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Today, Thursday, October 15, 2026
Grab a bag of fresh curds for National Cheese Curd Day! Cheese curds are young cheddar pieces that squeak against your teeth when they are truly fresh — a Midwest dairy staple, especially in Wisconsin, eaten plain or battered and fried.
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