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Our Team’s First Memories of Milwaukee | Milwaukee Magazine

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March 15, 2024

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Our Team’s First Memories of Milwaukee | Milwaukee Magazine

1. Strawberry Paletas in the Summer

BIANCA CABRAL, EDITORIAL DESIGNER

Being born and raised here I don’t know that I can point out a specific first memory. During the summer, my siblings and I would spend our days playing outside always hoping to hear the street vendors pass by. As we heard the chiming paletero bells, we’d run out to the front yard to buy some delicious treats. If it wasn’t paletas, it was corn, fruit or churros from the elotero. Strawberry paletas were my absolute favorite treat to complete a summer evening!

2. “The Twisty Bridge”

CHRIS DROSNER, EXECUTIVE EDITOR

I can’t say definitively that it’s the first, but it might be riding in my parents’ old Datsun through the old Marquette interchange in the early 80s, en route to my visit my grandparents in South Milwaukee. I would end up calling it “the twisty bridge” because of the spaghetti-like assortment of ramps and overpasses that put us out on the breathtakingly high (to me at least) bridge over the Menomonee Valley. I guess I was an infrastructure nerd from the start, because the twisty bridge was always a highlight of our Milwaukee visits, right up there with the zoo, Brewers games and Grant Park visits.

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3. Zaffiro’s Pizza

CAROLE NICKSIN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND PUBLISHER

Eating lunch at Zaffirro’s after accepting my job at MilMag.

4. A Typical Milwaukee Winter

MELISA MACKEVICIUS, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

My first memories of Milwaukee were a scouting trip before moving here. It was a typical Milwaukee winter – like summer one day, and a blizzard the next. On the Saturday we were walking around the Third Ward checking out all of the local hot spots and enjoying cocktails on The Journeyman rooftop, and the next we were trudging through foot-deep snow and dining at Lake Park bistro. My husband and I loved the food, while my son (2 at the time), loved running around the park in the snow!

5. Milwaukee Art Museum

SOFIA CORTES, EDITORIAL INTERN

My first memory of Milwaukee was as a little girl when my family and I visited Wisconsin while we lived in Puerto Rico. I remember we did all of the things, but what I remember most is visiting the Milwaukee Art Museum. I was so little, so I can’t clearly remember any of the exact exhibits but I do remember that I loved all of the windows and the architecture, and I was looking through the windows more than looking at the actual art back then because I was only 4 or 5 years old.

6. The Wicked Hop

LISA BAKER, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

My first memory of Milwaukee was in January 2010 as my husband I were making our decision to relocate here. We had looked at various communities in the area and ended up at the Wicked Hop for an early dinner. As we enjoyed our Bloody Marys (we have since realized that Wisconsin is a standout for this drink!) and observed a packed restaurant in the middle of winter – our decision was solidified!

7. Arctic Monkeys at Summerfest

SOPHIE YUFA, JUNIOR DESIGNER

Ten years ago, I saw Arctic Monkeys headline at the opening night of Summerfest. It was my first concert, EVER! I distinctly remember being in awe of the Hoan Bridge towering over me and (seemingly) amplifying the noise. I’d never been around so many people before. At the time, I knew next to nothing about Milwaukee and had no idea of the significant role it would later come to play in my life. Can’t wait to go back to Summerfest again this year!

8. Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

BRIANNA SCHUBERT, ASSOCIATE DIGITAL EDITOR

Growing up in East Troy, which is about 40 minutes down I-43 from Milwaukee, I came to the city pretty often with my family for different events and day trips. (Shout out to my mom for all the “Camp Schubert” summer fun!) My first memory, which is fuzzy and almost certainly more like an amalgamation of memories, is going to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Oh man, when we were going to the Betty Brinn, I knew it was going to be a good day. I loved the anticipatory walk through the parking garage, up an elevator (if I’m remembering correctly…) and into the beautiful atrium where a day’s worth of fun was waiting on the other side of a wall. I adored playing in the mailroom, mechanic shop, meteorology green screen, mini grocery store and the stage, which had costumes and props. My sister and I would put on performances for my incredibly patient mother. I got to play pretend and be creative all day, and it was genuinely the best.

9. Mass at Basilica of Saint Josaphat

ARCHER PARQUETTE, MANAGING EDITOR

I’m from these parts, so I don’t really have a first first memory of Milwaukee. It’s just kind of a miasma of sight and sound assaulting my little baby head for the first couple years. The first image that really stands out to me is the Basilica of Saint Josaphat, where we went to church every Sunday. I remember the giant, domed ceiling absolutely towering over me, overwhelmingly beautiful in a way my lil self couldn’t quite articulate. And funny enough, I still kind of get that feeling when I’m there.

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Milwaukee police chase, 15-year-old driver arrested

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January 8, 2026

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Milwaukee police chase, 15-year-old driver arrested

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Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police arrested a 15-year-old boy after a pursuit across the city’s north side Wednesday night.

What they’re saying:

The chase started around 9:20 p.m. MPD said officers saw a vehicle that was wanted in an armed robbery and tried to stop it near 33rd and Locust, but the driver took off.

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The chase ended roughly two miles away near 29th and Roosevelt, where the driver got out and ran. MPD said the suspect’s vehicle continued to roll and collided with another vehicle. Officers ultimately caught the 15-year-old and took him into custody.

What’s next:

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

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Milwaukee stabbing near 40th and McKinley; 1 wounded, 1 arrested

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January 8, 2026

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Milwaukee stabbing near 40th and McKinley; 1 wounded, 1 arrested

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Milwaukee Police Department

MILWAUKEE – One person was taken to the hospital after a stabbing in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Jan. 7.

What we know:

According to Milwaukee police, a 26-year-old was stabbed around 7 p.m. near 40th and McKinley.

Milwaukee police arrested a suspect on the scene.

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What you can do:

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.

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Milwaukee man charged; officer trapped in defendant’s getaway car

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January 7, 2026

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MILWAUKEE – A 26-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fleeing police during an arrest attempt. An officer who was present to make the arrest ended up being trapped in the backseat of the defendant’s vehicle during an attempt to flee law enforcement. The accused is Kewane Daniels – and he faces the following criminal counts:

First-degree recklessly endangering safety
False imprisonment
Operating a motor vehicle to flee or in an attempt to elude an officer
Second-degree recklessly endangering safety

Property taken, arrest attempt

What we know:

According to the criminal complaint, Milwaukee police reported to the Comfort Suites near 118th and Silver Spring after a caller indicated that “property had been taken from her by the defendant,” the complaint says. The caller indicated location data alerted her that the property was in the hotel parking lot. Daniels also had two warrants for his arrest.

The caller reached out to Daniels to come outside and meet her. Law enforcement were going to assist with arresting Daniels and getting the property back.

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The complaint indicates Daniels approached his car, and an officer followed and positioned himself behind an open rear door. He “drew his service weapon knowing that Daniels was reported to frequently be armed,” the complaint says. The officer ordered Daniels not to place the car in drive, but the complaint says Daniels ignored the orders and “accelerated in reverse in an attempt to flee (the officer).”

Arresting officer trapped in defendant’s vehicle

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The officer, who was now being forced to back pedal, “realized he could not keep up with the quickly reversing vehicle, and feared he may be overtaken and crushed beneath the auto. (The officer) stated that he had to jump into the open rear passenger’s seat in order to escape the possibility of being knocked down beneath the oncoming vehicle’s door and tires,” the complaint says.

The defendant quickly accelerated out of the hotel parking lot with the officer in the rear seat. The officer “continually ordered him to stop the car,” the complaint says. The officer stated, “Daniels fled at a high rate of speed near 90 mph east on W. Silver Spring Drive while losing control and mounting the curb several times,” the complaint says. During this entire incident, the officer said he “kept his service weapon aimed at Daniels while in the back seat. Due to the speeds and reckless driving, (the officer) could not exit the vehicle,” the complaint says.

The court filing says the officer having his firearm pointed had no effect on Daniels pulling over the vehicle. Later, he put his weapon away to try and convince Daniels that he was not in danger and to pull over the vehicle. Instead, the defendant continued fleeing and driving recklessly, the complaint says.

Defendant bails, car crashes

What we know:

Near 92nd and Birch Avenue in Milwaukee, the complaint says, “Daniels opened the driver’s door and abandoned the vehicle which was still moving at approximately 35 mph.” The officer remained trapped in the rear passenger seat of the driverless vehicle which “came to a stop when it mounted the curb, continued into a front yard, and eventually crashed into a tree,” the complaint says. It is noted that Daniels’ vehicle had the child locks engaged, so the officer was unable to exit the vehicle on his own.

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Officers in other squads quickly located Daniels. The complaint indicates the defendant was “missing footwear in extremely frigid temperatures.” His footwear was recovered in a grassy area near where he was taken into custody.

What’s next:

Online court records indicate Daniels is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Milwaukee County court on Thursday, Jan. 8.

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