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Monroe Honors Swiss Heritage with Annual 5 PM Limburger Drop
In Monroe, Wisconsin, on December 31, 2025, a large replica brick of Limburger cheese is lowered from the ladder of a fire truck near the historic courthouse. The annual ''Cheese Drop'' is held at 5:00 PM CST to coincide with the clock striking midnight in Switzerland, honoring the city's deep Swiss heritage and cheese-making history. (Photo by Ross Harried/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13146515 |
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| Photographer | Ross Harried/NurPhoto |
| Category | Arts, Culture and Entertainment |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Ross Harried/NurPhoto |
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