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Wednesday 1/22/25: Illness update, civic education, staying social this winter Jan 22, 2025

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What illnesses are in the air in Milwaukee County, and how to stay safe. How museums can increase civic education. Staying active and social during the cold winter months.

Tuesday 1/21/25: Remembering Bob Uecker, NIL and college sports, Midwest climate change Jan 21, 2025

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Remembering Bob Uecker. How changes to rules on paying college athletes have impacted college sports for players and spectators. A Wisconsin author discusses his novel about climate change in the Midwest.

Thursday 1/16/25: The Domes reimagined, eco-friendly surfboards, pull tabs Jan 16, 2025

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The Domes Reimagined Project and what updates are coming to the horticultural hub. A Milwaukeean who created a surfboard made entirely of eco-friendly materials. How pull tabs ended up in so many Wisconsin bars.

Wednesday 1/15/25: Preserving natural farmland, homesteading gone wrong, Angels of Dirt Jan 15, 2025

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A conservation group working to preserve and protect natural farmland. A homesteading experience gone horribly wrong. Wisconsin’s motorcycle racing scene and why a film about it took 17 years to complete.

Tuesday 1/14/25: Mapping landlords, silent book club, 2024's astronomy events Jan 14, 2025

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A tool that empowers Milwaukee renters. How Milwaukee’s Silent Book Club brings readers together. Reflections on 2024 events at the Manfred Olson Planetarium – including the solar eclipse.

Monday 1/13/25: Bipartisanship hopes, top research of 2024, 'The Last Repair Shop' Jan 13, 2025

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Conversation with the state Democratic Assembly Minority Leader on her hope for more bipartisanship. The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s top findings from 2024. A Wisconsin producer of the Oscar-winning documentary short film “The Last Repair Shop.”

Thursday 1/9/25: Niche Milwaukee history in museums, mental health facilities and the Gas Building Jan 09, 2025

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Milwaukee Public Museum's accomplished history. Artifacts left over from Milwaukee’s past mental health care facilities. What Milwaukee is Made Of. We plan a snowmobiling trip.

Wednesday 1/8/25: New year new state politics? Milwaukee's youth poet laureate Jan 08, 2025

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Upcoming state legislature and state supreme court storylines in 2025. Milwaukee has a new youth poet laureate. Plus, explore earth-conscious New Year’s resolutions with Dig In! and learn a new NA cocktail recipe.

Tuesday 1/7/25: New years resolutions, winter weather, safety on ice Jan 07, 2025

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Rethinking new year’s resolutions into opportunities for change. Preparing for severe winter weather. Safety tips for those planning to do any winter recreation on the ice.

Best-Of 2024: Thursday 1/2/25: Greentree apartments, taxidermist, Oriental organ, senior dance groups Jan 02, 2025

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The Greentree Apartments provide safety and learning. Renowned taxidermist shares her work in Milwaukee. A restored organ comes to the Oriental Theater. Tap your toes along with two senior dance groups.

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