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The specifics of Eau Claire Schools’ coronavirus testing program have yet to be worked out, but the district hopes to get more people tested for the virus. Governor Evers this week earmarked 175 million-dollars for schools to continue to test for the virus. Much of that testing will happen next fall. Eau Claire Schools’ Kaying Xiong says the hope is to reach families who have not been tested before. Xiong says the tests for Eau Claire students will be voluntary.

There is a new push to confront racism through art. The Interfaith Action for Racial Justice group is asking families, churches, and schools across the Chippewa Valley to draw or paint a question about race on a postcard. The group’s Ruth Peterson says she hopes to start a conversation about race in the community. The plan is to post the finished postcards in business windows in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls later this summer.

The latest look into Wisconsin’s economic development arm shows improvement. But state auditors say there continue to be problems at the WEDC. A new report yesterday dinged the WEDC for sloppy and incomplete recording keeping, lax oversight, and for not spending all available dollars to help businesses in the state. Lawmakers at the Capitol say the report shows progress, but also shows there are some concerns that need to be addressed.

In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin today held a virtual roundtable discussion focused on educating Wisconsinites about their rights under the new crime victims’ constitutional amendment enacted one year ago. Participants in today’s event included victim advocates and legal system stakeholders, who addressed some of the ways the new crime victims’ constitutional amendment has empowered crime victims in Wisconsin’s criminal justice process. The discussion was moderated by Assistant Attorney General Miriam Falk. CLICK

  Wisconsin health officials are confirming 626 new COVID-19 cases today.  Those cases boost the total number of cases in the state to over 592-thousand.  There were three additional deaths reported today, raising the death toll to more than six-thousand-700. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS.

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona, MN, is opening two new temporary exhibitions this April. 20th Century British Marine Master Artists opened on April 16, and Water: Shots Magazine Group Exhibition opens on April 30. On exhibition in 20th Century British Marine Master Artists are historic and contemporary marine scenes by several of the best British marine artists of the 20th century. See works from the MMAM collection by Roy Cross, Montague Dawson, Louis Dodd, Henry Scott, and

The exit-68 ramp off of eastbound Interstate-94 is open again after a semi-fire early this morning.  Police say the truck’s trailer was totally engulfed in flames.  Crews put out the fire just after 3 a.m. The ramp reopened around 5 a.m.

A near century old shrine in Chippewa Falls is getting a makeover.  Our Lady of the Falls Grotto Shrine at the Church of Notre Dame is being repaired and restored for the first time in 81-years.  The church says the statues of the Virgin Mary and St. Bernadette will be removed, cleaned and repaired, too.

Eau Claire Transit is encouraging people to reduce their carbon footprint.  Tomorrow is Earth Day.  The city bus is offering free rides Thursday to celebrate.

Add Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to the list of people who say the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death is the right verdict. The governor yesterday said the verdict is a ‘moment of accountability.’ He then pressed for ‘sustained and systemic change.’ Evers said nothing can bring George Floyd back. He said he’s praying for Floyd’s family and for the entire community. He’s not the only one speaking out in our state. The Milwaukee Bucks are the most vocal of all of Wisconsin’s