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

Trump Campaign Sues Northwoods TV Station For Airing COVID-19 Attack Ad

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Rob Mentzer
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President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is suing a Rhinelander TV station for airing an advocacy group's political ad.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

GOP State Lawmakers Release Bill Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic

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Laurel White
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GOP state lawmakers have released their plan to combat the economic and social problems created by the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. The Legislature is expected to vote soon on the bill.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

DHS: 3,428 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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The state Department of Health Services announced on April 13 that there are 3,428 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, a jump of 87 cases from the day before. 155 people have died.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

To The Polls In A Pandemic: How Wisconsin Went Ahead With An Election Amidst A Public Health Crisis

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Shawn Johnson
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Wisconsin's April election made history, not for who was on the ballot, but because it happened at a time when government at all levels was telling people to stay home in the midst of a public health crisis.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Churches Hold Drive-In Easter Services

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Zac Schultz
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Church services around Wisconsin have moved online in the wake of Gov. Tony Evers’s “Safer at Home” order. On Easter Sunday however, some churches held drive-in services, with parishioners staying in their cars and listening to the service through their radios.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Results Expected Monday In Chaotic Wisconsin Election

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The results of Wisconsin's spring statewide election are expected to be announced on April 13.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Popular Brand Name Businesses Among Those Aiding Coronavirus Response

Danielle Kaeding
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Popular brand name businesses familiar to Wisconsin are stitching together ways to provide protection for first responders and health care workers across the state and country during the coronavirus pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Live: What To Know April 12 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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The state Department of Health Services announced on April 12 that there were 3,341 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

DHS: 3,341 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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The state Department of Health Services announced on April 12 that there were 3,341 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

'Next Year In Person': Wisconsin Faithful Celebrate Major Religious Holidays Online

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Miranda Suarez
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Social distancing requirements are disrupting ceremonies for Easter, Passover and Ramadan, and religious congregations around Wisconsin are turning to livestreams and video chats to hold their high holidays.