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Hillel Milwaukee nourishes students while building community through Jewish Cooking Club

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:01:45 +0000

Hillel not only provides food for hungry college students, but also a home away from home during the Jewish High Holy Days.

20 fun and free things to do in and around Milwaukee this fall

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:43:56 +0000

Enjoy a fun and free fall day at these museums, festivals, cultural events and more in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.

Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee's 'astrodomes for nature,' replaced a crumbling conservatory

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:03:18 +0000

The Mitchell Park Domes face some tough questions about disrepair and replacement. The conservatory the Domes originally replaced did, too.

The Ice Age Trail's Mammoth Hike Challenge offers more than a chance to get outside in fall

Green Bay Press-Gazette — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:57:39 +0000

First organized to encourage people to get active amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mammoth Hike Challenge is now an annual Ice Age Trail event.

34-year-old silverback gorilla Oliver dies at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:14:47 +0000

Oliver came to Milwaukee from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with two female western lowland gorillas in 2021.

Wisconsin fall colors status: much of state heading toward early October peak

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:02:53 +0000

The best places to see fall colors in Wisconsin right now include Conover, Forest County, the Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway and Florence County.

Onesto Chef Corinne Kaehler is thinking 'cozy' for restaurant's cocktail pairing dinner

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:02:28 +0000

Fennel, 'nduja and other warm ingredients fill the four-course menu, with specialty cocktails featuring spirits from Castle & Key Distillery.

Puzzles and games

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:46:54 +0000

Choose from dozens of puzzles and games, including crossword puzzles, sudoku and more. Brought to you by USA Today.

Comics

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:31:48 +0000

Choose from more than 70 comics brought to you by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and our partners at King Features Syndicate.

Antique collector's passion for pump organs has led him to buy a Marshfield church. Again.

Marshfield News-Herald — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:44:42 +0000

Michael Kennelly moved from a Kingdom Hall into a former Baptist church so that he has space for his 50 antique pump organs.

From Big Buddy to Karuba cups, here's how to navigate Kwik Trip's self-serve drink section

Appleton Post-Crescent — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:02:54 +0000

With all the self-serve drink options the gas station and convenience store chain has to offer, it might get a little overwhelming choosing one thing, especially if you're unsure of what each machine does.

The Milwaukee County Zoo now has 2 snow leopards, and zookeepers hope they will breed

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:52:31 +0000

The 2-year-old snow leopard, Choto, came from a zoo in North Dakota.

Watch the Milwaukee County Zoo's new snow leopard explore his new home

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:13:15 +0000

Choto, a 2-year-old male snow leopard, gets acclimated to his environment in the zoo's Big Cat Country.

Wisconsin sisters visit 11 state historic sites in 10 days, with surprises along the way

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:44:19 +0000

Julia Silvers and Haley Dolata spent the end of August traveling to every open historic site and learning new things about their home state.

What to know about Lawrencia "Bambi" Bembenek, her murder conviction and prison escape

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:22:56 +0000

The Lawrencia Bembenek case captivated Milwaukee in the 1980s. Decades later, her story continues to inspire retellings in popular media.

The Milwaukee County Zoo's newest baby animal's name means 'cute' in Spanish

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:00:21 +0000

The greater kudu, a type of antelope, was born on Aug. 5.

Meet the Milwaukee County Zoo's newest baby animal

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:36:27 +0000

A greater kudu calf, Chula, was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Aug. 5.

This 11-year-old chef started a pop-up takeout restaurant in her family's garage

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:17:27 +0000

Ra'Quell Boyd has always loved to cook. With the help of her family, she's become Chef Kisses, serving takeout meals out of her family's garage.

Historic Italianate home on Preservation Racine tour boasts distinctive belvedere

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:45:18 +0000

The 1868 home is on the national and state historic registries and was once owned by prominent railroad man and one-time Racine mayor Daniel Olin.

New chef at Harley-Davidson's Motor wants to 'lean into' using the restaurant's smokers

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:09:46 +0000

Doug Stringer wants to take full advantage of the gigantic smokers at the Harley-Davidson Museum restaurant and cook delicious, accessible food.

Sprecher is releasing a new, limited-edition Honeycrisp Apple Blend Soda made with Door County apples

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:59:18 +0000

Sprecher is basically putting fall in a can. The craft brewer will soon be releasing a limited-edition Honeycrisp Apple Blend Soda.

Poetry has taken Brown Deer teen Emily Igwike from mom's kitchen table to the White House

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:34:04 +0000

First inspired by the Psalms, Emily Igwike's love of poetry has taken her to the White House, where she read a poem about her mother.

The air base that wasn't: How southeast Wisconsin landed, then lost Bong Air Force Base

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:02:23 +0000

During the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force started work on a huge air base in southeast Wisconsin, only to pull the plug four years later. What happened?

This Milwaukee artist hopes to improve understanding of Islam with her gallery exhibit

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:53:54 +0000

Nadia Alkhun's background in biotechnology and science plays a role in her Islamic-inspired artwork.

When Wisconsin fall colors are expected to peak in 2023

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:22:40 +0000

With autumn unofficially underway, here's a weekly update on when you can expect to see leaves change color around Wisconsin.

From Meskousing to Ouisconsin to Wisconsin: How the Badger State got its name

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:37:34 +0000

The name originated from the English spelling of a French version of a Miami tribe name for what's now the Wisconsin River.

Six Flags Great America's newest ride will be a 17-story-tall pendulum

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:10:55 +0000

Sky Striker will glide riders back and forth at up to 75 miles per hour.

Sky Striker, a giant pendulum ride, will open at Great America

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:23:19 +0000

The 17-story tall ride will glide riders back and forth in a giant disc.

A Door County institution, Renard's is expanding under third generation cheesemaker Chris Renard

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:01:18 +0000

The Sturgeon Bay company continues to expand its offerings of award-winning cheeses and plans to open a new production facility by 2025.