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Milwaukee Bucks Marques Johnson, Doc Rivers finalists for the basketball hall of fame
Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson and current head coach Doc Rivers were named finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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This martial arts form, founded in Milwaukee, continues to empower students
Cheryl Knox, 66, used to walk past the Kempo Goju dojo on her way to and from Keefe Avenue Elementary in the mid-1970s. She said she was enamored by the trophies in the window and the martial arts students training in the distance. “I was captivated by everything,” Knox said. “I always thought, one day, I would go inside, and then…
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Immigration operations in neighboring states inspire local action
Following the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minnesota, many Milwaukee residents have felt called to prepare their own communities for a potential increase in immigration enforcement, and to support those protesting in Minnesota. Angie Capelle, a Milwaukee resident living in Shorewood, said she has participated in several local…
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Children’s Wisconsin receives $10 million gift toward research
Milwaukee-area philanthropists Barri and Dave Drury have made a $10 million gift to Children’s Wisconsin to support pediatric research, one of the largest donations for research the health system has received. The gift, announced by Children’s Feb. 4, is meant to drive scientific discoveries that will improve pediatric patients’ care and to support Children’s physicians…
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Sauna culture is expanding in Wisconsin. Here are locations to try.
Nowadays, Wisconsin saunas are no longer just enjoyed Up North, at the gym, and in spas.
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Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants
Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants.
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Cabin fever? Bars, breweries have speed puzzling, trivia, outdoor fests
Beat the cabin fever at these bars with peed puzzling, trivia, outdoor fests.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin leaving for Columbia
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is leaving at the end of the school year for a job as president of Columbia University. Mnookin, 58, started at UW in August 2022 after 17 years at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. A search for her replacement will begin later this year. Mnookin…
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Can severe cold cause exploding trees? Kind of. They’re frost cracks
As Wisconsin and much of the upper Midwest prepares for rapidly dropping subzero temperatures, some viral social media posts warn people to watch out for “exploding trees.” The phenomenon, while bizarre-sounding, is real – kind of. Bill McNee, a forest health specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said it’s not uncommon for a…
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12 Wisconsin chefs, restaurants named 2026 James Beard semifinalists
It’s a big year for professionals in Wisconsin’s food and drink industry, and people across the country are paying attention, as 12 chefs, restaurants, bars, bakers and beverage professionals have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards in eight categories, including seven nods in national categories. Six Milwaukeeans are included on the James Beard Awards long list. Others from Door County, Madison and Appleton…
