10th anniversary: Why Milwaukee is called ‘Cream City’

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10th anniversary: Why Milwaukee is called ‘Cream City’

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WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Ann-Elise Henzl’s 2017 story about how Milwaukee got the nickname “Cream City.”

Mentioned in this episode:

How Milwaukee Got The Nickname 'Cream City'
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