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The rate of positive coronavirus tests in Wisconsin fell for much of the week but went back up on Friday.
The State of Wisconsin will offer $2,000 grants to minority-owned “microbusinesses.”
Dane County is making $3.5 million available for child care centers affected by the pandemic.
Voices Theater Project’s new play will be the only fundraiser this year for the Rape Crisis Center.
Wisconsinites are getting failing grades for our social distancing and mobility practices.
This year’s Pre-Mothers’ Day brunch is going online.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard the GOP’s case against the “Safer at Home” order on Tuesday, but no decision has yet been issued.
Parishioners of Mt Zion Baptist Church arranged a surprise “parade” to show their appreciation for Rev. Marcus Allen and his family.
The New Leaders Council-Wisconsin is looking to raise $20,000 to support immigrant families through the pandemic.
And in non-COVID news …
Many community members offered their remembrances of Milele Chikasa Anana, the longtime community leader and Umoja Magazine founder who passed away Wednesday.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Carolyn Stanford Taylor declared Teacher Appreciation Week.
Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison got a key approval Tuesday to move their major expansion project forward.
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