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Mandatory Milwaukee: Those boxes outside Marcus Performing Arts Center that spin really fast

Tyler Maas
March 8, 2022
Some rotating signs come and go, while some rotating signs become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and explore how t...

Mandatory Milwaukee: The “Recombobulation Area” signs at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Matt Wild
February 21, 2022
Some Milwaukee things come and go, while some Milwaukee things become iconic. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: the "Recombobulation Area" signs at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Posting a picture of your car’s dashboard thermometer when it’s really cold outside

Matt Wild
February 7, 2022
Some things come and go, while some things become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: posting a picture of your car's dashboard thermometer when it's really cold outside. You wake ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Roll up your sleeves and donate blood

Tyler Maas
January 27, 2022
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places life-saving measures come and go, while some places life-saving measures become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-w...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Where to get a free COVID-19 test

Matt Wild
January 10, 2022
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places lifesaving measures come and go, while some places lifesaving measures become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-wor...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Thinking about doing the Polar Bear Plunge but then not doing it

Matt Wild
December 27, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places New Year's Day traditions come and go, while some places New Year's Day traditions become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved a...

Mandatory Milwaukee/Wisconsin: Sharing that “bars vs. grocery stores” map on social media

Matt Wild
December 13, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places viral maps come and go, while some places viral maps become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples vi...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Passing on the right, a.k.a. the “Milwaukee Slide”

Matt Wild
November 18, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places dangerous driving practices come and go, while some places dangerous driving practices become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit belo...

Mandatory Milwaukee: 7 Mile Fair has made the trip to Caledonia worthwhile for 60 years

Tyler Maas
November 4, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some sprawling suburban indoor/outdoor flea markets come and go, while some sprawling suburban indoor/outdoor flea markets become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Jo...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Trick-or-treating during the day for some reason

Matt Wild
October 20, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some local customs come and go, while some stay put. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local customs with fresh eyes, and explore...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Have a ball and do it all this fall

Tyler Maas
October 6, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some seasons come and go, while some seasons become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit polarizing seasons with fresh eyes, and explore how they m...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Enjoying Brewers baseball on TV, on the radio, or in person

Matt Wild
September 22, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Learning to love Summerfest again

Tyler Maas
September 7, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some festivals come and go, while some festivals become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local summer staples with fresh ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Art and nature collide at Lynden Sculpture Garden

Tyler Maas
August 18, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Mandatory Milwaukee/Shorewood: Atwater Beach is a natural summertime gem

Matt Wild
August 4, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Cherishing the return of live entertainment

Tyler Maas
July 19, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Mandatory Milwaukee: The Deer District is the current center of the Milwaukee universe

Matt Wild
July 6, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Pryor Avenue Iron Well has hydrated Bay View since 1882

Tyler Maas
June 24, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Mandatory Milwaukee: The Summerfest Lakewalk is pretty neat

Matt Wild
June 7, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Mandatory Milwaukee: There’s no other store in the city (or the world) like Art Smart’s Dart Mart & Juggling Emporium

Tyler Maas
May 25, 2021
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...
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