Cover story: Aren't they precious? Take this issue and cuddle with it: MKE explores the science of warm and fuzzy, with plenty of gratuitous, make-you-go-awwww pictures. Plus, take our cute questionnaire and see how your opinions compare with others.

On the cover: Photo illustration by C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Genghis Khan
Threeview: 'Fast Food Nation'
In your ear: Smile Thru This
Bartender of the week: Lori Mann of House of Frank N Stein
Weekly food and drink specials

how we live
Get 'em while it's cold Clothing to keep a cyclist comfortable
New store on the scene: Jilly and George

in the know
Profile of Ife Olatunji: Her hip-hop documentary explores two of her passions
When I was 30 of Reuben Harpole: Less talk, more action in 1960s

online features
Ask Mom: Been caught smoking
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