The Blog

 

Our blog is a digital compass that guides you through the experiences, stories, and insights that make Milwaukee truly special. With every post, we invite you to explore the hidden gems that await your discovery, immerse yourself in the local culture, and embark on virtual journeys that spark your wanderlust. Whether you're planning your next adventure, seeking insider tips, or simply indulging in armchair exploration, let us inspire, inform, and ignite your curiosity. Start exploring now and dive into a world of endless possibilities. 

Popular Lakefront Attraction Missing

(April 1, 2025, Milwaukee, Wisc.) – The popular Milwaukee attraction, Deep Thought, was reported missing today. The recent addition to the city’s list of icons was reported as absent from its place along the shores of Lake Michigan near McKinley Beach at around 3 a.m., vanishing without a trace…

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Amtrak Borealis: MSP to MKE as Easy as 1-2-3

All aboard! It's full steam ahead for fun in Milwaukee on Amtrak's Borealis Line, with service between the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and Milwaukee. The train is a scenic, convenient and relaxing way to get from point A to B and from MSP to the heart of downtown MKE. Now offering daily service…

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Q&A with Chef and Bravo's "Top Chef" Guest Judge Dane Baldwin

Dane Baldwin is the chef and owner of The Diplomat in Milwaukee's Lower East Side neighborhood, and the 2022 James Beard Foundation's Best Chef in the Midwest. Bringing approachable American fare with flare, Baldwin shares his thoughts on what makes the city's culinary landscape so unique…

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Q&A with Damian Buchman of "Good Things Brewing"

Featured in Season 2 Episode 3 of "Good Things Brewing," Damian Buchman is an influential Milwaukeean working every day to make our city a home for every body. Damian is the founder of The Ability Center and the vision behind the RampUp Movement, which turned Milwaukee's Bradford Beach into the…

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Q&A with Tenia Fisher of "Good Things Brewing"

Featured in Season 2 Episode 3 of "Good Things Brewing," Tenia Fisher is an accomplished educator, competitive runner, and advocate for social justice, health and wellness in her community. She is now the Health and Wellness Director for Social X and Co-founder of F.E.A.R. (Forget Everything and…

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Q&A with Shary Tran of "Good Things Brewing"

Featured in episode two of the second season of "Good Things Brewing," Shary Tran is an incredible advocate for DEI efforts in Milwaukee with over 27 years of experience in DEI leadership, which includes major organizations such as Generac, Amazon, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin…

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Q&A with Pete Cooney of "Good Things Brewing"

Featured in episode two of the second season of "Good Things Brewing," Pete Cooney is Milwaukee's foremost popsicle purveyor. Pete started pushing his pops in 2014, and it didn't take long for Pete's Pops to become a Milwaukee summer institution. You can find Pete's Pops' tasty treats from 15+ push…

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Q&A with Cecelia Gore of "Good Things Brewing"

Featured in episode one of the second season of "Good Things Brewing," Cecelia Gore is a powerhouse Milwaukeean working every day to make our city a better place to live, work and play. Gore is the Executive Director of Brewers Community Foundation, the charitable arm of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball…

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Q&A with Shari Black of "Good Things Brewing"

Featured in episode one of "Good Things Brewing" Season 2, Shari Black serves as the Executive Director and CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park. Her career began at the Waukesha County Fair, where she worked for 20 years, including 15 as Executive Director. In 2016, she transitioned to State Fair Park…

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Q&A with David Caruso, Host of "Good Things Brewing"

Lifelong Milwaukeean David Caruso knows a thing or two about the city’s most popular haunts and hidden gems. After a year of uncovering why the Cream City holds a special place in the hearts of some of Milwaukee’s most fascinating residents, the spotlight now swivels to David to share what makes…

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