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

Dane County Alters Public Health Rules To Avoid Legal Fight With Catholic Diocese

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Hope Kirwan
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Churches in Dane County are now allowed to hold in-person services up to 25% of their capacity. The change comes days after officials received a letter from a law firm hired by the Catholic Diocese of Madison, claiming the county's restrictions unfairly limited the size of religious services.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Milwaukee Bars, Restaurants Can Reopen At Quarter Capacity

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Madeline Fox
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The city of Milwaukee has declared that bars and restaurants can start reopening at 25% capacity beginning at 2 p.m. on June 5, and can also open up outdoor service.
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Protesters Block Beltline In Madison, March From Milwaukee To Wauwatosa

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Protesters blocked traffic on a major arterial roadway and confronted a school board official in Madison, while hundreds in Milwaukee marched to Wauwatosa, in the seventh day of statewide protests calling for justice for George Floyd and decrying racial injustice.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Evers Declares Racism To Be A Public Health Crisis

Zac Schultz
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Gov. Tony Evers declared "racism is a public health crisis" during a June 4 media briefing call about the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

World Dairy Expo Canceled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Bridgit Bowden
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The 2020 World Dairy Expo, a large dairy conference held annually in Madison, has been canceled due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Milwaukee Mayor Seeks Reviews Of Use Of Force By Police During Protests

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Corrinne Hess
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Police in Madison and Milwaukee have used tear gas on policing protesters and shot rubber bullets when they have felt threatened. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he wants a full review done whenever he sees a video or an incident that raises questions.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

For The First Time Ever, Summerfest Is Canceled

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Andrea Anderson
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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: June 2020

Wisconsin State Park Campgrounds Set To Reopen

Danielle Kaeding
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reopening state campgrounds Wednesday, June 10. But the agency says campers will see changes in order to ensure the safety of staff and visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

DHS: Wisconsin Isn't Out Of The Woods With COVID-19

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There have been 19,892 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of June 4, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 492 cases from the day before.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter In Arcadia Eager To Spar Again

Andy Soth
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Waiting for a usual training spot in Onalaska to reopen has given mixed martial arts fighter Felipe Martinez Donis time to contemplate his long-term goal: to open a gym in Arcadia.