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Dec. 5, 1933
Prohibition is repealed and before the new year arrives Milwaukeeans spend more than $30 million on beer!

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Saturday Scorecard: A crucial holiday shopping trip
In Sports Commentary
By Drew Olson - 11:05 a.m.
So, you think you feel pressure about holiday shopping? Most people will forget their holiday gifts by mid-January. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin heads to the winter meetings on Monday in Indianapolis and the results of his expedition will have ramifications into August and September.
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Cutline: Brewers GM Doug Melvin is going holiday shopping in search of quality pitchers.
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In Dining
New book wedges in profiles of 43 cheesemakers
By Bobby Tanzilo - 7:02 a.m.
While books have been written before about Wisconsin cheese, James Norton and Becca Dilley's "The Master Cheesemakers ...
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In Living
Finding the beauty within
By Sarah Foster - 5:38 a.m.
The death of Solange Magnano during a plastic surgery procedure has Sarah Foster wondering why we struggle to find happiness ...
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In Bars & Clubs
On the town in Milwaukee: Sneaking into Bittercube's "Speakeasy"
By Maureen Post - Friday
Bittercube makes both aromatic and citrus bitters, several liqueurs including Limoncello, Apple Brandy and Triple Sec ...
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In Politics
To Taverns: Peace, or you're out
By Doug Hissom - Friday
Loud taverns and bars are drawing the ire of neighbors -- and Milwaukee Common Council members, who slapped a South ...
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In Dining Briefs
Crisp to cut slices on Brady Street
By Maureen Post - Friday
Crisp will be a lunch and dinner stop for New York style pizza by the slice or pie. But, pizza is just the start. The ...
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In Marketplace
Energy audits helps stop home heat loss
By Julie Lawrence - Friday
The temperatures outside are plummeting. It's winter in Wisconsin and the cozy comfort of our homes becomes our refuge ...
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In Movies & TV
Hartford's WTKM is a broadcasting throwback
By Andrew Wagner - Friday
In an age when local radio is dominated by bottom-line driven corporate conglomerates, tiny WTKM in Hartford serves ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz
OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Dec. 4-6, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Friday
Are you one of the lucky few to be done shopping, having braved "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" sales in order to ...
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In Dining Briefs
Midwest's first Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens Monday
By Jeff Sherman - Friday
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., officially opens on Monday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m.
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In Music Briefs
Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker book Bradley Center show
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Friday
The "American Living Unstoppable" Tour comes to Milwaukee on Feb. 26, 2010 as Rascal Flatts and special guest Darius ...
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In Sports
OnMilwaukee.com Sports Weekend Preview: Dec. 4-6, 2009
By Andrew Wagner - Friday
It's another Packer-free Sunday as Green Bay welcomes the Ravens to Lambeau Field for Monday Night Football. In the ...
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In Arts & Entertainment Briefs
Latino Arts hosts Cuban greats
By Maureen Post - Friday
Opening tonight and running through February 2010, "Cuban Artists' Books and Prints: 1985- 2008" combines dozens of ...
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In Sports
Fantasy football forecast: Week 13 studs and duds
By Eric Huber - Thursday
The NFL playoffs are a few weeks away, but fantasy football players are rapidly approaching. The experts from RapidDraft.com ...
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In Kids & Family
Family Weekend Roundup: Dec. 4-6, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The season of giving is officially here and Milwaukee is a hotbed of holiday happenings. Take the little people to the ...
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In Living
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: December 3, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
Maybe its the after-effects of good Thanksgiving meals, but there were some hungry folks in the OnMilwaukee.com editorial ...
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In Movies & TV
OnMedia: Channel 6 gets ready to throw HD switch
By Tim Cuprisin - Thursday
A second Milwaukee station is about to enter the HD news game. And, a new weathercaster combines TV and the Internet ...
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In Arts & Entertainment
Ann Landers, Plaid Dinner Jackets fill major stages
By Damien Jaques - Thursday
Theater companies have learned to avoid scheduling shows of great heft this time of year. Death, politics and cussing ...
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In Holiday Guide
Season's screenings!
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
Sure, you've seen them all a hundred times, but that's what makes holiday movies -- the classics and the newbies -- ...
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In Sports
Badgers rock the Kohl Center with upset of Duke
By Andrew Wagner - Wednesday
Junior point guard Trevon Hughes had 26 points on 9-of-16 shooting to lead Wisconsin to the upset over No. 6 Duke Wednesday ...
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In Marketplace
Christmas trees are big business in Wisconsin
By Andrew Wagner - Wednesday
Some say live Christmas trees smell better and are better for the environment, but there's another big factor to consider ...
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In Politics
A Jamma For Obamma
By HmongkeyHmongsta - Friday
I was feeling bad for Obama today when I was looking at this picture and listening to this song.  I totally relate to how he must be feeling. I ran for ...

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 Milwaukee Buzz
Milwaukee heat index: December, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers
There's never a shortage of new people, events, decisions and ideas in Milwaukee, ...

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In Holiday Guide Blogs
A gift a day: Quit smoking package from Milwaukee Community Acupuncture What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Julie Lawrence - 9:19 a.m.
Acupuncture can be a great, drug-free pain reliever for a plethora of ailments, but a new holiday offer from Milwaukee ... Read more
 
In Movies & TV Blogs
OnHollywood: Robert Pattinson talks "Twilight" What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Gino Salomone - Friday
Fresh off a huge opening weekend at the box office, "Twilight: New Moon" star Robert Pattinson sat down with OnMilwaukee.com ... Read more
 
In Holiday Guide Blogs
If OnMilwaukee.com makes one resolution, what should it be? What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Molly Snyder Edler - Friday
What do you want to see more of on OnMilwaukee.com in 2010? Or, what would you like to see less? Read more
 
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In Living Blogs
Smoking ban is fine, until its time to pay up What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Andrew Wagner - Friday
Sure, non-smokers are stoked that smoking will be outlawed in public places -- including bars -- come next year. But ... Read more
 
In Movies & TV Blogs
"Survivor: Samoa" -- an insider's look at Episode 12 What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Erinn Lobdell - Friday
The "Survivor" auction is always a crowd pleaser, and not just because we get to see a bunch of skinnies eat.. You have ... Read more
 
In Living Blogs
A hideous crime spree in the suburbs What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Drew Olson - Friday
The stretch Bluemound Road between Mayfair Road and 111th Street features some of the butt-ugliest buildings in the ... Read more
 
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In Holiday Guide Blogs
A gift a day: The Beatles Box of Vision What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Bobby Tanzilo - Friday
"Beatlemania Now" hit Milwaukee in mid-October, but Beatles fever was already in full swing around the Western world ... Read more
 
In Holiday Guide Blogs
10 things that won't p!$$ me off this holiday season What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Drew Olson - Thursday
Looking for a sure-fire way to beat back holiday stress? Take stock of the little things that agitate you on a daily ... Read more
 
In Holiday Guide Blogs
A gift a day: CityTins What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Maureen Post - Thursday
CityTins, brand new this holiday, is a set of 22 coasters, each representing an independent restaurants in town. Select ... Read more
 
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Featured Staff Writers' Blogs
Tim Cuprisin
What holiday TV special are you waiting to see?
Posted on Nov. 30, 2009 - 07:00 a.m.
Molly Snyder Edler
If OnMilwaukee.com makes one resolution, what should it be?
Posted on Dec. 4, 2009 - 2:26 p.m.
Julie Lawrence
A gift a day: Quit smoking package from Milwaukee Community Acupuncture
Posted on Dec. 5, 2009 - 09:19 a.m.
Drew Olson
A hideous crime spree in the suburbs
Posted on Dec. 4, 2009 - 08:59 a.m.
Maureen Post
Crisp to cut slices on Brady Street
Posted on Dec. 4, 2009 - 2:51 p.m.
Jeff Sherman
Midwest's first Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens Monday
Posted on Dec. 4, 2009 - 08:33 a.m.
Bobby Tanzilo
A gift a day: The Beatles Box of Vision
Posted on Dec. 4, 2009 - 08:14 a.m.
Andy Tarnoff
Let's get realistic about Afghanistan
Posted on Dec. 3, 2009 - 10:44 a.m.
Andrew Wagner
Smoking ban is fine, until its time to pay up
Posted on Dec. 4, 2009 - 1:10 p.m.
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There's no use complaining or hoping for better weather in Wisconsin.
Actually, I like snow.

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