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You can support the Milwaukee County Zoo by camping this summer
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - As summer approaches, people are eager to set up their tents and go camping. Most years, the Zoological Society of Milwaukee invites guests to Snooze at the Zoo , but this year officials are inviting you to Snooze FOR the Zoo at home.
Due to ongoing safety restrictions related to COVID-19, the traditional camping fundraiser at the zoo has been canceled. Whether you camp at a campground, in your backyard, or even in your living room, officials want you to still be able to take a piece of the Milwaukee County Zoo with you. Officials say Snooze FOR the Zoo is an opportunity to help the Zoological Society of Milwaukee while enjoying some of the best parts about camping.
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MILWAUKEE, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Nearly 90% of cultural institutions around the world closed their doors due to pandemic-related safety concerns last year; in Wisconsin, the arts and culture sectors were among those hit the hardest. Northwestern Mutual is seeking to ensure residents and visitors will have the opportunity to continue experiencing the city s many vibrant cultural attractions. The company, through its Foundation, today announced $1.4 million in grants to support prominent destinations in Milwaukee. Our city s cultural spaces provide families, children and tourists with one-of-a-kind opportunities that broaden our knowledge and connect us to different experiences, said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. Northwestern Mutual is proud to support these impactful organizations as they continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic and reopen their offerings to our community.
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What s the best way to parent? Experts would say to set smart limits, don t clip their wings, and don t try to fix everything. Is get in there with the elephants on that list? No? Well, one Wisconsin guy didn t get the memo.
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WISN, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, reported a Wisconsin dad was trying to impress his son by climbing over a locked fences area at the Milwaukee County Zoo elephant exhibit. His goal was to hang out with the elephants.
What ended up happening was nowhere near as impressive.
100 Years of stability and community involvement
Anniversary Celebrations: WaterStone Bank
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For 100 years WaterStone Bank has served local communities as a financial institution known for its tradition of stability and community involvement.
From 1921 until 2008, WaterStone Bank was primarily known as Wauwatosa Savings Bank. The bank was founded by Edward F. Geske and other local businessmen in Wauwatosa on the site that is now 7615 W. State Street in the Village of Wauwatosa.
Today, the bank’s long-time Wauwatosa branch is located at 7500 W. State Street in a facility that was built in 1971.
The bank experienced significant
growth
leading up to 2008. New branch offices were opening throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, additional product lines were being offered, and in 2005 the bank’s public stock began trading on NASDAQ.