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WI Farmers Getting Milked Sep 25, 2020

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A new report shows how federal farm dollars that should be coming to WI are going to large farms, many in the home state of Pres. Trump's agriculture secretary. Plus, one doomsday scenario for elections may not be possible here.

A Pivotal Moment Sep 24, 2020

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Wisconsin's hospitals are busier than ever with COVID-19 patients, especially in rural regions. It's a vital time to be cautious outside the home. Also, VP Mike Pence visits Eau Claire and makes his case for a 2nd term.

Day 200 and Another Sad Record Sep 23, 2020

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On this 200th day of coronavirus updates from Wisconsin health leaders, we see the number of people needing hospital care reach 500. Also, more financial help is coming to Kenosha, the kind you can count on.

Wear the Damn Mask Sep 22, 2020

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There are more Wisconsin hospital beds filled with COVID-19 patients than ever before. And Gov. Evers renews the requirement for face masks which are almost all the masks you might see this Halloween.

Ballot Battles... Again Sep 22, 2020

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A federal judge's ruling can make it easier to vote absentee in Wisconsin, but it's subject to appeal. (Spoiler alert: Send it back early!) Also, Joe Biden visits factory workers in a Manitowoc foundry.

Unemployment Leader Now Unemployed Sep 18, 2020

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The cabinet secretary in charge of sending out unemployment assistance is out of job, fired by Gov. Evers over an ongoing backlog. And Wisconsin hits 2,500 cases in a single day. Lay low, folks.

Why 2K? Sep 17, 2020

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As Wisconsin sees more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day, President Trump is sure to be greeted tonight by a mostly mask-less crowd in Mosinee, at the center of a state where the virus is on a rampage. But hey, football's coming back to those not-at-all contagion-filled college towns, right?

Please, Mr. Postman Sep 16, 2020

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The men and women of the US Postal Service say sabotage and trash talk won't stop them from getting your absentee ballot delivered, as long as you're not the one who puts the "snail" in snail mail. Plus Mitt Romney calls out Ron Johnson, again.

Lock 'Em Up? Sep 15, 2020

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Gov. Evers faces a face mask decision. But if GOP politicians aren't going to enforce masks at all of their events, can't we quarantine rally sites to protect public health?

No New Election Chaos Sep 14, 2020

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Late Monday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided not to order more than 1 million ballots to be reprinted. Also, a new single-day record for WI COVID-19 cases, on a Sunday.

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