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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.
Richland Center man is in custody following a chaotic series of events
Aug 6, 2026, 6:34 AM CT
Black Arts Fest MKE celebrates culture, creativity and community
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Jake Dale / Neighborhood News Service
Aug 5, 2026, 6:49 PM CT
Get your 4-year-old ready for elementary school for free through new state program
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Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Aug 5, 2026, 6:43 PM CT
Ramel and Ellia Ana Hill celebrate their Black and Puerto Rican cultures through art and storytelling
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Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Aug 5, 2026, 1:11 PM CT
Wednesday’s final WALK WITH GRACE auction numbers, $4,285 raised on day three
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Aug 5, 2026, 12:04 PM CT
Paid Leave is helping workers — and businesses like mine
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Sarah Piepenburg / Minnesota Reformer
Aug 5, 2026, 12:00 PM CT
El-Sayed declares victory in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary
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Ben Solis / Michigan Advance
Aug 5, 2026, 11:58 AM CT