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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

The Hazard Of COVID-19 Heading Up North For Summer

Ryan Weichelt

UW-Eau Claire

Ezra Zeitler

UW-Eau Claire

Every year, hundreds of thousands of cabins, cottages and lodges across the northern third of Wisconsin come back to life as their owners commence annual summertime excursions to their home away from home.

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

Weekend Getaways May Become Staycations For Memorial Day

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Shamane Mills

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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

Unemployment Hits Historic High, Evers Allocates Funds To Nursing Homes

Will Kenneally

PBS Wisconsin

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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

Baldwin, Johnson Split Over More Federal Coronavirus Response Funding

Danielle Kaeding

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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

Wisconsin Farmers To Receive $50M From Federal COVID-19 Aid

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Hope Kirwan

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Gov. Tony Evers has announced a new direct payment program for farmers and a $15 million initiative to help food banks in Wisconsin. The money comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

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

State Launches $25M Rental Assistance Program As Eviction Moratorium Ends

Corrinne Hess

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Wisconsin residents struggling to pay their rent could be eligible to receive up to $3,000 under a rental assistance program announced by Gov. Tony Evers.

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

Evers Details Plans For $1B In Federal Money To Fight COVID-19

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Hope Kirwan

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Gov. Tony Evers has unveiled his plan for spending $1 billion in federal funds to combat COVID-19 in Wisconsin. The money will be used to pay for ongoing efforts to test people for the virus, identify those who may have been exposed and prepare for a potential surge.

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

Minority-Owned Businesses Can Get $2K Grants From WEDC

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Rob Mentzer

Wisconsin Public Radio

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A new state grant program for minority-owned businesses will give a boost to small companies in Wisconsin affected by COVID-19 closures.

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

With Illinois Still Closed, Its Residents Head To Wisconsin Bars, Restaurants

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Corrinne Hess

Wisconsin Public Radio

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When Kenosha's Brat Stop reopened at 2 p.m. on May 15, there was a line of people waiting at the door. About 75% of the cars in the parking lot had Illinois license plates.