As always, we've rounded up your favorite stories from around Wisconsin this week and some of their top Facebook comments, just for you.

5.The Buzz: Pizza King on Wisconsin Avenue to close

Readers were saddened to hear of the closure of a Fox Cities classic.

"Glad the other 2 stores remain open. It's the best pizza!"

"Love, love Pizza King. Hope Northland Ave. stays open."

"I've been going to Pizza King on Meade since they opened in '76. My favorite is Paula's Perfect. The closure will just mean a little further drive to the Northland location. Enjoy your retirement Dean and Paula."

4.Downtown Green Bay to host Packers pep rally ahead of team's playoff game

The Packers are in the playoffs for the first time since 2016, and fans couldn't be more excited.

"Wish I could be there!GO PACK GO"

"GO PACK GO!! FROM CALIFORNIA!!!"

3.Bought and moved from Fond du Lac, new Sheboygan esports complex is gamer's paradise

If you're into video games, we've found the place for you.

2.Wisconsin residents travel to Illinois for first day of legalized marijuana

Wisconsin continues to stand firm on its marijuana stance, but one of our closest neighbors decided it was time for a change.

"Did you ever notice that marijuana buds are green and gold? And so are the Packers? Can you see the connection here?"

"When I was growing up in Wisconsin, inthe eighties, we went to Illinois for the good fireworks."

1.Former Packers safety LeRoy Butler named Hall of Fame finalist for first time

Wisconsin legend LeRoy Butler is one step closer to football immortality.

"Way overdue. He certainly deserves this honor"

"Should get in as the creator of the Lambeau Leap alone. Was a great player too."

"Very cool. Only Favre, Reggie, and Ron Wolf are in from that era. Keith Jackson, Sean Jones, and Leroy Butler deserve nods as well as Sterling Sharpe."

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