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Gov. Tony Evers says the Wisconsin National Guard has concluded its mission around the state's ongoing Black Lives Matter protests.

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What Black Lives Matter Protesters Want, And Who Has Power To Act

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Laurel White

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A number of different groups across Wisconsin are organizing Black Lives Matter protests, and each have their own perspective about needs in their communities. Still, there are common themes to their requests.

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Black Lives Matter Protests Continue In Wisconsin For 11th Consecutive Day

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Protests are again springing up in Milwaukee and Madison, marking an 11th straight day of demonstrations decrying racism and police violence after George Floyd was killed in the custody of Minneapolis police.

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Evers: Policymakers Should Find Ways To Respond To Police Accountability Protests

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Rob Mentzer

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Wisconsin has seen dozens of protests against police brutality and racial injustice across the state. Many policymakers are looking for ways to respond to the issues raised by protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.

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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.

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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.

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Routine Legal Work On Pause During COVID-19 Pandemic

John Davis

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For attorneys around Wisconsin, routine legal matters — from drawing up wills to divo rces — have slowed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Demonstrators Continue To Honor George Floyd's Memory For 10th Day Across State

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Wisconsinites — from activists to professional basketball players to politicians to concerned citizens — took to the streets once more on June 7 to take part in ongoing protests that spread nationwide after George Floyd was killed in the custody of Minneapolis police officers.

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'All Lives Don't Matter Until Black Lives Matter': Protests Expand Across Wisconsin

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June 6 marks the ninth day in Wisconsin in which demonstrations have filled city streets and public spaces as organizers have sought to raise awareness about a range of social justice issues, including institutional racism, police brutality and the flaws of the criminal justice system.