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

Who Owns Wisconsin's Northwoods And What Does It Mean For The Pandemic?

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As Wisconsin’s coronavirus lockdown eases, the Northwoods is likely to see the return of seasonal tourists. UW-Eau Claire geography professor Ryan Weichelt discusses who owns the land in the northern part of the state, and where seasonal visitors might be coming from.

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

Weekend Getaways May Become Staycations For Memorial Day

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Shamane Mills

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Reliably large crowds of tourists looking for a carefree getaway aren't a given for the 2020 summer travel season due of concerns about the novel coronavirus.

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

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local Stay-At-Home Orders In Wisconsin

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Shawn Johnson

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Opponents of Wisconsin's overturned "Safer at Home" order have turned their attention to the local health orders that sprung up to replace it, filing a federal lawsuit that seeks to strike the local restrictions down.

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

Kenosha County Officials Upset Over Amazon's Handling Of COVID-19 Cases

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Corrinne Hess

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Kenosha County health officials say they're not receiving cooperation from Amazon after employees at the warehouse along I-94 have contracted COVID-19.

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

Unemployment Hits Historic High, Evers Allocates Funds To Nursing Homes

Will Kenneally

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Wisconsin unemployment numbers reached 14.1% during the month of April, the highest since the Great Depression, as all 72 Wisconsin counties recorded at least one positive case of COVID-19.

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

Operator Of 60 Long-Term Care Facilities In Wisconsin Predicts More Closures

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Shamane Mills

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More than 40% of all the deaths in Wisconsin caused by COVID-19 are people from nursing homes or assisted living facilities. It's a grim situation for facilities and families across the nation.

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

Milwaukee Photographer Captures Nature In Hushed Urban Landscape

Andy Soth

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Mary Lee Agnew is an urban wildlife photographer who travels by bike to her favorite Milwaukee haunts to wait patiently and mindfully for nature to reveal herself. Since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, she's been noticing changes.

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

DHS: 13,885 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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There are 13,885 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of May 21, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 472 cases from the day before.

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

Baldwin, Johnson Split Over More Federal Coronavirus Response Funding

Danielle Kaeding

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The U.S. Senate is mulling another coronavirus aid package after House Democrats passed a $3 trillion dollar relief bill, but Wisconsin's senators are split in their support.

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

As Demand Skyrockets During COVID-19 Crisis, Food Banks Look At New Solutions

Mary Kate McCoy

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, food banks across Wisconsin are grappling with how to handle a sharp and sudden rise in demand.