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Mid-West Farm Report Published 7 hours ago

Wisconsin Farmers, Workers will Speak Up on Trade Concerns during G20 Meeting in Milwaukee

Did you know the G20 trade ministers are meeting in Milwaukee this week? Leaders from some of the world’s largest economies will be greeted with a prepared message from Wisconsin farmers and union workers: trade policy is not just about international negotiations. It affects what…

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Published 11 hours ago

Inside the NNS Newsroom: Meet our O’Brien intern Mikey Severson

Mikey Severson is joining Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service as an O'Brien Intern focused on youth homelessness.

Urban Milwaukee Published 11 hours ago

How Two Clay Pots In Milwaukee Became A Test Case For Restitution For Enslaved Artists

The deal over David Drake’s ceramics could shape how museums treat the work and heirs of enslaved artisans nationwide.

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Published 20 hours ago

Post From Community: From Stein to stage: Wisconsin Classic Stage’s Milwaukee premiere of “Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights”

A soul sold for electric light. Stein's fever-dream operetta dismantles the Faust legend and rebuilds it as pure incantation. Directed by Cole Castine.

Washington County Insider Published September 29

United Way of Washington Co. partners with Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing for community-wide food drive | By Katelyn Schotzko

Washington Co., Wi – United Way of Washington County is teaming up with Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing for a community-wide food drive to help stock local food pantries and support neighbors facing food insecurity across Washington County, WI. Through September 29, community…

Urban Milwaukee Published September 28

Checotas Lead Record Endowment Boost For Milwaukee Rep Theater

Couple’s challenge gift and 38 matching donors deliver $12.54 million for productions and programs.

Urban Milwaukee Published September 28

MAM’s New Show Reveals The Ideas Behind Shaker Simplicity

An immersive exhibition pairs historic benches, stoves and textiles with bold contemporary installations.

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Published September 28

Post From Community: Free Milwaukee Paranormal Conference (MKE Paracon) — Oct. 17 book launch

Local historian Allison Jornlin will launch her new book "In the Shadow of City Hall," a collection of true Milwaukee ghost stories, with a talk and book signing.

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Published September 27

Bread of Healing Clinic prepares for more uninsured Milwaukeeans after Medicaid changes

The clinic provides free and low-cost healthcare to Milwaukee residents. Now, with changes to Medicaid, it's preparing for an influx of patients and asking the community for help.

Urban Milwaukee Published 11 hours ago

East Side Starbucks Closes, Again

Chain closes Lower East Side shop as part of 250-store downsizing.

Washington County Insider Published 22 hours ago

Honey Grove celebrates 70 years in business

West Bend, Wi – Every business hopes to have a good run. Honey Grove Ice Cream has had a pretty sweet one. In 2026, the West Bend business, now called Honey Grove Apiaries, 2500 S. River Road, is celebrating 70 years of scooping ice cream, selling honey and becoming part of the…

Urban Milwaukee Published September 28

Camino to Make Short Move in Walker’s Point

Bar and restaurant will take over former fire station.

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