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Where to Eat and Play in South Bend/Mishawaka
Plus - Fall recipes, Get Indiana merch, and Salt Dining in the Indy metro!
Get IN, Austin Sellers & Nate Spangle
November 06, 2025
Thursday, November 6th
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📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜
The Battle of Tippecanoe (1811)
This week in Indiana history, we revisit the Battle of Tippecanoe. In the early morning hours of Nov. 7, 1811, the woods around Tippecanoe County exploded with musket fire as William Henry Harrison fought an army of Native Americans led by Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa (known as “The Prophet”) in one of the first major battles that led to the War of 1812.
Tecumseh’s dream was bold: unite all of the tribes together to fight against American expansionism. But while Tecumseh was away gathering allies, Harrison (then the Governor of the Indiana Territory) attacked. By dawn, the Prophet’s soldiers counterattacked, surprising the Americans as they were sleeping. The attack was fierce but short-lived. Harrison’s men rallied in the chaos, driving back the attackers after hours of gunfire and smoke. Tenskwatawa’s town, Prophetstown, was burned to the ground, causing a significant blow to the Native resistance.
Though the battle was small, the legacy was huge. It shattered Tecumseh’s dream of a united front, and Harrison became a national hero, which allowed him to gain popularity when he ran for President (and won) three decades later. Tippecanoe became more than a fight… it became a symbol of Manifest Destiny in America.
The Get Indiana crew traveled to South Bend and Mishawaka to explore museums, riverwalks along the St. Joseph River, restaurants, nightlife, and more. Long story short, there’s a lot going on in the Bend, so we prepped a guide for your next visit to northern Indiana.
This Saturday is a home game for the No. 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, too, so even more reason to make the trip. They host Navy (7-1); kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Fall is a great season for so many reasons. The humidity is all but gone, the air is crisp, leaves are changing colors, there’s trick-or-treating and Halloween, and the holiday season truly begins near the end of November with Thanksgiving.
Our friends at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance found three recipes to make as a family thanks to My Fearless Kitchen. Give ‘em a try and let us know what you think!
Madison, Indiana is on Nate’s must-visit bucket list, and if you haven’t been, it should be on yours as well — especially this time of year in the heart of fall.
The 12th Annual MadHop Music Festival is Friday and Saturday, with 36 live performances spread across eight stages. One ticket gets you in for every show.
Whether you’re already going or simply curious about one of Indiana’s largest musical festivals, our guide has you covered with ticket links, where to eat in Madison, and more.
Looking for something to keep you warm this fall and winter? Good news: Get Indiana has partnered with United State of Indiana on a limited-edition black heavyweight hoodie from Indiana’s own Berne Apparel.
This is a limited batch of 100, and each are numbered individually on the sleeve to make yours one of a kind. In addition to elements of Indiana’s state flag on the front and Berne down the left sleeve, there’s a Get Indiana leather patch on the upper back that can be seen when the hoodie is up.
Pre-sale ends Nov. 16 ➡️ Place your order here.
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Sydney Shrewsbury, Miss Indiana USA 2025, joined the Get IN. Podcast before she represented the Hoosier State in the 74th edition of the Miss USA pageant at the end of October. Her hidden gem? Salt. Watch below to see what she had to say about Salt’s dining experience — available at each of its Geist, Mass Ave, and recently opened Carmel locations!
If you’re going to Madison’s MadHop Music Festival we mentioned above, then be sure to hit up the Hatcher Hill Trail for an outdoor exploration. The 3/4-mile paved trail is close to downtown but takes you through a beautiful wooded area, giving you a temporary escape from the city.
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The college football freight train known as the Indiana Hoosiers steamrolled their opponent again on Saturday, burying the Maryland Terrapins 55-10 on Homecoming in College Park.
The Terrapins (4-4) secured an interception on IU’s opening drive, but Fernando Mendoza and Co. settled in from there, taking a 20-3 lead into halftime. The Hoosiers (9-0) then piled on 35 second-half points and averaged 7.8 yards per play for the game.
Mendoza completed 14 of 21 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown to go with the pick, only his fourth compared to 25 touchdown passes this fall. The Heisman frontrunner also ran four times for 24 yards and a score.
While it may not have been a signature win in the Coach Cignetti era, it was another statement to the rest of college football. The Hoosiers aren’t just out there to win the game — they’re out there to try and beat the brakes off every single opponent.
Next up: at Penn State (3-5), Saturday, 12 p.m. on FOX
🎙 On today's show I learned about the remarkable work being done at Riley Children's Health and Riley Children's Foundation with Dr. Mustafa and Meghan Freeman, assistant vice president of marketing and communications.
Our discussion delves into life-saving fetal surgeries performed at Riley, the comprehensive care provided by the hospital, and the foundation's $300 million campaign 'Every Child Deserves Riley.'
Dr. Mustafa shares her journey from Iraq to Indiana, her specialized work in fetal surgery, and the support systems that make these advanced procedures possible.
Meghan elaborates on the foundation's role in funding cutting-edge research, programs like Camp Riley, and initiatives addressing the youth mental health crisis.
You are going to learn about:
- Life-Saving Fetal Surgeries at Riley
- The Riley Children's Foundation's Multi-Million Dollar Campaign
- How the Foundation Funds Research and Addresses Mental Health Among Youth
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