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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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Some bus routes are being shortened in Milwaukee County starting March 8. What to know about bus schedules and fares.
The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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Environmental and health organizations around the country recently filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for rolling back climate protections. -
Learn what the Milwaukee County Board does and how it impacts Milwaukeeans' day-to-day lives ahead of the April 7 election. -
Wisconsin companies including Kohl's and Milwaukee Tool are suing for compensation over the money they've spent due to Trump's tariffs. -
For this episode of Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of immigrants who made Milwaukee a "German Athens." -
Lake Michigan hasn't completely frozen over in recorded history, but it does produce a lot of unusual ice formations. -
Jack 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.
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