WWE's Mankind is a comedian, Bon Iver's Grammy noms, and lots of puppies
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The A.V. Club has a smattering of local sites and every day, writers in these locales are posting about music, films, and other events and news happening in their cities. Whether you live in one of these cities or elsewhere, there’s plenty of great local stuff that’s worth a look. Here’s a round-up of what caught our attention this week.
• Toronto took to the top rope with professional wrestling legend Mick Foley (Mankind, Cactus Jack) about his new stand-up career.
• Milwaukee celebrated Bon Iver’s Grammy nominations and reveled in those who wondered, “Who is Bon Iver?”
• Philly got up close and personal with man’s best friend at the Kennel Club’s National Dog Show because puppies.
• Chicago pondered the curious new security issue at Northwestern University: a chronic shower masturbator.
• Denver ranked the best craft beers available in a can.
• Madison caught up with the one-man signature-acquiring machine in the effort to recall Governor Scott Walker.
• Twin Cities used a visit by bounce rapper Big Freedia to explore the area’s similar artists.
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