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Discovery World celebrated 15 years along the lakefront of Milwaukee, and the museum’s success as an institution of scientific education to have continued its mission during the pandemic, at its annual gala fundraising benefit under COVID-19 health and safety protocols that included proof of vaccination.

The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce hosted veterans and community groups from around the state to celebrate Veterans Day in downtown Milwaukee, reviving the annual parade and adding a new festival event. After being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, spectators were delighted with its mix of patriotic displays.

The family-oriented festival brought residents from Latinx neighborhoods together at the historic Forest Home Cemetery to honor the traditions of the Day of the Dead. The event began with a 5K Run/Walk through the cemetery, then continued with food trucks, local vendors, arts and crafts for children, music and entertainment, and traditional Día de los Muertos ofrendas.

Milwaukee County leaders, Vietnam veterans and their families, and members of the public gathered at Veterans Park along Lake Michigan on October 23 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Southeast Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial’s dedication. The ceremony was organized by Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans (WVV) Chapter One, who was also the driving force in the construction of the memorial 30 years ago. The site has since become a sacred focal point in Veterans Park. The tribute include a flyover by two F-16’s from Truax Rield in Madison, and a static display of a UH 60 Blackhawk helicopter. Speakers included...

The Port Milwaukee and The DeLong Company held a ground breaking ceremony for a nearly $35-million agricultural maritime export facility at Jones Island on October 13, the largest one-time investment in the port history since the 1950s. Representatives from the Port, DeLong, and the City of Milwaukee were joined by Governor Tony Evers, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore, federal, state and local officials, Port customers and stakeholders to celebrate the investment that will create jobs, support Wisconsin’s agriculture industry, and grow the regional economy. “Vessels from all over the world can come to this property. The...