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MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Laura Manriquez was 9 years old, her dad asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Her answer? A teacher, a nurse or a nun. “In some way I’ve done a little bit of all of that,” Manriquez said, laughing. She’s been a nurse for almost 25 years. She’s helped persuade politicians to offer treatment alternatives instead of incarceration for people suffering from substance abuse. She’s ran unsuccessfully for state Assembly five times. She’s survived COVID-19. And she continues to keep her neighbors — and Texans — fed du...

Laura Manriquez volunteers at food banks, delivers food to needy people. //end headline wrapper ?> Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Laura Manriquez, known to her neighbors as “Milwaukee’s Food Fairy,” frequently delivers food from food pantries and stores to those with transportation issues. Here, she fist bumps DelMonte, her Lincoln Village neighbor and mentee. Photo by Sue Vliet/NNS. When Laura Manriquez was 9 years old, her dad asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Her answer? A teacher, a nurse or a nun. “In some way I’ve done a little bit ...

Cowboys trending upwards as week 4 of the preseason comes to a close (Source: KPLC) By McNeese Sports Information | January 30, 2021 at 3:01 PM CST - Updated January 30 at 3:01 PM LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - McNeese changed gears a bit in its fourth preseason game of the spring season, playing two full, 15-minute quarters and treating them like the first and third quarter of a game. Quarterback Cody Orgeron continued to look solid in the preseason, completing 10 of 15 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns for the White Team while JUCO running back transfer Deonta McMahon took snaps fro...