by Casey Twanow Its a chilly afternoon out on Lake Michigan. Scientists John Janssen and Rob Paddock, from UWMs Great Lakes WATER Institute, are 40 miles and four hours offshore on the research vessel Neeskay. In the onboard laboratory, they are glued to a monitor showing an eerie, green-tinged landscape. They are viewing the Mid-lake […]
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Mike Marek
Story by Jan Christensen , Photo by Vince Bushell Even though it was a rainy day, Mike Marek was working on his landscaping business. April is the start of a busy season. He was on his way back from Jackson with eight yards of soil for a small native plant nursery that hes working on, […]
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The Passing of a Legend
by Charlesetta Thompson, photo by Tess Reiss Frank Zeidler, always a fan of history and particularly the history of Milwaukee, holds a copy of Tom Tolans Riverwest: A Community History, in late 2003. Active until the end, recently Zeidler talked of retiring. We were blessed that he chose to share his ideas and memories into […]
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Where the Gubernatorial Candidates Stand
by Belle Bergner and Timothy Schaefer Weve taken four specific issues, presented some history on each, and the positions of Republican, Democratic and Green candidates for Governor. You make the choice for whom to vote but read carefully and consider the legacy that the next Governor of Wisconsin is capable of leaving for the […]
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Art Cart Race at Center Street Daze Heralds ART WALK 2006 Sat. & Sun. Oct. 7 – 8
The Riverwest Artists Association ArtWalk takes place from noon to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8. About 100 local artists will show their work, with many opening their own studio spaces to the public. Tickets and maps can be purchased for $3 for adults and $2 for seniors and students (free for children) at […]
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