Articles by Andrea Anderson

Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

For The First Time Ever, Summerfest Is Canceled

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Andrea Anderson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Bridgit Bowden
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 2:20pm
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Summerfest, Milwaukee's multi-day music festival along the city's lakefront, has been canceled because of concerns over COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin State Fair Canceled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

Andrea Anderson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 11:45am
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This Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board of directors overseeing the state’s largest gathering said while some social distancing restrictions have been lifted, the annual 11-day gathering, which attracts more than 1 million people, was too risky.
Series: Milwaukee Gun Violence

Police: 5 Victims, Gunman Dead After Molson Coors Campus Shooting

Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Andrea Anderson
Wisconsin Public Radio
David Hyland
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 6:10am
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A gunman opened fire at Milwaukee's Molson Coors brewery complex, killing five people before taking his own life, according to Milwaukee police.

The Drive Behind The Electronic Messages You See On Wisconsin Highways

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Andrea Anderson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 12:00pm
Hundreds of public safety messages are splashed on the electronic billboards over roadways across Wisconsin.

Businesswoman Takes Weed-Whacking Goats On The Road To Chew Up Invasive Species

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Andrea Anderson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, October 12, 2018 - 12:00pm
What's cute, furry and can take care of pesky weeds and invasive species? Goats.