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FEATURES
Top Doctors
Your guide to the area’s best physicians – in 59 specialties – as chosen by their peers. Need help finding the doc to fit your needs? We’ve got strategies to pave the way.
By Maggie Ginsberg
Breaking Away
Motivated by a desire for religious freedom, nine former members of an obscure Anabaptist sect build a new life in northern Wisconsin.
By Mitch Teich
The New Crop
In Wisconsin farming, it’s go huge or go tiny, without much in between. Meet several folks who represent the changing face of agriculture in our state, with widely varying philosophies.
By Erik Gunn
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Editor-in-chief Carole Nicksin’s monthly letter to our readers.
By Carole Nicksin
INSIDER
The Donald
How paper cup kingpin Donald Baumgartner traded bigger profits for a clear conscience.
By Matt Hrodey
Highway Robbery
Car thefts have exploded, and victims are paying a steep price.
By Claire Hanan
Upper Crust
And lo, Barry Mandel said, “Let there be luxury apartments.” And there were luxury apartments.
By Matt Hrodey
Country Time
State Fair by the numbers.
By Matt Hrodey
Message Alerts
How much contact should teachers have with their students?
By Claire Hanan
City for Sale
Promoting our civic greatness in 30 seconds or less.
By Matt Hrodey
Cases Closed
Milwaukee homicide clearance rates.
By Matt Hrodey
CULTURE
Rugged Landscapes
You’ll want to set aside a morning to take in this expansive exhibit at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
By Debra Brehmer
Rio Bound
Get to know two of the Wisconsin athletes heading south for this month’s Olympic Games.
By Zach Brooke
Amateur Hours
Inspired by those medal-seekers? Get active at your own pace with these area events.
By Emily Burton
Printed Protest
A Bay View artist illustrates the environmental and political issues du jour.
By Kristine Hansen
Modern Edge
Three local shops put their own spin on the midcentury modern trend, restoring vintage treasures.
By Claire Hanan
Lobster Tale
A mini investigation of a street art mystery.
By Matt Hrodey
On the Fringe
A new arts festival showcases local, edgy ensembles with a little help from Willem Dafoe.
By Joshua M. Miller
What’s in A Name?
How five local bands chose their monikers.
By Kevin Mueller
Agenda
10 ways to squeeze every last bit of summer out of August.
By Claire Hanan
PERSPECTIVE
Reading Myself
Young, depressed and at odds with the relentless cheeriness of Milwaukee in festival season, a woman turns to literature to help get her life back on course.
By Lauren Fox
DINING
Good on You
A new craft brewery places equal emphasis on beer and dining.
By Ann Christenson
Hot for These Dogs
Wisconsin’s first Portillo’s opened in July. Our dining critic gets schoooled on this Chi-town institution.
By Ann Christenson
Put An Egg On It
Five examples of how a yolk and white conspire to make the most lucious topping on the planet. By Ann Christenson
Cold Brew 101
Get a smooth, rich caffeine fix in three simple steps.
By Ann Christenson
A Safe House Found
With a new owner behind the dark glasses at this Downtown spy haven, the intrigue continues.
By Ann Christenson
Proud Quaffing
A review en miniature of Drink Wisconsinbly.
By Claire Hanan
FAMILY BUSINESS
Holler House
Five generations have contributed to the 11-decade legacy of this bar and bowling alley.
By Rich Rovito