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Meet the winners and finalists you voted Best of Milwaukee's City Confidential for 2025. In each category, the winner is noted first and the finalists are listed alphabetically.

Local Activist

Emilio De Torre *Winner*

Angela Lang

Chloe Longmire

Jenna Washuleski

Ryan Clancy

Local Character

Charlie Berens *Winner*

Dear Ruthie

Milverine

Local Entrepreneur

Russ Klisch - Lakefront Brewery *Winner*

John Crone - Man on the Moon Events

Marisa Schmitz - Boho Luxe Boutique

Marla Poytinger - Bars & Rec

Ryan Laessig - Milwaukee Makers Market

Local Podcast

Milwaukee Uncut *Winner*

Ag45

MKE Sports Express

Radio Free Galaxy

Milwaukee Alderperson

Marina Dimitrijevic *Winner*

Peter Burgelis

Scott Spiker

Milwaukee Influencer

Derek Mosley *Wi

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