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Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Mitchell Building, Around 1880
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Mitchell Building, Around 1880

The headquarters for what became the Marine Bank, built by Alexander Mitchell, survives today almost exactly as originally built.

Walker Has Huge Cash Advantage

Walker 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.

Murphy’s Law: Wisconsin, the Land of Diversity?
Murphy’s Law

Wisconsin, the Land of Diversity?

Turns out we beat most states in the percent of women and minorities elected. Who knew?

Data Wonk: The Assault on Wisconsin’s Campaign Laws
Data Wonk

The 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?

City Program Could Sell Homes for $1

City Program Could Sell Homes for $1

New RICH program will sell city-owned foreclosed homes at very low prices.

Best of Doors Open: Inside the McIntosh–Goodrich Mansion
Best of Doors Open

Inside the McIntosh–Goodrich Mansion

Great architecture with a fun history.

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Gives $650,000 to State GOP

Billionaire 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.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Rita DeMerit
NEWaukeean of the Week

Rita DeMerit

"I truly do love the whole small city with a big city feel."

Auto Headlamps Used to Light Boys Football Practice Field

Auto 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.

Plenty of Horne:  The Rise of the Kern Foundation
Plenty of Horne

The 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.

The State of Politics: The 10 Most Expensive State Programs
The State of Politics

The 10 Most Expensive State Programs

How does the state spend its money? And how might you change this?

Milwaukee Stories: “Between the yard and house, it could be a full-time job.”
Milwaukee Stories

“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.