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Polar Bear Plunge
A photo salute to the hardy souls who braved the lake on New Year's Day.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Sinead EbyDeli Waitress Dawn
The joys and sorrows of a “Jill of all Trades.”
Jan 7th, 2013 by Peggy SchulzRepublicans Will Oppose Gun Controls
There may be national outrage on the issue, but Gov. Walker and others oppose changes.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThe Most Public House in Town
Riverwest Public House is a unique cooperative bar inspired by the example of Basque workers in Spain.
Jan 6th, 2013 by Harrison TurnerMiddle Earth, Wisconsin
Marquette University’s huge archive of Tolkien manuscripts has made it a treasure trove for fans of “The Hobbit.”
Jan 4th, 2013 by Judith Ann MoriartyHow Do I Protect Myself?
The UMOS Latina Resource Center helps protect and assist abused women who may fear for their lives.
Jan 4th, 2013 by James GutierrezGoing Easy on Drunk Drivers?
Journal Sentinel wouldn’t report a CEO’s drunk driving, but Patch.com did. Who’s right?
Jan 3rd, 2013 by Bruce MurphyMental Health Care in Shambles at County Jails
Jails are overloaded with people with mental illness. A key Republican lawmaker wants to examine issue.
Jan 3rd, 2013 by Rory Linnane, Tegan Wendland and Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWalker Backs Transparency in Campaign Funding
He's open -- in theory - to changes that address the problem of "dark money" in elections.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismAirborne Asbestos Plagues South Side?
A KK river restoration project may be causing asbestos and lead contamination while tearing down homes too near the river.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceAllium
In a city of 1,600 restaurants, this family-owned place offers a European-styled, small-plate cafe and bar.
Dec 31st, 2012 by Judith Ann MoriartyHow to Prevent Gun Rampages
The Newtown massacre restarts the conversation begun after the Brookfield spa shooting. State legal changes could reduce the number of massacres.
Dec 28th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee