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A coronavirus outbreak in Green Bay has fueled a big jump in positive cases — Wisconsin now has 5,436.
More than 1,500 people rallied at the Capitol on Friday to “Reopen Wisconsin.”
A virtual rally in support of the “Safer at Home” order is planned for this weekend.
Coronavirus testing is ramping up in Wisconsin, after weeks of delays.
Local DJs are creating “a bit of happiness” by spinning sets online.
The Madison Reading Project is working with the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to raise funds and get new books to families.
A Fund for Women has given $90,000 to four local organizations to address immediate needs of women and families.
The Boys and Girls Club got donations of 100,000 gloves from Reedsburg-based Hankscraft and 10,000 masks from Metcalfe’s.
On Real Talk with Henry Sanders, we welcomed Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry co-owner Ryan Zerwer, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin President Mahlon Mitchell and United Way of Dane County Renee Moe.
And in non-COVID news …
Heal the Hood founder Ajamou Butler has two children’s books coming out.
The Green Bay Packers took Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the NFL draft.
The Indianapolis Colts took former Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor in the second round.
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