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Mitchell Building, Around 1880
The headquarters for what became the Marine Bank, built by Alexander Mitchell, survives today almost exactly as originally built.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Jeff BeutnerWalker Has Huge Cash Advantage
He's raised $24.5 million compared to Burke's $15.5 million, with twice as much of his donations coming from out of state.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWisconsin, the Land of Diversity?
Turns out we beat most states in the percent of women and minorities elected. Who knew?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyThe Assault on Wisconsin’s Campaign Laws
Given higher court’s slap-down of Judge Randa’s decisions overthrowing Wisconsin laws, just where does the law now stand?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonCity Program Could Sell Homes for $1
New RICH program will sell city-owned foreclosed homes at very low prices.
Oct 28th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceInside the McIntosh–Goodrich Mansion
Great architecture with a fun history.
Oct 28th, 2014 by Dave ReidBillionaire Sheldon Adelson Gives $650,000 to State GOP
Most of last minute campaign donation may go to Gov. Walker, who made trip to Las Vegas to woo the casino magnate.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismRita DeMerit
"I truly do love the whole small city with a big city feel."
Oct 27th, 2014 by NewaukeeAuto Headlamps Used to Light Boys Football Practice Field
Problem at Johnsons Park may be solved, but situation dramatizes problems with city playgrounds and playing fields.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Rise of the Kern Foundation
The Waukesha-based foundation has quietly grown to assets of $627 million, nearly as big as the Bradley Foundation. It also leans conservative.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Michael HorneThe 10 Most Expensive State Programs
How does the state spend its money? And how might you change this?
Oct 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters“Between the yard and house, it could be a full-time job.”
Stewart Dempsey has spent 26 years fixing up his historic, 1883 home. It's all been worth it -- most of the time.
Oct 25th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj