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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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This weekend will be the first matchup of the season between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Hear how fans navigate the rivalry in their friendships, family and love.
The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice is about to settle a lawsuit in a PFAS contamination case in northeastern Wisconsin. Affected residents wonder if the settlement will lead to PFAS-free drinking water. -
With the recent federal government shutdown, many Milwaukeeans were wondering about the future of their FoodShare benefits. A group of women started pairing people in need with people who could help. -
When a crime is committed against someone without legal status in the U.S., it can open a pathway to a green card for the victim. But it comes at the cost of proving your abuse. -
Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite new songs from local musicians this month. -
Communities throughout the U.S. are grappling with an affordable housing crisis. Milwaukee officials hope a new affordable housing development will make a difference. -
Democrats are bringing a new argument in their challenges to congressional lines in Wisconsin. Will it change anything before the 2026 midterms?
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