News Summary
Brandon Taylor has rejoined the 27 News team in Monona, Wisconsin, as the evening anchor after previously working at the station from 2014 to 2018. He brings over a decade of journalistic experience and will be on air during weekday broadcasts. Meanwhile, the Monona Community Festival celebrated Independence Day with popular events like a wife-carrying competition, showcasing the community’s engagement and spirit. The festival is a cherished tradition, attracting thousands and will continue in 2025 despite funding concerns.
Monona, Wisconsin – Brandon Taylor has officially returned to the 27 News team as the evening anchor, marking his comeback to the station where he previously worked from 2014 to 2018. Taylor rejoined the newsroom in April 2023 and will be seen on air during the weekday broadcasts at 5, 6, and 10 p.m.
Hailing from Wisconsin, Taylor brings over a decade of experience in journalism to his role. He graduated from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in 2007 with a degree in Communications and Journalism. His career began at a TV station in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he developed his skills as a broadcaster before eventually returning to his home state.
In addition to Taylor’s return, the Monona Community Festival recently celebrated Independence Day with a variety of unique events, including a popular wife-carrying competition held on July 4, 2023. This event has become a cherished tradition among the residents of southern Wisconsin, drawing participants and spectators alike every year. The festival emphasizes family participation and friendly competition, features carnival rides, an art fair, food carts, and live music to celebrate the holiday.
During the wife-carrying competition, teams race through an obstacle course while one partner carries the other. Dan Dietzel, who participated in the event for the third time this year, described it as a fun family affair and expressed enthusiasm about taking part in new challenges. Although the Dietzel family faced personal circumstances that limited their participation to an every-other-year schedule, they were motivated to compete this year. Their perseverance paid off when they won the competition, earning seven cases of beer and a cash prize.
The Monona Community Festival has garnered attention for its variety of entertaining events. Alongside the wife-carrying competition, attendees enjoyed activities such as drag queen bingo and a classic car show, appealing to a wide audience. The festival is known for attracting over 50,000 attendees with its diverse offerings that cater to all ages.
Looking toward the future, plans for the 2025 Monona Community Festival have been confirmed despite a previous funding scare that had raised concerns regarding the event’s sustainability. The festival will take place on July 3 and 4 at Winnequah Park. Community members and volunteers play a significant role in ensuring the festival’s success, demonstrating a shared commitment to preserving this beloved tradition.
Overall, both Brandon Taylor’s return to 27 News and the continuing success of the Monona Community Festival reflect a strong sense of community and engagement within the area, celebrating various aspects of local culture while providing opportunities for families to create lasting memories together.
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- WKOW: Wife Carrying Competition Highlights Fourth of July
- Isthmus: Monona Community Festival Annual
- Fox47: Fireworks, Live Music at Monona Community Festival
- Channel3000: Monona Community Festival to End
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Couple Wins Wife Carrying Race
- Wikipedia: Wife Carrying
- Google Search: Monona Community Festival
- Google Scholar: Monona Community Festival
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Monona
- Google News: Monona Community Festival
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