Is Summerfest the most successful feather in Milwaukee's cap?
Published July 10, 2012
It's easy to argue that nothing is as successful as, or has the longevity of Summerfest. So, is it the most successful feather in Milwaukee's cap?
Published July 10, 2012
It's easy to argue that nothing is as successful as, or has the longevity of Summerfest. So, is it the most successful feather in Milwaukee's cap?
Published March 17, 2009
Since it's his birthday, I wanted to revisit a 2002 lunch I had with Michael Cudahy. Please enjoy this interview and let's all remember to sing "Happy Birthday" to a great, civic-minded Milwaukeean, Michael Cudahy. Cheers!
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