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Marches and gatherings over the killing of George Floyd continued for a third consecutive day across Wisconsin — including in Madison and Milwaukee, where hundreds defied curfews to protest into the evening.

Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Violence Erupts In Madison After Demonstrators Gather Across Wisconsin

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Thousands gathered for demonstrations across Wisconsin, joining people nationwide to express outrage over the death of George Floyd, a black man killed in police custody in Minneapolis. What began as a day of peaceful protest in Madison, though, turned into a chaotic scene.

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Protests For More Accountability In Policing Continue Around Wisconsin

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Protests in Wisconsin continue to advocate an end to system racism, with a crowd of thousands in Madison joined by other rallies across the state, including in Appleton, Milwaukee and Sheboygan.

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

Months Into The Pandemic, The Goal Is Still To Shrink The Coronavirus Footprint

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Frederica Freyberg

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From an emphasis on contact tracing to an uptick in new cases, the fight against COVID-19 continues across Wisconsin. Wisconsin state epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard discusses how medical professionals are monitoring the pulse of the pandemic and the threat of a resurgence.

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

Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Police Violence, The Pandemic And The Public Emergency Of Racism

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Frederica Freyberg

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What does the killing of George Floyd mean for the people of Wisconsin? Gov. Tony Evers discusses his concerns about racial inequity in policing and the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people of color.

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Protesters Rally In Milwaukee In Response To The Killing Of George Floyd

Will Kenneally

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Milwaukee residents called for change in the wake of three contentious days of protest in Minneapolis after George Floyd was killed in police custody.

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Demonstrators Gather In Milwaukee To Protest George Floyd, Joel Acevedo Killings

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Corrinne Hess

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Danielle Kaeding

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Madeline Fox

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Demonstrators marched in two separate protests in Milwaukee: One demanding justice for George Floyd and another demanding justice for Milwaukee resident Joel Acevedo.

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

After Crowds Drew Unwanted Attention, Lake Geneva Grapples With Way Forward

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Rob Mentzer

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Visitors to Lake Geneva may find wider walkways and more encouragement to wear masks after images of large crowds in the tourist town circulated on social media over Memorial Day weekend.

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

UW System Administration Office Announces Layoffs Due To COVID-19

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Rich Kremer

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University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross has announced the layoffs of dozens of employees working in the division known as UW-Shared Services due to financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

After Receiving Oneida County Approval, Hodag Festival Cancels In 2020

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Rob Mentzer

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Less than two days after the organizers argued successfully that their Northwoods music fest should go forward, the Hodag Country Festival announced it will cancel its 2020 event.