MILWAUKEE — The United States government officially shut down early Wednesday. In Milwaukee, local residents and a political science professor weigh in on what this could mean for Wisconsinites. This is important stuff going on in our country right now,” said Milwaukee resident Anne Landre. The last time the United States government shut down was during President Trump’s first term. Longtime Milwaukee residents Charlie Dee and his wife say it’s hard to see how this will impact the people in their lives.