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Lac Du Flambeau Chippewa announce tribal land access limits Early voting encouraged in 7 th Congressional District Governor calls challenge to “Safer at Home” order “silly” Harley-Davidson sees decline in sales

The news for the day includes: One person was killed in a Merrill-area crash this morning, and the driver is in custody Wisconsin reports about half the people originally diagnosed with COVID-19 have now recovered Curbside pickup services are now starting at many Northwoods libraries A new tourism initiative is preparing for when the Northwoods reopens We speak with a pediatrician about COVID-19's impact on children

The WXPR news of the day features: Curbside pickup for all businesses in Wisconsin will now be allowed starting Wednesday Rhinelander City Administrator Daniel Guild saw no change in his paid administrative leave status after a Monday meeting Minocqua is advocating for a regional reopening of the economy as the tourism season nears Wisconsin officials are trying to address coronavirus outbreaks in group home settings A local group of volunteers has produced more than 2,600 masks to give away to

Monday's WXPR news includes: More FoodShare money is being given out during the pandemic The Vilas County Sheriff's Office has changed several procedures to ensure health and safety Passersby helped a woman get out of a burning home just north of Wausau Michigan is taking special measures to make sure seniors get the food they need Home sales in Wisconsin and the Northwoods were looking great - before the pandemic hit

WXPR's Friday news update includes: Another dog has died in a potential poisoning case in Forest County A Northwoods company has been recognized for energy-efficient practices Familiar leadership will stick around on the Vilas County Board The pandemic has triggered a rise in cybercrime Golf courses can reopen today under the state's amended Safer at Home order

Thursday's WXPR news includes: Minocqua has put up opposition to the state's Safer at Home extension Rhinelander is conditionally opening its dog park again The 2020 Oneida County Fair has been cancelled Five members of the Wisconsin National Guard have shown COVID-19 symptoms High winds are causing young owls to fall out of nests

Wednesday's WXPR news includes: A crash has killed one person in Langlade County The Rhinelander Common Council has new leadership after this month's elections Wausau's new mayor has been sworn in There are different guidelines for debt collectors during the COVID-19 pandemic

In Tuesday's WXPR news: Oneida County Lakes and Rivers has reservations about propsed exploratory mining drilling in the eastern part of the county Some small businesses are struggling to get access to increase federal funding to stay afloat Gov. Tony Evers has outlined his plans to gradually reopen Wisconsin's economy We speak with the daughter of the founder of Earth Day as the celebration prepares for its 50th year

Monday's WXPR news includes: Investigators found the bodies of two missing men in a crashed SUV in Lincoln County over the weekend A driver led police on two high-speed chases through four counties in the area People protest the Safer at Home order in Mosinee The Wisconsin Hospital Association has a new tool for people to track COVID-19 availability and supplies Golf courses will open under the amended Safer at Home order

Today's WXPR news includes: An advocate for getting big money out of politics is happy with voting results from this week Telecommunicators are honored this week Thursday is the last day for the public to offer fish and game opinions to the Conservation Congress this year Grocers statewide want special recognition during the pandemic