Cover story: The wind in his sails

Look at that big ol' lake just sitting there. MKE reporter Tim Cigelske wanted to see how it could function beyond simply providing beautiful scenery and cooler air, so he took sailing lessons to transform from landlubber to fearless seafarer.

On the cover: Photo taken on Lake Michigan during writer Tim Cigelske's sailing lessons.

Photo by C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Palmer's Steakhouse
Threeview: 'Scoop'
In your ear: Maritime
Bartender of the week: Karen Schoenung of Sprecher Brewing Co.
Weekly food and drink specials
Off the blighted path: Hank Aaron Trail shows off rejuvenated Menomonee Valley
From Midwest to Mideast: Cincere takes his music to the troops overseas
Get the bowl rolling: Learn the basics of lawn bowling
It's beer pong time!
Festival watch: What's happening 10 to 13

how we live
New store on the scene: Lake Country Golf
On the job: So you wanna be a brewery worker

in the know
Profile of Ken Koppa: Indie grocer corners the market in quirk
When I was 30 of Larraine McNamara-McGraw: Losing job sparked law career

online features
Ask Mom: Don't let this sleeping dog lie
MKE Exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.
MKE blogs Staff ramblings, as well as those of a few contributing bloggers
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices A directory of the local blogging community