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This Day in Milwaukee History

Nov. 20, 1989
Robin Yount wins American League Most Valuable Player Award for the second time. He becomes only the third player in baseball history to win MVP awards at two different positions.

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OnMilwaukee.com Sports Weekend Preview: Nov. 20-22, 2009

In Sports
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - 3:16 p.m.

The Bucks wrap up a six-game homestand tonight with a 7:30 p.m. meeting with the Charlotte Bobcats. They'll be shorthanded, as Andrew Bogut and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute are both out with injury and Michael Redd isn't quite ready to return.
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With Andrew Bogut out, there will be more pressure on rookie Brandon Jennings to carry the Bucks' offensive load.

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In Politics

The politics of the veto

By Doug Hissom - 1:04 p.m.
There was certainly no lack of passion at the Milwaukee County Board's veto override session this week, especially when ...
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In Travel & Visitors Guide Briefs

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3

By Jeff Sherman - 1:01 p.m.
The 11th season of ice skating at "Slice of Ice" at Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee begins Dec. 3.
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In Movies & TV

OnMedia: A "reality" TV search for a daughter

By Tim Cuprisin - 11:00 a.m.
A Brookfield family searches for a long-lost daughter on ABC's new "Find My Family" debuting next week ... Scott Steele ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz

OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Nov. 20-22, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - 9:04 a.m.
Milwaukee is buzzing this weekend before Thanksgiving with celebrations of holiday lights, sporting events and big concerts. ...
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In Music

Bondy returns to Milwaukee ... with backup

By Bobby Tanzilo - 5:16 a.m.
For a lot of Milwaukeeans, the A.A. Bondy awakening took place when the former Verbena frontman performed a solo opening ...
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In Arts & Entertainment

Folk Fair performers educate, entertain, bond

By Andrew Wagner - Thursday
Dancers have been a part of Folk Fair since the event started more than 60 years ago. For some, it's a hobby. For others, ...
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In Kids & Family

Family Weekend Roundup: Nov. 19-22, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The holiday fun begins this weekend in Milwaukee. So take the kids to a tree lighting, or check out the Holiday Folk ...
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In Music

Cross Canadian Ragweed feels at home on the road

By Drew Olson - Thursday
A lot of bands would crumble under a schedule that includes between 200 and 250 live shows per year, but Cross Canadian ...
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In Movies & TV

OnMedia: You don't need cable TV for help with your Thanksgiving dinner

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
With the arrival of the digital TV era this year, you don't need cable to get wall-to-wall cooking tips as you get ready ...
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In Living

OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Nov. 19, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
This week, we're all a flutter about a cadre of techy-toys, a crunch snack and a spicy sauce, some quirky funk and, ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz Briefs

The Milwaukee Holiday Parade steps off Saturday

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The Milwaukee Holiday Parade -- now in its 83rd year -- begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.
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In Arts & Entertainment

Next Act Theatre finds absurdity on the 7th floor

By Damien Jaques - Thursday
Characters like the Octomom, Balloon Boy -- and his father -- and Joe the Plumber, spreading his opinions on the Middle ...
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In Sports Briefs

Live Blog Recap: Bucks vs. New Jersey

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
The Bucks continued their winning ways tonight with a 99-85 victory over New Jersey Wednesday night.
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In Sports

Fantasy football forecast: Week 11 studs and duds

By Eric Huber - Wednesday
With Miami and Carolina slated to tee it up Thursday night, we're back with some early insight and analysis from the ...
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In Politics

Clock is ticking for decision on Hoan Bridge

By Steve Jagler - Wednesday
It's been a semi-charmed kind of life for the Hoan Bridge, the yellow-arched icon of Milwaukee's Lakefront. But time ...
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In Living

Gimme 5 partnership solves a recycling problem

By Julie Lawrence - Wednesday
At this point in the game, most people can agree that recycling, which has been routinely happening for decades now, ...
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In Arts & Entertainment

OnMedia: There's a bit less "reality" around town

By Tim Cuprisin - Wednesday
Molly Malaney has left her job at Kohl's, packed her bags and headed to Seattle to try life with "The Bachelor."
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In Dining

Hitting the town for Thanksgiving dinner (or drinks)

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
The work in the kitchen is well worth the result, but there's a reason it's called work. So, if this Thanksgiving, you ...
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In Marketplace

Where to sell books in Brew City

By Molly Snyder Edler - Wednesday
You're not going to get rich reselling your books, but you might get a little fun money for the weekend or, at the very ...
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In Marketplace

Our favorite local clothing shops

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Tuesday
Whether you love or hate to shop for clothing, chances are you find yourself going to the same shops because when you ...
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In Dining

Ward's House of Prime - Steaks will tempt you, Prices will bring you back..

By YourMilwaukeeDining - 1:43 p.m.

Milwaukee is fortunate to welcome a new restaurant to the downtown dining scene this week. Ward's House of Prime debuts tomorrow (November 16th) at 540 E. Mason ...

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Featured Staff Writers' Blogs

Tim Cuprisin

It's now officially Christmas on Milwaukee radio

Posted on Nov. 13, 2009 - 7:02 p.m.

Molly Snyder Edler

Today's oxymoron: calorie counting at Culver's

Posted on Nov. 18, 2009 - 6:39 p.m.

Julie Lawrence

Drinking for a difference

Posted on Nov. 17, 2009 - 08:01 a.m.

Drew Olson

Ouch: The Zoo Interchange needs 3 new bridges

Posted on Nov. 19, 2009 - 7:43 p.m.

Maureen Post

Hot wax and pressed pennies

Posted on Nov. 15, 2009 - 11:22 p.m.

Jeff Sherman

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3

Posted on Nov. 20, 2009 - 1:01 p.m.

Bobby Tanzilo

Rehearsal dinner proves Urbieta is ready for Beard

Posted on Nov. 19, 2009 - 09:42 a.m.

Andy Tarnoff

When was the last time you saw these around the office?

Posted on Nov. 18, 2009 - 1:58 p.m.

Reader Poll

What's the best part about Thanksgiving in Milwaukee?
	The Packers play on a Thursday.
	Gluttonous eating without consequence.
	The weather should be nice enough on "Black Friday" to shop Bayshore or Third Ward.
	One or two days off of work.
	Giving thanks, with friends and family.
	Christmas is only a month away, and Hanukkah is even closer.
	Bah humbug.
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