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Destiny Cousin is a barista at Rochambo Coffee and Tea House, and even before her time working there, her friends knew she was the one to make the perfect shaken espresso.

Jamie Knecht plays with her dogs and talks about their impact on the family.

Moses Neuville talks about the community he has built from barbershop conversations.

The Grey House in Wauwatosa hosted a wood wreath workshop to help people create their own door decorations for Halloween. Stephen Wielebski has the story as he chronicles the artistic journey of two wreaths created at the event by a couple who came up from Chicago to participate in the workshop.

Award-winning children’s book author Kevin Henkes visited Racine Public Library in his hometown for the first time in almost 50 years. He spoke to the community of young readers and longtime fans about his journey from Racine to literary success. Alexis Lonzo has the story.

Media Milwaukee’s Matiana Hernandez speaks with Lily Elon from HI-Five Studio and throughout the city to get insight on the local singer’s roots.

Dozens gathered at Davidson Park to stretch, breathe, and find calm under the full moon. It’s part of a growing trend bringing wellness outdoors and into the community. Holly Garber has the story.

Milwaukee County Zoo hosted its annual Halloween event Boo at the Zoo. Families and friends came and enjoyed the zoo in the evening, with food, rides, and of course, animals. Lasierra Flowers has the story.

College students have a wide range of thoughts about the flood of executive actions, developments and controversies since President Trump took the oath of office in January for a second time. UW-Milwaukee student journalists asked their peers what’s on their mind.

Ben Skrade, a Milwaukee musician, discusses one of his favorite songs from high school and how that love has transformed for him since his first listen.

Some songs find you at just the right moment. For Maya and Simon, it was “A Sunday Kind of Love” by Etta James. This Media Milwaukee podcast episode reveals a tender relationship fueled by a special song.

Lillian Hayward tells why the song “Graceland” by Paul Simon connects us all.