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In the modern digital age of electronic gadgets and mobile devices, one tiny bit of plastic has survived for 70 years and continues to inspire the builders of tomorrow. LEGO, a creative toy that is enjoyed regardless of age or youth, attracted thousands of visitors to the Wisconsin Center for three days of brick-tastic fun. The award-winning LEGO KidsFest returned this year to Milwaukee, to the delight of fans, from October 7 through October 9. The family-owned company with headquarters in Billund, Denmark was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, who began by making wooden toys. His company...

The Mitchell Building at 207 East Michigan Street was once home to Milwaukee’s folk music scene, where the Blue River Cafe was located.

The most difficult experience of growing up blind was not the inability to see, for Cheryl Orgas it was dealing with the stereotypes other people had about blindness and what she could accomplish. As a wife, mother, and director of a nonprofit that provides alternative ways for people with print disabilities to read, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome physical challenges and celebrate their uniqueness. | Q&A with Cheryl Orgas   Milwaukee Independent: What was the most difficult experience you had growing up with blindness? Cheryl Orgas: The most difficult experience in growing up blind was having...