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All that’s left is to start the school year. Eau Claire’s school board last night finalized its back-to-school plan. There are plans for both in-person and online classes, kids will be required to wear masks, and Eau Claire is pushing fall sports back to the spring. Superintendent Michael Johnson says they are doing everything they can to start the school year safely. Kids are due back in school in Eau Claire on September 1st. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

A convicted sex offender in Chippewa County is out of prison and doesn’t have a place to stay. Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk yesterday said 43-year-old Donald Rusaw Jr. will not be staying in Bloomer. The state’s prison system looked to place Rusaw at the Bloomer Inn & Suites, but the sheriff yesterday said that’s not going to happen. For now, the state is listing Rusaw as homeless.

As Wisconsin is considered a key state in the election, we can expect more attention as we get closer to November. From the DNC currently underway in Milwaukee, the virtual rallies continue.  Almost every single one of the speakers will be on tape from somewhere other than Milwaukee. Here are some moments from the convention and last nights big name speakers: Michelle Obama says it pains her to see so many fellow Americans hurting. More from Mark Mayfield.  Speaking during

The number of people considered homeless in Chippewa County is up this year. Advocates say just over 180 people asked for help finding a place to stay this year. That’s up five from last year. Not all of those people are living in the streets. Jessica Oleson-Bue with the Chippewa County Housing Authority says many of those people lost their apartments because they lost their jobs during the coronavirus lock-down.

You cannot watch the games and you cannot watch the practices, but you can get a look at Lambeau Field. The Packers yesterday said they are offering field tours. For 15 dollars per-person you will get a 15 minute tour, then a chance to head into the stadium for pictures. Fans will not be allowed inside Lambeau to see a game until November at the earliest.

More than 800 thousand voters in Wisconsin have already asked for an absentee ballot. And that number will certainly go up. The Wisconsin Election Commission on Friday told local clerks that last week’s primary election was good practice for the November election. Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe said there are some issues left to work out, namely how to count all of the absentee ballots that are expected to come in this fall.

It won’t be anything like originally planned but the Democratic National Convention is going on with the show.  The convention was to be held in Milwaukee but the coronavirus changed all those plans to virtual appearances.  Former First Lady Michelle Obama will headline tonight’s opening lineup which includes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Bernie Sanders and Wisconsin Representative Gwen Moore.  The convention continues through Thursday night when Joe Biden is scheduled to accept the Democratic presidential nomination. New

Dane County is set to make its largest conservation purchase.  Officials plan to use 3 million-dollars to buy 160 acres of  mostly cropland from the Riser family.  The property covers areas near Sugar River Natural Resource Area and the Badger Mill Natural Resource Area.  The purchase of the land will allow the county to guard against flooding and create outdoor recreational space.  The county board will have to approve the resolution before the deal is done.

  The new Amazon warehouse in Beloit is now open.  The company says employees are training to ship products from the new fulfillment center.  The center employs more than 500 full-time workers who will pack and ship large items like sports equipment, patio furniture, bicycles and large household goods. 

 The 5th Annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest is underway.  The competition highlights the state’s manufacturing industry.  Any product made in Wisconsin qualifies for the contest and nominations are being accepted beginning today WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE. Last year 150 products were nominated including everything from boats and beer to motorcycles and cheese products.