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Karen Stokes
Civic Media
Karen Stokes is a Milwaukee-based freelance journalist with more than 16 years of experience reporting on local and national politics, as well as community interest stories that highlight culture, social issues, and civic engagement for local, regional, and national publications.
Michigan bill legalizing backyard deer feeding passes, but bans could remain
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Laura Herberg / Bridge Michigan
Jul 15, 2026, 12:48 PM CT
‘You can see God’s hand in it’: How Milwaukee women are building a double Dutch community through sisterhood and fitness
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Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jul 15, 2026, 10:42 AM CT
Squire Robinson leads a new generation of Milwaukee artists with his distinctly bold style
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Jake Dale / Neighborhood News Service, Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jul 15, 2026, 10:07 AM CT
Wisconsin governments have received $160 million in opioid settlement funds. Here’s where it’s going.
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Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch, Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch
Jul 15, 2026, 10:02 AM CT
