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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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The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also Wisconsin’s state bird?
The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.Learn more about Lake Effect here.
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WUWM’s astronomy contributor Jean Creighton explains one of the most significant days on the astronomical calendar, the summer solstice.
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A 40-year tradition brings people to Madison's capitol square to enjoy food, friends and an array of music.
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The Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is visiting Milwaukee to collect oral histories of the states boarding school survivors.
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Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his new favorite songs from local musicians this month.
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Workers at Anodyne Coffee voted unanimously to unionize in early June, but last week its parent company challenged the election results. A hearing will determine whether the union vote will stand.
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Michail Takach joins Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to discuss his recent article for Milwaukee Magazine on the legacy of This Is It.
Meet the Lake Effect team!

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