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    • Platinum Boys return with "Happens All The Time," from upcoming 'Raw Romance' LP

      Matt Wild
      October 24, 2019
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      Tyler Maas
      August 21, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 20, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 20, 2026
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      Steve Lampiris
      August 19, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      August 19, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      August 18, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 6, 2020
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      August 22, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 17, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      August 14, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      August 14, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 13, 2026
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      Catherine Jozwik
      January 16, 2018
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      Tyler Maas
      August 20, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 17, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 17, 2026
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      Caleb Westphal
      August 14, 2026
    • Sunday Sauce: Spaghetti & Meatballs On-A-Stick at the Wisconsin State Fair

      Mitch DeSantis
      August 9, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      August 9, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 10, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 25, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 24, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      February 24, 2026
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      February 18, 2026
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      December 8, 2025
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      May 12, 2016
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      August 20, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 19, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 18, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 31, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 29, 2026
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      July 27, 2026
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      March 5, 2025
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      July 21, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 14, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 13, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 2, 2026
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      Ethan Duran
      July 1, 2026
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      August 21, 2026
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      August 21, 2026
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      August 10, 2026
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      August 3, 2026
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      July 23, 2026
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      July 22, 2026
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      August 2, 2019
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      August 18, 2026
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      August 11, 2026
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      August 4, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 28, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 21, 2026
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Mitch DeSantis

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Originally from central Wisconsin, Mitch DeSantis has been diving deep into the Milwaukee scene since 2009. When he isn't slinging suds at a local beer festival, he is crushing some pavement on his single speed bike or making fresh-from-scratch pasta at home.

From mashed potatoes to hand-cut fries: A Wisconsin spud story

Mitch DeSantis
August 19, 2025
I was a ridiculously easy kid to feed. Honestly, I still consider myself a human garbage disposal. I love food, and I'll try almost anything. That said, like every foodie's nightmare, sometimes you don't have t...

Biking 91 miles to 3 Chip’s Hamburgers: A Chip-errific day on two wheels

Mitch DeSantis
July 23, 2025
Nothing says summer like a good hamburger. Continuing my coverage of rural Wisconsin (and in honor of Milwaukee Record's semi-official summer celebration week), I wanted to spotlight a central Wisconsin classic...

From ‘Revival’ to ‘The Deviant’: Wisconsin comic books that reframe the Midwest

Mitch DeSantis
June 27, 2025
It wasn't always cool to be obsessed with superheroes or sci-fi—especially not in rural Wisconsin. These days, entire YouTube channels break down every corner of the Marvel and DC universes. But when I was grow...

Rock solid pasties: A visit to Tigerton, Wisconsin’s weird, wonderful Rocks For Fun Pasty Shop

Mitch DeSantis
May 13, 2025
broadstreet.zone(160542); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Third Space Brewing. From May 12 through May 19, belly up and enjoy adventurous, odd, and elaborate coverage of all t...

Sleep is optional: My journey through Trivia 55

Mitch DeSantis
April 24, 2025
Mitch DeSantis is Milwaukee Record's Rural/Northwoods Wisconsin Correspondent. Find his dispatches HERE. You might think you know trivia. Perhaps you think it's a person with a microphone at a dimly lit Bay ...

30 years of ‘Tommy Boy’: Celebrating all things Chris Farley at Farley’s Pub in Ringle, Wisconsin

Mitch DeSantis
March 31, 2025
Mitch DeSantis is Milwaukee Record’s Rural/Northwoods Wisconsin Correspondent. Find his dispatches HERE. One of my earliest childhood memories involves watching Saturday Night Live. I don't remember much abo...

Drinking with the beast: The best (and worst) Hodag-themed beverages

Mitch DeSantis
February 17, 2025
Mitch DeSantis is Milwaukee Record's Rural/Northwoods Wisconsin Correspondent. Find his dispatches HERE. It was a cold, snowy winter weekend, and had I stayed home I would have justified eating an entire fro...

When in Rome (Wisconsin): Which Rome has the best spaghetti?

Mitch DeSantis
January 3, 2025
Ancient Rome is a significant chapter in human civilization that continues to capture our imagination. It is renowned for its profound influence on law, politics, and culture. Although the empire has long since...

Pickles, pizza, and Polish brandy: How I destroyed deer camp dinner (and an outhouse)

Mitch DeSantis
December 3, 2024
Mitch DeSantis is Milwaukee Record's new Rural/Northwoods Wisconsin Correspondent. Welcome, Mitch! Another Wisconsin deer hunting season has come and gone. The blaze orange is packed away, and the routine of...

Childhood, change, and growing a Weird Al Chia Pet for 14 days

Mitch DeSantis
May 20, 2022
broadstreet.zone(72091); Welcome to Milwaukee Record’s Weird Al Week, sponsored by Lakefront Brewery! Want daily Al-related articles culminating in a recap of Al’s May 24 show at the Marcus Performing Arts Cen...
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