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Milwaukee North Side Pop-up Farmers Market in 4th year

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August 8, 2023

Milwaukee North Side Pop-up Farmers Market in 4th year

MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee weekly pop-up farmers market is making its way around the city’s north side during the month of August, bringing a taste of agriculture to the city.

“It’s just a wonderful place to come and taste new things,” said Twana Dixon.

“It’s really cool to bring agricultural education into the city,” said Tyler Foote.

Foote teaches agribusiness at Vincent High School.

Milwaukee North Side Pop-up Farmers Market

“We have green beans, zucchini, squash,” said Foote.

His students have gotten more than a taste of agriculture.

“It’s kind of like, a farm-to-table, like, experience, so students get to see everything made, sold, created, everything,” said Foote.

They were one of about 18 vendors at 35th and Congress Tuesday, Aug. 8, part of the North Side Pop-up Farmers Market in August, now in its fourth year.

Milwaukee North Side Pop-up Farmers Market

“To have farmers markets like this is amazing on the north side of Milwaukee because people who might not be exposed to fresh food have that opportunity,” said Foote.

“We’re in the middle of a food desert, so trying to serve neighborhoods that don’t have access to a farmers market now or, sometimes, grocery stores generally or a lot of fresh and healthy options,” said Sarah Bregant, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation.

“We have to travel quite a distance to get to a grocery store,” said Dixon. “My most important thing is the fruit and vegetable.”

The fruits and vegetables have grown on Dixon’s great-granddaughter, Nova.

Milwaukee North Side Pop-up Farmers Market

“It’s right down the street from me,” said Dixon. “I can come here and buy fresh fruit and vegetables, which the kids enjoy, and look at her, she’s really enjoying it.”

The traveling market could inspire a long-lasting lifestyle.

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“We have volunteers at Vincent High School that are actually making products with the produce to show people what they can make as fresh, nutritious food,” said Foote.

The pop-up markets accept SNAP and EBT benefits.

Milwaukee North Side Pop-up Farmers Market

There is talk of creating a permanent market on the north side.

Here are details on the upcoming pop-up markets:

Tuesday, August 15 – 3:30-6:30pm – 3725 N. Sherman Blvd (Embassy Center MKE)
Tuesday, August 22 – 3:30-6:30pm – 3945 N. 31st St (Century City I Building)

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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6 hours ago

November 29, 2024

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

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14 hours ago

November 29, 2024

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery

It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.

MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!

People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.

The sale runs until noon.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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21 hours ago

November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

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Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

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Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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