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Today marks 19 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks killed almost three thousand people and injured many more at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon,…
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If you’re a writer, describing places and people in your life can be important to the context of your stories. But writers also come across the…
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The 2020 Democratic National Convention was historic in many ways. For the first time, the convention was held virtually due to concerns about the spread…
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The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable species of butterfly found in Wisconsin. Right now, the monarch population is peaking in the state…
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Our parents pass many things on to us. Our looks, our habits and sometimes our outlook on life. Lake Effect essayist Jan Wilberg learned some tough…
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Milwaukee’s empty storefronts and alleys have become a lot more colorful since the protests over police brutality began. Artists have been putting up…
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Most theaters have been dark for months now due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some are offering their work online. But for people who love the theater,…
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Two comedy legends passed away within the same week in May — Jerry Stiller and Fred Willard. Both of their contributions to comedy in all forms, from…
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Attending a funeral is never a comfortable experience. But it can be especially uncomfortable if you feel out of place.Lake Effect contributor Jan Wilberg…
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The coronavirus pandemic is in some ways an echo of our history. People have compared it to other health crises, like the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic.…