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Milwaukee's Daily Magazine for April Fool's 2011

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1. Political unrest shoots milk prices to unheard-of record levels
Due to the political unrest surrounding the state budget situation, prices for Wisconsin dairy products are climbing, and that has consumers and economists around the country nervous.
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2. New, sleek East Side Open Pantry opens tomorrow
Shake whatever perceptions you have of 24-hour convenience stores, and get ready for the new East Side Open Pantry.
3. East Pointe Blockbuster to close April 10
The Blockbuster location at 544 E. Ogden Ave., in the East Pointe Marketplace strip mall, will close its doors April 10.
4. Ford's marketing guy talks auto show, social media and more
I caught up with Eric Peterson from Ford (and a Wauwatosa-native) to talk about his work at Ford, the auto show, social media and more.
5. Downtown: Kohl's, Target or Walmart?
If you had to choose, which big "discount" retailer is right for Downtown Milwaukee?
6. Despite my indie roots, Borders loss concerns me
As a long-time employee and devotee of indie bookshops, I view the closing of the Borders stores here with mixed feelings.
7. Come on, Target!
This one is a no brainer as we all try to bring Downtown back. The people who run Grand Avenue, whoever that is now, need to get on horseback and make their way to Minneapolis.
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8. Downtown Borders to close
Borders Group Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection Wednesday and said it's closing nearly 30 percent of its locations. Downtown Milwaukee is on the list.
9. Frommer's: Milwaukee Public Market is one of "America's best"
The Milwaukee Public Market is listed as one of "America's Best Public Markets" by Frommer's,
10. Olive Fine Organic Living coming to Downer Avenue
Olive Fine Organic Living, a retail store, will open this spring on Downer Avenue.
11. Links to Super Bowl Champions merchandise
Need a Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Champions shirt or hat? We've compiled a few links for your shopping convenience.
12. One El Rey market to open, another to close
El Rey co-owner Ernesto Villarreal confirmed that his smallest supermercado, located at 1023 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr., will close at the end of February or early March. Another large-scale El Rey will open in about six weeks.
13. Local agency ranks top 10 Super Bowl ads
So what did two local experts think of last night's Super Bowl TV advertising performance? Read on.
14. Stone Creek Coffee gets into the Packers grind
Local businesses are all finding ways to ride the Super Bowl wave, and local coffee roaster Stone Creek Coffee is no different.
15. Retail, restaurant wishes for 342 N. Water St.?
Marquee space at the Mayer Building at 342 N. Water St. is now available. What would you like to see there?
16. Teavana opens at Bayshore on Feb. 25
Teavana opens its second area location on Feb. 25 at Bayshore Town Center.
17. BrewCity Bruisers and Trek have something in common
According to a recent press release from real estate group Cassidy Turley Barry, both the BrewCity Bruisers and the Trek Bicycle Corporation have leased new spaces.
18. Alterra creating new bike corral on Prospect Avenue
This spring, Alterra continues its commitment to good urban design with the development of a new bike parking island at its recently remodeled Prospect Avenue location.
19. Valentina moving inventory online, closing Mequon location
Valentina, a Mequon boutique with nearly 40 years under its fashion belt, is taking its inventory online and closing its location at 1505 W. Mequon Rd.
20. Classy Girls cash in on cupcake craze
Sara Hanson and Erica Elia opened Classy Girl Cupcakes in November. Here's their story.
21. Mayfair adds Sunday to parental guidance program
In response to Sunday's hubbub -- for lack of a better word -- Mayfair has added Sundays to its Parental Guidance Required (PGR) program.
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22. El Guapo's closes its doors
El Guapo's Mexican Restaurant, 342 E. Silver Spring Dr., is no longer open for business.
23. Mayfair speaks ... finally
Mayfair Mall's senior general manager Stephen Smith has issued a statement about the events that led to the mall closing early on Sunday.
24. Area couple goes live on HSN tomorrow
Keepers Frames, owned by Ed and Amy Seckinger, is growing and has nabbed a spot on the Home Shopping Network.
25. Ring in the new year with Ray's
Those of you patiently waiting for Ray's MTB to open can finally stop spinning your wheels and hit the trails.