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The Recombobulation Area is a 19-time 21-TIME! Milwaukee Press Club award-winning opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. The Recombobulation Area is now part of Civic Media.

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We love Milwaukee. And we love Milwaukee Day.
We hope you’re out there celebrating this glorious made-up holiday. Maybe you’re out there having a brat and a beer for lunch. Why not!? It’s Milwaukee Day!
Or, maybe you’re like me, and wanted to make it down to City Hall for their official Milwaukee Day celebration!
Here’s my view of the official 414 flag being unfurled.
Immaculate vibes all around as we celebrated this glorious city.
And on the drive back, this really did happen.
Wild!
So, while you’re here in the Milwaukee Day spirit, take a moment and subscribe to The Recombobulation Area.
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Oh, and attend our live event tonight at Anodyne Walker’s Point, 5:30 p.m.
[We are monitoring the severe weather situation unfolding in the state and will be sure to keep you posted if anything changes with our event this evening. Stay tuned!]
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