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Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

WHO Urges Protesters To Wear Masks, Conflicting With Previous Guidance

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Shamane Mills
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The World Health Organization is asking protestors to wear cloth masks, even though the organization says non-medical masks can provide a false sense of security against COVID-19.
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Pro Athletes, Teams Speak Out In Support Of Black Lives Matter Protests

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Megan Hart
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the many Wisconsin professional athletes who have spoken out in support of protesters across the state, who first took to the streets in late May to demonstrate against the killing of George Floyd.
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At Protests In Small Cities And Rural Areas, Organizers See Signs Of Change

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Rob Mentzer
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The George Floyd March in Wausau on June 7 was the city's third protest in a week. Some 1,500 protesters marched on downtown city streets, chanting for an end to police brutality.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Flea Markets, 100-Mile Garage Sale Delayed By COVID-19

Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
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As the ongoing pandemic shutters businesses and puts people out of work, garage sale and flea market organizers are trying to avoid becoming the latest victim of COVID-19 cancellations, delaying open dates and taking precautions to make their events safer.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Madison Pastor Helps Congregants Find Ways To Heal Amid Pandemic, Protests

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Kate Archer Kent
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When times get tough for parishioners at Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Madison, the usual response is to come together.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Wisconsin Democrats Question Federal Coronavirus Food Box Program

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Hope Kirwan
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Democratic members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are asking the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture why state businesses didn't receive more contracts for a new program buying excess food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Wisconsin Farmers Will Be Able To Apply For Support From COVID-19 Aid Program

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Hope Kirwan
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Wisconsin farmers can start applying in June for direct payments from the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Concern About COVID-19 Spike Following Protests Prompts Push For Testing

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Shamane Mills
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The COVID-19 pandemic has not prevented packed protests in cities around the U.S. The largest Black Lives Matter protests have been concentrated in Milwaukee and Madison, but gatherings have been held statewide.
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.