American Science & Surplus, a nostalgic science store with locations in Park Ridge, Geneva, and Milwaukee, is at risk of closing due to rising costs and online competition. Owner Patrick Meyer ...

Owner Patrick Meyer says that he'll be selling the business to his workers at the Geneva store and the one here in Milwaukee. American Science and Surplus has been around for nearly 90 years and it's ...

American Science & Surplus started a fundraiser to keep the business afloat. The quirky science store opened its first Milwaukee location in 1981. The owners said the business needs help to cover ...

American Science and Surplus in Milwaukee is now owned by Kim Stenglein, a 22-year employee. The Milwaukee and Geneva, Illinois, stores were sold to employees. The Park Ridge, Illinois, location will ...

It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that one of the most popular items on the shelves of American Science and Surplus is called the “cat butt tissue dispenser.” The store, a staple on Chicago’s ...

Attention surpies, American Science and Surplus in Milwaukee is under new management. Kim Stenglein, an employee of 22 years, is now the owner of the store at 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave. She was the store ...