I work in Madison, WI. Sometimes called Madistan for its liberal nature. Also oft referred to as “80 square miles, surrounded by reality” due to being both the state capitol, and the home of several colleges. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood College, Madison Area Technical College, Upper Iowa University, as well as some smaller private schools.
I have a friend who lives near Mauston, just north of the Dells, near the Lemonweir River. It’s a great place, but I do remember swarms of mosquitoes there!