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Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Returns August 18 – 22
This fun-filled week features daily giveaways, office challenge games, employee discounts and much, much more. So, round up your co-workers for Downtown Employee Appreciation Week!
Aug 20th, 2025 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
How The Minimum Wage Declined
40 years ago it was worth three times more. What happened?
Aug 20th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
State Releases $16 Million Withheld from Milwaukee Public Schools
State Superintendent Jill Underly says MPS made progress on financial reports.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why the Pathfinders Union Struggle Matters
Workers at many nonprofits are under-paid and overworked, with high turnover.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Brew-Jas Seeks New Location in Bay View
Current cafe is on S. 13th. New cafe would offer similar menu of coffee, pastries.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Dairy Workers Strike to Protest Changes That Affect Immigrants
43 workers at Monroe cheesemaking facility strike to protest new owner's rules.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Baldwin Sees Momentum to Save U.S. Education Department
Even some Republicans balk at Trump's order in March to close department.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Dane County Sheriff Battles ICE for Custody of Homicide Suspect
Judge orders Honduran immigrant Noelia Martinez-Avila to be transported back to Dane County for prosecution.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Truck Stops
Traveler to Wisconsin may have exposed people to measles.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Future Unclear for Senior Centers
Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Burger and Sandwich Spot For Villard Avenue
Long-vacant building set to become second location for Pak Daman.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
FEMA Will Start Surveying Storm Damage in Milwaukee Thursday
More than 18,000 damage reports filed so far, 83% in Milwaukee County.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
