Local stories gathered from public news sources while this area builds its own coverage.
Milwaukee is hosting G20 trade ministers who are discussing trade and tariff policies. Local commerce leaders expressed concern over current rhetoric, especially regarding Canada. Advocates are pushing for a worker-centered trade policy moving forward.
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The Lower East Side Starbucks at 1438 E. Brady St. closed its doors over the weekend. This closure is part of a larger announcement by Starbucks to close 250 cafes nationwide. Among the three Wisconsin locations shuttered, this was one of them.
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The WCD board appointed Visit Milwaukee President and CEO Peggy Williams-Smith as interim president and CEO starting October 1. Omar Shaikh was elected the new board chair. These moves place two local tourism leaders in charge while the district seeks a permanent replacement.
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A report filed with federal regulators estimates an August gas leak on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in northern Wisconsin will cost at least $15.1 million. The costs include emergency response, property damage, and cleanup efforts following the incident. No injuries were reported during the event.
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Federal and state investigators are examining blazes at a drill site and an office related to Enbridge’s reroute of its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline. The investigation includes fires in Ashland County and a separate incident at the company's Great Lakes office in Superior. Multiple agencies are involved in determining the cause.
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Hooch MKE, a vegan bakery known from the Milwaukee-area farmers market scene, plans to move into a commercial kitchen space at 770 N. Jefferson St. in East Town. The business will offer pre-order pick-ups and is seeking a more permanent cafe space downtown. Their license application suggests they may serve breakfast and lunch items.
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Midwest SAD announced it is pausing operations at its Walker’s Point location after a year there. The bakery will move back to its original spot at 770 N. Jefferson St downtown. Service at the new downtown location begins on Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Brookfield is considering a $40 to $50 million police station project amid concerns over a volatile bond market. Increased borrowing costs affect local government projects across Wisconsin. Officials note that while current increases are small, the era of cheap borrowing may be ending.
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Foxconn plans to renovate its facility in Mount Pleasant to add 700 jobs by mid-2027. The Mount Pleasant Plan Commission recommended the proposal, which is part of a larger effort to increase manufacturing capacity. Foxconn makes servers for artificial intelligence.
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