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Marquette University is technically the third home of the St. Joan of Arc Chapel, which was built in France around 1420.
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For this month's Milwaukee Magazine, journalist Drew Dawson spoke with local business to find out how they're navigating tariff uncertainty.
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On one night in January every year, Milwaukee County workers scour the area looking for people experiencing homelessness for the annual Point-In-Time Count. This is a federal requirement, but it is only a snapshot of the larger picture.
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Over the past decade, Milwaukee has become a city of renters — with the majority of residents renting rather than owning their homes. There are a lot of systemic reasons for that, but a few community organizations are buying their blocks back one home at a time.
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A judge ruled Wednesday that a Shorewood man was guilty of trespassing when he walked along the Lake Michigan beyond the public beach last summer. The man says he'll appeal the decision.
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Milwaukee Public Schools recently approved Annie Kubes as the new senior director of Milwaukee Recreation. She has continuously worked for the department in various part-time and full-time roles since she was 16-years-old.
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There are close to 3,000 ICE agents patrolling the Twin Cities in the name of immigration enforcement. Hear from an immigration reporter there who is covering the chaos.
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Milwaukee Public Schools has announced it will receive a final payment from the state that was previously withheld after the school district missed financial reporting deadlines in 2024.
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Milwaukee's health department released its community report identifying five major areas putting Milwaukee residents at higher risk.
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Deedra Irwin discusses her biathlon journey ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.