburg, Wisconsin for a day of hard work with Habitat for Humanity of Dane County—a nonprofit organization building affordable homes in all 50 U.S. states and 70 countries worldwide.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Led Zeppelin, In Through The Out Door

by Austin Krueger on August 17, 2021 0 comments

Gen Z kids know Zeppelin and listen to them as much as the generations before. For that reason alone, throw this one on today—the band's final studio album that split the critics, but has sold just as well as their acclaimed debut album. Maybe you’ll be divided too, but you won't know until you listen!

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Clothing Edition

by TDS Guest Author on August 11, 2021 0 comments

You’ve heard about how straws, plastics, and meat overconsumption effects the planet but were you aware of the environmental effects of fast fashion? Learn about this growing issue and find out what you can do to help combat this problem.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Olivia Rodrigo

by Austin Krueger on August 10, 2021 0 comments

It’s certainly not uncommon for a pop music star to get their start in another medium. Today’s featured act falls into that category. She did a little acting as a kid and now finds herself blowing up the pop music scene in a way few have seen before.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: ZZ Top’s Tres Hombres

by Austin Krueger on August 3, 2021 0 comments

This album has been named a top 500 albums of all time (twice), and bands like Motorhead and Phish have covered tracks off this record dozens (and dozens) of times. And really, what’s the longest anyone in the U.S. really goes without hearing “La Grange”? Maybe a week or two? This album is massive and worthy, in honor of Dusty Hill, a listen.

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Scholarships and Programs for Young Learners

by Guest Blogger on August 2, 2021 0 comments

With children going back to school, it’s a great time to look into educational opportunities that may help prepare them for their futures or even help with future educational costs. Programs and scholarships are for more than just kids headed to college—they can also be for students as young as their first year of elementary school.

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10 online tools for every college student

by Guest Blogger on July 29, 2021 0 comments

College is no joke. From struggling with writer’s block to forking out hundreds of dollars for textbooks, you face many challenges before earning that degree. Here are 10 online tools to check out, bookmark, and use to make college a little easier.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Ben Rector

by Austin Krueger on July 27, 2021 0 comments

Ben Rector's folk pop lyrics make you sit down and contemplate what you just heard and relate it to your own life. Some tracks on this album are a bit more playful and upbeat, but overall it still gives you vibes of intimate, personal songwriting that makes the genre so special. Take a listen today.

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6 benefits of keeping your landline

by Guest Blogger on July 22, 2021 0 comments

Is the landline you’ve had since 2004 still necessary? Although it seems like your web-surfing, picture-taking, Amazon-shopping smart phone does it all, there are benefits to keeping your landline. Here are six great reasons why you shouldn’t be so quick to cut the cord.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Replacements

by Austin Krueger on July 20, 2021 2 comments

While these guys are absolute legends in the Minneapolis area, they made their mark on music history and are well worth a listen. Known for sold-out shows and monstrous performances, they have a legacy on par with almost anyone in the biz.

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Ten delicious ice cream shops in TDS communities

by Garrett Seymour on July 19, 2021 0 comments

July is National Ice Cream Month, which is fitting since it's one of the hottest months of the year. Ice cream has historically been a key feature of American communities, and it's clear preference in flavors vary from community to community. Check out some of the popular ice cream parlors in TDS communities across the nation!

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