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For this episode of Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of immigrants who made Milwaukee a "German Athens."
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Joy Powers/WUWMLake Michigan hasn't completely frozen over in recorded history, but it does produce a lot of unusual ice formations. -
Photo by Kevin J. Miyazaki/Milwaukee MagazineJack Bolog of the People's Table was named one of Milwaukee Magazine's 2026 Unity Award winners for his work in helping to transform the local food pantry into a community hub. -
Lindsay Focht/Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterIt’s almost nesting season for Barred Owls! For a second year, the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center will give people a look into the lives of Barred Owls with a nest box camera. -
Shutterstock/Royalty FreeDo the origins of the fast food drive-thru begin with the Romans.
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Data Centers
Data centers are large facilities filled with computer servers that power the internet and everyday digital services and their rapid growth is sparking debate nationwide.
Status Pending
A podcast about how immigration has shaped Wisconsin, and how people are affected by today's rapidly changing immigration landscape.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
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A look at the legacies and impacts of Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and longtime GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos who both aren't seeking reelection. -
An analysis by Climate Central found that Milwaukee’s January temperatures have risen more than 8 degrees over the last 55 years. -
GM has become the surprising leader in EV pickup sales as its Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra EV models are increasing in sales as both gas-only and electrics.
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Throughout our lives, we benefit from being around people of different ages and learning from various perspectives. -
The cabaret-style show explored love, technology and human connectedness. -
President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill has changed tax credit eligibility for ITIN holders. A financial expert has advice. -
Milwaukee's Skylight Music Theatre was designed as a duplicate of the Coupe d'Or Theatre in southwestern France. How did the design cross the ocean? -
A journalist and St. Paul native shares his experience reporting in Minneapolis for "The New Republic."
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
