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Hey Milwaukee, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: World championship cheese contest, family free day at the zoo, and ultimate thrifting event + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Milwaukee protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Expanding access in Milwaukee County: Rehab Lab Chiropractic has opened a Wauwatosa location, bringing more care for back pain, neck tension, and sciatica, plus movement assessments for East Tosa, Tosa Village, and nearby Milwaukee neighborhoods — get details on services offered.
Savings measures under review: MPS plans four public meetings on the 2026 to 2027 budget after audits flagged a deficit, with the first already held at James Madison Academic Campus and more sessions coming — see how you can weigh in.
Thousands of entries, 150 classes: Local cheesemakers from southeastern Wisconsin compete as the World Championship Cheese Contest begins today in Madison. Judging runs March 3 and 4 at Monona Terrace, with the champion announced March 5 — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Pasta night, upgraded: Let Egg & Flour Pasta Bar handle dinner with handmade noodles, rich sauces, and zero fuss. In Bay View, it’s the kind of comforting bowl that tastes like someone’s nonna moved in next door, minus the unsolicited life advice and all the extra Tupperware.
Sustainable style fix: Bandit MKE is a vintage clothing, accessories, and gift shop on Brady Street, rooted in sustainability and inclusivity, with curated finds from every era. Closet cleanouts become trade-ups for pieces people actually love, and they buy unique vintage, too.
Quick chill, big exhale: When your week’s got your shoulders up to your ears, bioworX offers whole-body cryotherapy that resets you in three brisk minutes. Add compression boots or an infrared session for extra recovery, then float back into the day feeling curiously upbeat about your to-do list.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🛍 Ultimate Thrifting Event for Women/Teens @ Brookfield Conference Center | Tuesday (3/3) at 9:00 AM – If your love language is thrift, the much-talked-about pop-up in Brookfield is back for one week with 50,000+ finds, sizes petite to plus, 70 to 90 percent off. Free to attend, with fitting rooms and giant bags. Bring your teen, patience, and an empty trunk.
👪 Family Free Day @ Milwaukee County Zoo | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take the crew to the zoo, this is it: free admission for everyone. Parking and extras still cost, so bring cash, a stroller, and your best Midwest crowd skills. Courtesy of Tri City National Bank and FOX6.
🎨 Tilemaking @ Kuumba Juice & Coffee | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Roll up your sleeves and make a clay tile for a community bulletin board on the Beerline Trail, celebrating Riverwest’s perch on the Milwaukee River. Learn how we’re tackling invasive species, toxic sediment, and river restoration. Free, neighborly, and yes, worth reading; registration encouraged.
📖 A Passage Reading of the Sand County Almanac @ New Berlin Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Grab a seat at the library for Aldo Leopold Week, where local conservation pros read A Sand County Almanac out loud, then chat about our Waukesha woods, waters, and what we owe them. Free, family-friendly, coffee and cocoa included. No hiking boots required, just curiosity.
🍀 Waukesha Art Crawl @ Almont Gallery | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Feeling lucky? Downtown Waukesha turns into an art-and-vintage treasure hunt with 100+ artists, live music, galleries, studios, and plenty to sip. Wander the crawl, pop into Burlap & Lace and Metropolitan Antiques, maybe paint a pet for HAWS, then pretend you planned it.
🐶 Dog Rescue Meet & Greet @ Dogtopia of Milwaukee East Side (2219 N Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI) | Sunday (3/8) at 1:30 PM – Finally, a meet and greet where drooling is encouraged. Head to Dogtopia on the East Side for rescue pups, quick adoption chats, and a free photoshoot that flatters grays and whiskers, plus a goodie bag if you bring home a new roommate. Open to all.
☘ Shamrock Shindig @ Elite Sports Club-Brookfield | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to claim your Irish side, consider it found. Pros from McNamara McCarthy teach jigs, kids attack inflatables, and you snag 10 bonus tickets by bringing a non-member family. Entry is free, activities take tickets or activity bands.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Milwaukee report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 42°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 19%
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 44°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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