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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is a publication that was created out of two notable publications: The Milwaukee Sentinel and The Milwaukee Journal. The Sentinel was founded as a weekly publication by Solomon Juneau, Milwaukee’s first mayor, in 1837, and by 1844, The Sentinel was the state’s leading newspaper of the nineteenth century. Later, The Journal was founded in 1882 by Lucius W. Nieman under the name of the Daily Journal but changed its title to the Milwaukee Journal in 1890. This publication became known for “its coverage of Milwaukee and state affairs, gained extensive statewide circulation, and became distinguished for its editorial stance”, according to Britannica Encyclopedia. The two papers were merged by Journal Communications in 1995, resulting in the title it is known by today, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
The publication has been awarded three Pulitzer Prizes since the name change in 2008, 2010, and 2011.
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