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Our world is a much different place since vaccines became a common part of medical care. Once common diseases like polio and small pox have been…
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This year’s Oscar-winner for Best Picture was Green Book, a fictionalized account of a true story. In the film, African-American classical pianist Don…
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In the late 1800s, Milwaukee was a city defined by industry. Among other things, the city was the world’s largest primary wheat market, which made the…
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When Alex Kotlowitz’s book There Are No Children Here first came out in 1992, the United States was facing unprecedented violence. Homicides in the…
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The musical Hamilton is unlike many in its class. The show centers around the story of Alexander Hamilton, using a diverse cast to explore the founding of…
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Friday marks the opening of the annual Beloit International Film Festival, where attendees will see independent films and short features alike. One of the…
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Have you ever wondered why such a thing as a gingered pear and chicken salad served in lime jello exists? What about bananas rolled in ham, then baked and…
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Editor's note: This piece was originally published on Dec. 7, 2018.For nearly 20 years, one of the go-to contemporary sources on Milwaukee history has…
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Editor's note: This piece was originally published on Oct. 16, 2018.Lake Effect has recently been airing interviews with journalists and politicians that…
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Editor's note: This piece was originally published on March 6, 2018.When we say the word “vacation,” most Americans probably picture a white sand beach in…