Milwaukee
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3 things you (probably) don’t know about Milwaukee’s Hank Aaron
On July 20, 1976, at Milwaukee County Stadium, “Hammerin’ Hank” hit his final home run, number 755, capping a record that would stand 31 years. Here are three things you (probably) don’t know about the baseball legend: Aaron had 23 straight seasons of double digit homers. From his first season with the Milwaukee Braves, where…
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Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump
Milwaukee veteran and VA worker: “I’m not dead weight. You’re tossing off the wrong stuff.” Nathan Hooven is a disabled Air Force veteran who voted for Donald Trump in November. Barely three months later, he’s now unemployed and says he feels betrayed by the president’s dramatic downsizing of the federal government that cost him his job. “I…
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Free lead testing in Milwaukee: What you need to know
Lead poisoning in Milwaukee is back in focus after a case at Golda Meir Lower School. Officials stress the importance of testing for children.
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‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
The Milwaukee native, Brewers icon, and radio voice of the team for 54 years was also a nationally-known TV commentator and comedic actor.
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3 Milwaukee buildings that never came to be
Over the past decade, Milwaukee has added more than 10,000 new buildings–most, in the form of high-rise apartments. But not every proposal becomes reality.
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The best chicken wings in Milwaukee, according to Reddit
Get ready to indulge in some seriously delectable wings in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee tourist traps that are worth the hype
Planning a weekend visit to Milwaukee? Here’s a list of six local “tourist traps” that are actually worth your time.
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Eight ideas for Milwaukee’s inevitable lookalike contest
“Lookalike contests” are all the rage on social media. Milwaukee is overdue for one of these contests – and here are eight local figures who could fit the bill.
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The UpNorthNews Holiday Food Guide
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered. Wisconsin is a state of grand fortune, with scores of local farms and farmers markets from which to source all of our necessary produce. We also have ample bake shops for pies and cookies, and, for those who aren’t up for…
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12 places in Milwaukee that offer student discounts
Most students in Milwaukee are unaware that their student ID can unlock special discounts and deals – here are 12 places around the city where you can save big as a student.
