What's hot and what's not this fall? Wisconsin's independent streak remains, as the state shows its bipartisan stripes. And single ladies around town are lamenting the news that Ryan Braun is off the market. Here's this month's Heat Index.

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Sizzling: Wisconsin's independent streak – Walker, Obama and Baldwin  Packers – After weird start, putting it together  You're damn right – Tammy breaking ground for LGBT community   Hot: Pizza Man rumors – Still persisting The Bucks – New season, new hope  Tightrope bear – New home in Public Market  New Mitchell Interchange – Finished early and on budget Warm:  Hopes of signing Zack Greinke – Believe?  Hopes of signing Josh Hamilton – Really? New life for Northridge – Well see if Penzey's s spices it up   Cool: Early X-Mas decorations  – Too soon Single ladies – Braun is off the market   Cold: County exec vs. County board – Can't everyone just get along? Palermo's strike – Ugly Newspaper's war against Chief Flynn – Vindictive   Sub-zero: MKE Common Council – Eliminating MPD PIO position is dumbest move ever.