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Frozen Custard Capital of the World

Frozen Custard Capital of the World

Why is Milwaukee the leading city for this uniquely rich treat? Excerpt from new book.

Wisconsin Budget: School Referendums Exploding
Wisconsin Budget

School Referendums Exploding

Dozens on November ballot statewide, totaling $1.34 billion, many times higher than any previous election.

Op-Ed: Stepp’s Slothful Style of Running DNR
Op-Ed

Stepp’s Slothful Style of Running DNR

Or is it a Chamber of Commerce mentality? You be the judge.

More Than Downtown Development Needed

More Than Downtown Development Needed

City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.

Murphy’s Law: Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?
Murphy’s Law

Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?

AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.

Data Wonk: Do Tax Cuts Lead to Economic Growth?
Data Wonk

Do Tax Cuts Lead to Economic Growth?

What the historic evidence since 1960s shows.

Sponsored: Hupy and Abraham, DNT TXT N DRV
Sponsored

Hupy and Abraham, DNT TXT N DRV

Help Hupy and Abraham SAVE LIVES and reduce accidents due to texting behind the wheel. Sign the pledge at HUPY.COM

Now Serving: New Brewery Opens, John Hawks Closes
Now Serving

New Brewery Opens, John Hawks Closes

Opening on S. 1st: Enlightened Brewing. Also closing: Chez Jacques.

Book Club: The Cosmopolitan Canopy
Book Club

The Cosmopolitan Canopy

How can cities like Milwaukee break down ethnic and racial barriers? Our book club considers.

Record Elections Spending by Special Interests

Record Elections Spending by Special Interests

$7.8 million spent so far, with more by Democratic-leaning groups.

Echo: Plastic Fibers Polluting Great Lakes
Echo

Plastic Fibers Polluting Great Lakes

Microplastics a growing problem. MMSD and federal researchers now studying Milwaukee’s harbor.

Op-Ed: Special Education Vouchers Raise Concerns
Op-Ed

Special Education Vouchers Raise Concerns

Plan hatched in secret. Law is long and complex. Vote was speedy and partisan. Results?