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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.
Contact Us — Email: lakeeffect@uwm.edu | Community Connection Line: 414-251-8970
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
For two decades conservationists have been working to restore lake sturgeon to the Milwaukee River. Last week, the first adult sturgeon made his way 20 miles upstream from Lake Michigan.
The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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We explore findings from the Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee's Women's Well-Being Index. It compiled data to show how women are faring in areas such as education, economic security, health & safety and housing. -
The Wisconsin DNR has finalized an agreement to expand the state's most visited state park. -
Last week, journalist Shelly Kittleson, who grew up in Wisconsin, was kidnapped while reporting in Iraq. -
Conservative-backed appellate judge Maria Lazar is running against Chris Taylor, an appellate judge who has support from liberals. -
Universities of Wisconsin roll out video series on artificial intelligence and how to use it in 2026. How to get better AI responses and when to use AI are main themes. -
You can catch "Arabian Nights" at Manfred Olson Planetarium — Fridays this April.
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