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Milwaukee Record Recommended: April 13-19 (COVID-19 self-isolation edition)

April 13, 2020

Crazy times, eh? With every venue, theater, and public space closed due to COVID-19 concerns, our normally bustling events calendar is pretty barren. So here’s what we’ll be watching, playing, reading, and list...

MKE SEX: Let’s talk about post-hysterectomy ectopic pregnancies

Lucky Tomaszek

April 10, 2020

broadstreet.zone(49071); Dear MKE SEX, A few days ago I read an article about someone who had an ectopic pregnancy after a hysterectomy. I just don’t understand how that’s even possible. Can you explain thi...

German Fest cancels 2020 festival, promises return in 2021

Matt Wild

April 10, 2020

Another one. Sigh. German Fest organizers announced on Friday that their annual festival—originally set for July 24-26, 2020 at Henry Maier Festival Park—has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis....

Help support Milwaukee Record by donating during our “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” April 14

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 9, 2020

The short story: Milwaukee Record has set up a GoFundMe relief fund so we can weather the COVID-19 crisis and come out on the other side stronger than ever. You can donate HERE. (Thank you!) In order to help th...

Here are the Wisconsin state parks, forests, and recreational areas that are closed due to COVID-19

Matt Wild

April 9, 2020

On Thursday morning, Gov. Tony Evers directed the Department of Natural Resources to close a slew of state parks, forests, and recreational areas. Why? Because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, of course, but als...

Watch John McGivern and John Gurda, who are best friends, talk to each other over Zoom

Matt Wild

April 8, 2020

Fact #1: JOHN MCGIVERN AND JOHN GURDA ARE BEST FRIENDS. Fact #2: DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 CRISIS, JOHN MCGIVERN AND JOHN GURDA HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HANG OUT ON THE HIT MILWAUKEE PBS SHOW AROUND THE CORNER WIT...

Wisconsin reports 2,756 COVID-19 cases; projections continue to improve

Matt Wild

April 8, 2020

The Department of Health Services reported a total of 2,756 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. That number is up from Tuesday's total of 2,578 positive cases. Twenty-ni...

I believe in Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

April 7, 2020

Today is Milwaukee Record's 6th anniversary. Each April 7 since Matt Wild and I launched this noble venture in 2014, we've typically celebrated our birthday by thanking our readers, our contributors, and our ad...

Scenes from the line at Riverside University High School during Tuesday’s “vote and die” election

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 7, 2020

Never forget: On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, Wisconsinites were forced to risk their health and the health of others in order to vote. Here are some scenes from the ridiculously ...

Here’s the schedule for Milwaukee Recreation’s “Rec. At Home” program (“Butts & Guts” included)

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

We love Milwaukee Recreation. We've devoted numerous articles to the group (a department of Milwaukee Public Schools) and its sometimes wonderful, sometimes weird seasonal offerings. But, thanks to a global pan...

Wisconsin’s “vote and die” election is back on for Tuesday, apparently

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

On Monday, Gov. Tony Evers signed an emergency order suspending in-person voting for tomorrow's Spring Election, moving it to June 9. No longer would Wisconsinites have to risk their health and the health of ot...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (March 29-April 4)

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: April 6-12 (COVID-19 self-isolation edition)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 6, 2020

Crazy times, eh? With every venue, theater, and public space closed due to COVID-19 concerns, our normally bustling events calendar is pretty barren. So here’s what we’ll be watching, playing, reading, and list...

Wisconsin reports 2,440 COVID-19 cases; projections improve

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

The Department of Health Services reported a total of 2,440 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin on Monday afternoon. That number is up from Sunday's total of 2,267 positive cases. Twenty-seven ...

Gov. Evers suspends in-person voting for Spring Election, moves Election Day to June 9

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

UPDATE: Never mind. Tuesday's "vote and die" election is back on. Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order on Monday that suspends in-person voting for Tuesday's 2020 Spring Election. The order also moves t...

Milwaukee COVID-19 Week In Review (March 30-April 3)

Matt Wild

April 3, 2020

In lieu of our end-of-week "Stuff We Missed" roundup, we're rounding up some news and data about the continued COVID-19 crisis. Stay safe, Milwaukee. MONDAY, MARCH 30 Wisconsin COVID-19 Test Results Positive...

16 pictures of Milwaukee under quarantine

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 2, 2020

Walk outside these days (something you should avoid doing if possible) and you'll be greeted by empty streets, empty storefronts, and other signs of Milwaukee under quarantine. Speaking of signs, you'll see ple...

Abele: “Delaying an election isn’t going to kill anybody, holding it is going to lead to more loss of life”

Matt Wild

April 2, 2020

Thursday afternoon, a decision by U.S. District Judge William Conley extended the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot for the 2020 Spring Election to Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. The deadline for counting t...

Wisconsin reports 1,730 COVID-19 cases and 31 deaths, UW-Madison begins developing vaccine

Matt Wild

April 2, 2020

The Department of Health Services reported 1,730 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin on Thursday afternoon. That number is up from Wednesday's total of 1,550 positive cases. Twenty-seven percen...

2020 Democratic National Convention officially postponed until August

Matt Wild

April 2, 2020

Well, it's official. Hot on the heels on Joe Biden telling Jimmy Fallon (!) that the 2020 Democratic National Convention will likely be postponed, news has arrived that, well, the 2020 Democratic National Conve...

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