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Milwaukee’s Giant Indoor Market Lets Every Picky Eater In Your Family Grab Something Different

A vintage VW bus worked as a food counter here, and it served smoothies, açaí bowls, and dairy-free ice cream. That alone made me want to know more. Then I learned it sits a few steps from lobster rolls and Argentine empanadas. The building holds around 18 independently...

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The Center Square

Most Milwaukee students not attending MPS schools

(The Center Square) – For the first time, most students in Milwaukee are not attending one of Milwaukee’s public schools. Marquette University Law School senior fellow Alan Borsuk published his research in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday. "Half of the children who live in the city of Milwaukee and who receive publicly funded education are enrolled in the Milwaukee Public Schools system. And half are enrolled in schools that are not part of MPS," Borsuk wrote. "It’s a reality with major implications." Borsuk's research shows that there are 104,363 students in Milwaukee this year. He said that about half, a little more than 50,000 go to either private voucher schools or public charter schools. "More than 50,000 Milwaukee students are now getting education outside of MPS schools. Whether you like school choice programs or not, whether you like or dislike the impact of school choice on the conventional public school systems, you can’t ignore the reality: None of those 50,000-plus children were assigned to go to non-MPS schools. Such assignments would be against the law. The kids are there by choice," Borsuk added. Will Flanders, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said the choice part of Borsuk's

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2026 Red Kettle Campaign in Milwaukee County kicks off Nov. 13

MILWAUKEE - The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County officially launched its 2026 Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, Nov. 13. The annual campaign supports essential local services, including food assistance, winter coats, holiday meals and toys, shelter and housing assistance, and other programs that help individuals and families throughout the year.

Milwaukee County, WI · 14h

TMJ4 News

Racine Co. veteran builds home to navigate life following service-related injury

U.S. Marine veteran Toby McGuire's service was cut short by a life-altering injury. Decades later, he's preparing to move into a new home built for his needs, enabling a life of greater freedom.

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Your Wisconsin weekend guide: Musicals, holiday markets, tree lightings & more

🎭 Big weekend ahead in Wisconsin! "Big The Musical" opens, a 160-artist holiday market kicks off, plus Pentatonix, Brandi Carlile and holiday parades. What's on your list? 🎄

Milwaukee, WI · 13h

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List of holiday themed bars and restaurants in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE - It's just about time for holiday cheer to spread across Wisconsin and the Milwaukee area. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in the area with several festive bars and restaurants popping up. Wisconsin holiday bars and restaurants. Local perspective:. All throughout the Milwaukee region...

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CBS 58

U.S. Blue Angels will return to Milwaukee Air & Water Show in 2027

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Exciting news, aviation fans! The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to the skies for the 2027 Milwaukee Air & Water Show, which is set for July 24 and 25 on the lakefront. Last year, Milwaukee's popular summer festival -- presented by WaterStone Bank -- did...

Milwaukee, WI · 6h

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Milwaukee County Transit System gears up for the holidays

The workers of the Milwaukee Country Transit System (MCTS) are doing what they can to bring some holiday cheer to your life. Anna Schryver with MCTS joined FOX6 NOW to explain.

Milwaukee County, WI · 1d

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center still open and providing essential services to Milwaukee youth, though overnight shelter remains suspended

Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center leaders want the community to know that it still provides services, including counseling and housing assistance to young people, even as its overnight shelter remains suspended. The organization’s drop-in services, 24-hour hotline, therapy, case management and housing programs remain available. Staff also continues...

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Rough Draft Atlanta

First Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jon Ossoff bobbleheads unveiled

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobbleheads of Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff after their Nov. 3 wins. The post First Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jon Ossoff bobbleheads unveiled appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Milwaukee, WI · 15h

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Milwaukee With Kids weekend guide: Start up your holiday spirit

Nov. 13-14 Kick off the 2026 holiday shopping season by strolling through unique gift shops filled with holiday treasures, discovering one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoying delicious food and drinks from neighborhood eateries. Plus you can travel along the street via horse-drawn wagon and enjoy warm apple cider during the ride. Bavarian...

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Madison365

Milwaukee Bobblehead Museum adds Governor-elect David Crowley to political collection

A new line of bobbleheads from Milwaukee’s National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum will feature Governor-elect David Crowley along with other recent winners in the midterm elections. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 2014 in Milwaukee. As its name suggests, it creates bobbleheads...

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Changes await Wisconsinites during open enrollment

MILWAUKEE — Open enrollment for potential insurance customers on the marketplace and through a Medicaid program continues from now through Jan. 15, and as there are every year, a number of changes are awaiting enrollees ahead of 2027. "In short, there are less-qualified healthcare options," said Justin Rivas, the...

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wisconsinrightnow.com

Rep. Lindee Brill: Democrats Promised to End Vouchers as MPS Share Falls Below Half

Fewer than half of Milwaukee children who receive a publicly funded education now attend Milwaukee Public Schools, a first that comes as Democrats prepare to take full control of state government. Alan J. Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette Law School, reported the shift Wednesday in...

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Milwaukee Schools Lean Too Hard on Special Ed Referrals, Consultants Warn

Outside consultants who reviewed Milwaukee Public Schools’ special education referrals and disciplinary transfers say the district appears to be leaning too heavily on both, pointing instead to a need for more direct support when students act out in class. The consultants have proposed building a behavioral rapid response team and expanding early childhood education as ways to cut down on referrals they consider unnecessary.

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A different kind of student council makes a real impact in Milwaukee

They lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what's good about our city. They're stories that are Uniquely Milwaukee. When we think of who’s making the decisions that affect our...

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REAL ESTATE | Review of sports complex proposals across Washington County, Wi area

November 13, 2026 – Village of Slinger, Wi – A proposed 142,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor sports complex near the I-41 and STH 60 interchange in the Village of Slinger could change the landscape for youth sports and recreation in Washington County, and potentially put the brakes on other developers considering similar projects.

Washington County, WI · 16h

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Wisconsin veterans honored on final Honor Flight of 2026

MILWAUKEE — On Saturday, November 7th, Milwaukee-based Stars and Stripes Honor Flight honored 110 Wisconsin veterans and their guardians on the final honor flight trip of the year to Washington D.C. There were veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars; including a pair of husband-wife vets, two sets of...

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MPS superintendent delivers State of our Schools address Thursday

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius delivered the State of our Schools address on Thursday morning, Nov. 12 at Discovery World. Attendees included MPS community members, elected officials, philanthropic figures, business leaders, and members of the Milwaukee community. State of our Schools address. What they're saying:. Cassellius...

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