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Plans Proceed to Enhance Lakefront
An internationally unique visitors center announced for Lakeshore State Park. And the Lakefront Gateway Project proceeds.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Walker Has Access to Unlimited Donations
By not declaring for presidency he can grab unlimited donations to his "ideas" committee and a separate, super PAC.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Who Wants to Buy an Auction House?
Old Schrager Auction House on Sherman Blvd., a stunning, 1400-seat auditorium with huge stained-glass dome, has been for sale since 2010.
Apr 28th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Leif Erikson at the Lakefront, About 1910
Not long after Solomon Juneau's statue was erected, a knockoff of a Boston-made sculpture of Leif Erikson was erected in the lakefront park.
Apr 28th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
What Makes Scott Walker Run?
A recent story about his upbringing may shine a sad -- and revealing -- light on Walker’s personality and political views.
Apr 28th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How Local Economy Hurt by UWM Cuts
Epic Creative, a fast-growing West Bend company, depends on graduates of UWM's excellent film department, which faces cutbacks.
Apr 28th, 2015 by John Torinus
De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee
New York's mayor and crew of handlers and security came for his speech to state Democrats. Later he partied with local pols and local brews at Nick's House.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Push For $15 Minimum Wage A Mistake?
Research clearly shows $10 minimum wage helps workers, but there’s no data to support hike to $15.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Where the Bucks Want to Build
Photos of the land now and renderings of the development show how the area would change.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Bucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators
Poll shows state residents outside metro Milwaukee and Madison oppose subsidy by 86% to 10%.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Changing Politics Could Hurt Great Lakes
Regional Republican governors like Scott Walker are less interested in efforts to protect the lakes.
Apr 26th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
Bronzeville Art Studio Seeks to Serve Youth
Brothers who run studio offer after school programs and a "safe place" for neighborhood youth.
Apr 26th, 2015 by Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
