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$14.1 Million Plan Targets Safer Streets In Walker’s Point, Valley, Westown
TIF funds would pay for repaving, new lighting and bike lanes in three key areas.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cargill Closing Last Milwaukee Meatpacking Plant
Closure of 'protein processing plant' marks the end of an overlooked era in Milwaukee's history.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Peace Treaty’ Reached on Menomonee Valley Building
Kendall Breunig will get zoning change to redevelop Cream City brick structure.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owners Take Over Menomonee Valley Wedding Venue
Two longtime bartenders are now operating the wedding and events venue.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Third Space Plans New Suburban Brewery
Third Space Innovation Brewhouse coming to Menomonee Falls next summer.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Jonah Chester
Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?
Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.
May 24th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Milwaukee Losing One Of Its Movable Bridges
16th Street Bridge will be rebuilt as stationary structure.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
We Energies Readies New Steam HQ At Valley Power Plant
Utility relocating its operations team from Merrill Park neighborhood.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Preparing Menomonee Valley Site For Development
Three buildings could be built on Kneeland Properties site.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley-Davidson Museum Worth $12 Million
But this value will soon increase. And the site has a remarkable history.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Contaminated Canal To Become Restored Wetland
MMSD and partners working to fill Burnham Canal.
May 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley-Davidson Museum Adding New Building
New event space will replace seasonal tent.
May 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Bridges Park Is a Living Museum
It’s a Wisconsin prairie reborn in the city’s center. And a wonderful walk.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore
Plus, there are opportunities to drink some Oktoberfest beer and go on a hike with the family.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Honor Essential Workers During Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinx Wisconsinites have suffered from the coronavirus at disproportionate levels.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Sergio M. González
A World of Self-Portraits
New show at The Warehouse offers works by many big-name international artists. A must see.
Sep 7th, 2020 by Rose Balistreri
State’s Largest Brownfield Now Clean
After years of remediation, a highly-contaminated site in the Menomonee Valley is certified as clean by the DNR.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Black is Beautiful Slow Ride Loops Through City
Over 1,000 people take to their bikes to spread a message of social justice.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Explorium Opening Milwaukee Brewpub
Brewery will add second location in city with specialty food, cocktails, and 24 house-made beers.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Holton Street Named For Abolitionist
Edward Dwight Holton: teetotaler, abolitionist, storekeeper, bank president and public servant.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Carl Baehr
Homeless Tent City Is a Democracy
It’s actually several communities, and all are civil, orderly and well-run.
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Tom Bamberger
Cousins Subs Delivery-Only Concept Opens in Walker’s Point
Will offer full menu and catering.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Milwaukee Cold Storage Building Is Unique
Recently sold 1892 building with two-foot-thick walls was massive refrigerator for industry.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Guardian Fine Art’s Building Is Unique
Assessed at $728,500, but the owner spent millions to create city's only art storage facility.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Michael Horne
The Two Streets Named Layton
Meat packer and philanthropist Frederick Layton was so beloved he was honored twice.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Potawatomi Tops Off New Hotel Tower
Construction has reached its peak on second tower of casino hotel.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Fabulous Train Photos of Wallace Abbey
Milwaukee-based photographer captured a golden age. Excerpt from new book.
May 18th, 2018 by Kevin P. Keefe and Scott Lothes
Hank Aaron Trail Has Historic Murals
Walkers, bikers encounter murals celebrating historic Open Housing Marches of 1967.
Oct 7th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Michelle Kramer
"I live in Walker’s Point and love being able to bike or walk anywhere I need to go."
Sep 18th, 2017 by Newaukee
Marquette Updating Inflatable Dome
City panel approves design changes, despite snarking about Minnesota Vikings.
May 25th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Menomonee Valley Lacks Transit
Valley's employers have transit needs similar to suburbs, study says.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Michael Horne
New Bike Route Would Cross State
You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
The Demoting of the Domes
Once a Milwaukee icon, the horticultural oasis is barely being promoted to tourists.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Cudahy’s Packed Avenues
Some cities name their streets after states or even wines, but Cudahy took a meatier approach.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
How to Bike from Milwaukee to Waukesha
A downtown-to-downtown trek is an easy ride, a lot of fun and surprisingly interesting.
Jun 21st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Streets With Multiple Names
Is it Canal or Fairview, McKinley or Knapp, Third or MLK Drive? Yep, it’s confusing.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Ghost Markers of Milwaukee
College Ave., Court St., Pittsburgh Ave. and other names are for something gone -- or never there.
Apr 7th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Cream City Brick Factory, 1885
For decades the arduous work was done by hand -- with the help of lots of horses.
Mar 29th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Young Entrepreneur Guides New City Business
Matt McCoy, 27, started Scanalytics, Menomonee Valley-based company that measures foot traffic for retail stores.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Julia Pagliarulo
Cream City Brick Workers, 1885
Milwaukee was the world's largest producer of bricks, and it was hard and skilled work.
Mar 22nd, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Erie Street Was Gas Powered
The Gas Works that began lighting the city in 1852 nearly caught fire in epic 1892 conflagration.
Feb 11th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Yes, Tory Hill Is a Street
It was named to commemorate the old Irish neighborhood obliterated by a freeway.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub
A century old, just below 16th St. Viaduct, known for its hamburgers and reasonably priced micro beers.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Last Days of Melms Brewery, 1869
It would be taken over by the Pabst Brewery, soon to become a manufacturing colossus.
Oct 6th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
The Remarkable Rise of Rishi Tea
The Milwaukee company sells in all 50 states with exports to 100 countries. And it's still growing.
Oct 5th, 2015 by Graham Kilmer
MillerCoors Celebrates 160 Years
Event attendees celebrate "Miller Time" with a lager from 1855.
Sep 24th, 2015 by Michael Holloway
Inside the Materials Recovery Facility
Regional recycling helps Milwaukee and Waukesha recover waste. Our photos capture the process.
Sep 24th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Milwaukee’s Grand Avenue
For much of the twentieth century, Wisconsin Avenue was the entertainment and retail center of the city.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
BBC Lighting
Since the 1970s, the little-noticed store has been a top local supplier of home and business lighting.
Sep 17th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
The Curious History of St. Paul Avenue
It was once Detroit and Fowler Streets, and before that was under water.
Sep 3rd, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Rare Steakhouse Coming Soon
Milwaukee also adds City Lights Brewery and Ian's Pizza is on the move.
Aug 12th, 2015 by Jon Richie
Gun Issue Highlights Potawatomi Charity
Potawatomi touts new charity program, and Barrett laments killing of kids.
Jul 29th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
How to Grow a Non-Profit
In 16 years as head of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Charlotte John-Gomez grew its budget from $70,000 to more than $1 million.
May 15th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
New Outdoor Cafe for Public Market?
Plus, a new parking plan for the Pritzlaff Building and a huge increase in wedding bookings at the Pritzlaff. All were revealed at Third Ward ARB meeting.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
A City of Theaters
Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
MANDI Awards Given at Gala Affair
More than 800 nonprofit, corporate and public-sector leaders attended event at Potawatomi Hotel.
Apr 17th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan
Mr. Milwaukee Tour Guide
You might say Adam Carr is Milwaukier Than Thou. He’s the perfect tour guide for YP Week.
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Davis Sets, Cancels Meeting on Streetcar
His claim on streetcar turns out to be false. Meanwhile, new city assessor appointed with little fanfare.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Bublr Bikes Returns
Second season of bike-sharing program aims for simpler pricing and four times as many bikes and stations.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Anti-Streetcar Petition Drive Fails
Streetcar opponents failed to get enough signatures in 60 days; now say they’ll relaunch drive in May.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Big Dreams for Menomonee Valley
Second redevelopment plan for area envisions Riverwalk and food and beverage manufacturing district.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee a Leader in City Center Job Growth
So says a recent study. But is the data more than a passing fad?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee’s Extraordinary Freshwater Future
A huge number of redevelopment and environmental projects will further reshape and improve the city’s waterfront lands.
Feb 20th, 2015 by David Holmes
Walker’s Budget Reduces Historic Tax Credits
Tighter guidelines for credits and less total funding could hurt development in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Huge Growth for Brady and Water
Three different developments will add 740 apartments and tremendous urban density to the area.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Streetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
A Tale of Two Cities
Milwaukee could learn from Auckland, which created a separate, non-profit authority to run the streetcar system.
Feb 5th, 2015 by Tim Jorgenson
Will Streetcar Help The Inner City?
Opponents say it won’t. Let’s examine the data.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Koch Agenda Wants No Federal Funds for Walking, Biking, Transit
All federal transportation dollars should go for auto transportation, Koch-funded groups demand. They've also opposed streetcars in cities like Milwaukee.
Jan 31st, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
City Attorney Says Streetcar Petitions Might be Moot
Legal opinion says Common Council approval of streetcar in July 2011 might make petition drive demanding a referendum irrelevant.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
A Week of Ground-Breaking News
Announcement of Johnson Controls' 50-story lakefront tower is week's biggest development.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Why I Support the Streetcar
Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Russell Rossetto
How Brutalism Changed the City
From grain elevators to art centers to university buildings, the impact of this bold 20th Century style can be seen in Milwaukee.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
From the Potawatomi Hotel
From the 20th floor, a magnificent view of the city and its central valley, once grimly industrial and now turning ever more green.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
The Land of Brownfields
The 30th St. Corridor can’t succeed unless the contaminated land is healed. The process is already underway. Fifth story of a series.
Oct 9th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
Can Milwaukee Repeat the Menomonee Valley’s Success?
Public Policy Forum highlights seven keys to the success of the Menomonee Valley.
Sep 24th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
14th Annual Milwaukee River Challenge
MSOE's rowing crew wins the Men's Open 8+.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Heather Meuret
Hundreds March for Professional Soccer in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Soccer Development Group draws a large crowd as they attempt to bring an outdoor soccer team to Milwaukee.
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Only 50 of 600 Laid-Off Cargill Workers Find Work with Company
550 former Cargill employees are left searching in biggest Milwaukee layoff since Kohl's Grocery closing.
Sep 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Long Live the Polish Moon Ride!
A great turnout, a beautiful foggy night, and fun polka and Mexican music -- the ride was a big success and will surely grow in coming years.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Is Milwaukee One of the World’s Greenest Cities?
So says OnEarth magazine. Is it right?
Aug 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing
Valley beef harvest facility employed 600 workers, many from South Side.
Aug 3rd, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Expanded Bike Trails Coming
Bay View will be connected to Downtown and Oak Leaf trail will extend from Estabrook Park all the way to Ozaukee Interurban Trail!
Jul 18th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
A Tale of Two Cities
New city report reveals huge split between Milwaukee’s desperate poverty and wonderful amenities, neighborhoods. What are its solutions?
Jul 15th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Build NBA Arena Next to Potawatomi Casino
City could create TIF district in valley on little-used land, state assemblyman proposes.
Jul 11th, 2014 by Josh Zepnick
Plotting The Menomonee Valley’s Future
Hundreds gathered to build on the remarkable transformation of the last 15 years.
Jun 29th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
The Legacy of Phil Van Valkenberg
His creation of the Fat Tire Tour and the state's first bicycling guides led the way to our growing local bike culture.
Jun 20th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Winners & Great Photos of 2014 Mayor’s Design Awards
From the new Pizza Man to Radio Milwaukee to Junior House Lofts, the winners span many styles and neighborhoods. Photo Galleries of every winning design.
May 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Melissa Hendrickson
"There are so many restaurants and bars that there’s something to fit your every mood."
May 19th, 2014 by Newaukee
State PSC Gives Huge Giveaway to Businesses
Electric ratepayers in one-half of the state will subsidize downtown Milwaukee businesses.
May 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Coming to Milwaukee
Rishi Tea, Lakefront Brewery and Solaris are all building new facilities in the ever-growing Menomonee Valley.
May 2nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Stone Quarry in Menomonee Valley, 1880s
Wisconsin was a leading state for quarries. This one was where Miller Park is now located.
Apr 29th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
18-Story Potawatomi Hotel Nears Completion
The 261 foot high, 371,000 square foot, $150 million hotel will be smoke-free in all rooms.
Apr 21st, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Heart of New Milwaukee
The Menomonee Valley's renaissance personifies how Milwaukee is becoming a new city -- without losing its roots.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There
If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The March To Stop Violence
Rain didn't stop last weekend's march across the 16th Viaduct.
Apr 17th, 2014 by Karen Slattery
Menomonee Valley Rail Industry
By the early 1880s, railroads and the rail industry were well-established in the valley. Part 2 of a series.
Apr 16th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Why the Art Museum Addition Must Not Be Built
This could be the biggest architectural mistake Milwaukee has ever made.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Tom BambergerNeighborhood Buildings
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1001 W. St. Paul Ave.
Office building located near the Marquette Interchange
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1028 W. St. Paul Ave.
Owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and effectively part of the property across the street at 1001 W. St. Paul Ave. A 4,620-square-foot boat storage building was built on the property in 2020.
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1207-1325 W. Canal St.
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1418 W. St. Paul Ave.
Future home of Plum Moving Media.
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1505 W. St. Paul Ave.
Two-building complex owned by Cream City LLC (formerly by Readco).
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1635 W. St. Paul Ave.
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1721 W. Canal St.
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1741 W. St. Paul Ave.
Multi-building complex. One condominium, 1741 W. St. Paul Ave., is owned and occupied by Bachman Furniture. A second unit, 1825 W. St. Paul Ave., is owned by an affiliate of BBC Lighting and occupied by the lighting company. Until 2018 owned as a single property by LCM Funds. Bachman won a 2020 Mayor’s Design Award
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1900-1902 W. St. Paul Ave.
Home of Sobelman’s Pub. Designed by Charles Kirchhoff, Jr.
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324 N. 15th St.
Four-story warehouse building in the Menomonee River Valley.
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3754 W. Milwaukee Rd.
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3757 W. Milwaukee Rd.
Ingeteam North American headquarters
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3760 W. Wheelhouse Rd.
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3800 W. Canal St.
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3880 W. Milwaukee Rd.
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3883 W. Milwaukee Rd.
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420 W. St. Paul Ave.
Warehouse located across the street from the Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
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422 N. 15th St.
Winner of 2020 Mayor’s Design Award
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431 N. William Finlayson St.
Vacant lot across from the Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
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841 W. Canal St.
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920 W. Bruce St.
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City Lights Complex
Complex of buildings in the Menomonee River Valley owned by Frank Giufree.
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Harley-Davidson Museum
Museum for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, located in the Menomonee Valley.
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Lohmann & Rauscher North American Headquarters
Building originally built as office and manufacturing space for Solaris before the firm was acquired by Lohmann and Rauscher.
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Materials Recovery Facility
Recycling facility located in the Menomonee Valley.
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Milwaukee Intermodal Station
The building is the central Milwaukee station for Amtrak and a host of bus operators including Badger Bus, Greyhound and Jefferson Coach Lines.
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Milwaukee Main Post Office
The long-time home of the United States Postal Service in downtown Milwaukee. Developer Matt Garrison and his firm R2 Companies acquired the building in 2015 with the intent to redevelop it into a mixed-use campus. Building straddles Canadian Pacific railroad’s mainline through Wisconsin. South face of building is along Menomonee River. Designed by Miller and Waltz.
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Potawatomi Hotel
The Potowatomi Casino Hotel is a 19-story, 500-room hotel
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Pritzlaff Building
The Pritzlaff Building is a complex of buildings located at the southwest corner of W. St. Paul Ave. and N. Plankinton Ave.
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Urban Ecology Center – Menomonee Valley Branch
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Valley Power Plant
Natural gas power plant in the Menomonee River Valley owned by We Energies.
