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The story of the 'ghost army.' The history of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. A unique World War II-era program that put family pets on the frontlines.

Vel Phillips' life and legacy celebrated. Buy gifts from Black-owned businesses at the Blackity Black Holiday Market. Our latest Live at Lake Effect features Blitzen Trapper.

How presidential rhetoric can impact how we view the office as an institution – or as an individual. What a mass deportation means for food economics. Mariana Rodriguez receives Betty Award for supporting victims of domestic violence.

Wisconsin Dems leader runs for national party top spot. The season of Advent and its origins in Christian history. A Wisconsin artist on his series of tiny paintings inside Altoid tins.

Advice for parents on how to talk to children about school shootings. New Year’s Eve dinner hotspots. Mercury retrograde and what impact it might have. Plan a trip to the John Kohler Art Center and Preserve.

Legal battle in the state supreme court over Act 10. The top Games to Gift from 2024. Gift of Wings, the kite shop in Veterans Park. Latkes Con Salsa returns.

Rethinking new year’s resolutions into opportunities for change. Preparing for severe winter weather. Safety tips for those planning to do any winter recreation on the ice.

Milwaukee Public Museum's accomplished history. Artifacts left over from Milwaukee’s past mental health care facilities. What Milwaukee is Made Of. We plan a snowmobiling trip.

Sergio Gonzalez talks about Latinos working for belonging in Wisconsin. NPR's Ari Shaprio talks about his work behind the mic. Food Journeys explores our food systems. Plus, young people learn about birds.

Today’s Lake Effect is a special music show to celebrate the New Year featuring songs from our "Live at Lake Effect" series, as well as conversations with the team involved in creating the episodes.