Last week, the Journal Sentinel offered a glimpse of a bygone era with a series of reports that touched on Milwaukee’s organized crime syndicate of the 60s-80s. It made us reminisce not only about a tumultuous time in Wisconsin’s largest city, but it also harkened back to a period where newspapers dug deep, reported details, quoted sources and wrote articles that mattered more than click bait. Along with today’s Key Reads, we suggest you check it out. Start with Mary Spicuzza’s fascinating investigation.

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Health care advocates say dental therapists will help provider shortage in WisconsinWPR

Most snowmobile trails still closed in northern Wisconsin Wisconsin State Journal

US Department of Transportation funds $1 billion for Blatnik bridgeSuperior Telegram

New Wisconsin Realtors CEO: ‘Perfect storm’ market conditions will take years to addressGreen Bay Press-Gazette