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Water Quality Is The Priority For New DNR Secretary

Water Quality Is The Priority For New DNR Secretary

Secretary-designee Adam Payne focused on addressing PFAS, other contamination

Murphy’s Law: Report Finds Huge Charter School Growth
Murphy’s Law

Report Finds Huge Charter School Growth

3724% growth over 20 years for more independent MPS charter schools, while regular schools declined by 29%.

Data Wonk: Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?
Data Wonk

Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?

Alaska's experience offers fascinating lessons for those who care about democracy.

Point Burger Bar Closes Northwest Side Location, Building For Sale

Point Burger Bar Closes Northwest Side Location, Building For Sale

Owner pulled the plug on restaurant last summer due to staff shortages.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Midtown Center Being Auctioned Off
Eyes on Milwaukee

Midtown Center Being Auctioned Off

New York ownership group offering shopping center for sale, with opening bid of $7 million.

MKE County: County Has Open Call for Lifeguards
MKE County

County Has Open Call for Lifeguards

Parks department hopes to improve lifeguard numbers, open more pools this year.

City, GMC Kick Off Study of City Operations

City, GMC Kick Off Study of City Operations

Study will have price tag in the hundreds of thousands, but who is the mystery firm doing it?

Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.

Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.

No more shopping the pig, but there will be coats and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection.

Lakefront Brewery Installing Vintage Copper Lauter Tun

Lakefront Brewery Installing Vintage Copper Lauter Tun

Originally used in a German brewery, the kettle will be displayed at beer hall.

Seafood Restaurant and Wine Bar Planned for Walker’s Point

Seafood Restaurant and Wine Bar Planned for Walker’s Point

1033 will offer small plates, oysters, clams, mussels, caviar and wine pairings.

Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate

Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate

Street Angels defends it; downtown business leader calls it 'enabling' such behavior, then walks back comment.

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