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      Tyler Maas
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      Matt Wild
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      Tyler Maas
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      Matt Wild
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      Caleb Westphal
      July 4, 2025
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      Tyler Maas
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      Caleb Westphal
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      Tyler Maas
      March 24, 2025
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      Matt Wild
      December 2, 2024
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      November 4, 2024
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      September 16, 2024
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      June 19, 2025
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      June 11, 2025
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      May 22, 2025
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      Tyler Maas
      May 20, 2025
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      May 14, 2025
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      July 10, 2025
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      July 2, 2025
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      Mitch DeSantis
      June 27, 2025
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      Matt Wild
      June 27, 2025
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      Matt Wild
      June 24, 2025
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      Annie Raab
      June 23, 2025
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      July 8, 2025
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      June 10, 2025
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      June 6, 2025
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      April 22, 2025
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      May 23, 2016
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      July 1, 2025
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      June 17, 2025
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      Rick Katschke
      June 10, 2025
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      Rick Katschke
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      Rick Katschke
      May 27, 2025
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Author Erin TerBeek

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Erin TerBeek

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Erin TerBeek is a local history writer and contributor to Milwaukee Record. She previously wrote a column for the Shepherd Express called "Local Pride," exploring popular topics in Milwaukee history. The best day of Erin's life was when she played Bruce Springsteen's guitar during the iconic jam "Born To Run."

Old Milwaukee: Turner Hall’s connection to the feminist movement

Erin TerBeek
January 15, 2016
// The four-story, Cream City brick building on 4th Street known as Turner Hall is well known for hosting a wide variety of shows that range from concerts to comedians to live wrestling. Turner Hall also ho...

Old Milwaukee: The Bridge War of 1845, and how the streets got their names

Erin TerBeek
December 11, 2015
Dimly lit lamps, cobblestone streets, and endless picturesque windows to peek in: The Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum has been a hometown favorite for generations. MPM is current...

Old Milwaukee: Brooks Stevens, Wienermobiles, and High Life

Erin TerBeek
November 20, 2015
The Milwaukee Art Museum will reopen its main galleries to the public on November 24, following an extensive remodeling project. While many of the museum’s favorite pieces have been off display during constru...

Old Milwaukee: The 40-day strike that created Bernie Brewer

Erin TerBeek
September 23, 2015
// Fireworks explode! The crowd cheers! Get up! Get up! Get outta here! Gone! These are the familiar sounds after a Milwaukee Brewers home run at Miller Park. For fans, this is a time to celebrate and have...
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