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There’s a chance to get a taste of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair this weekend.  Starting today at 11 a.m., people can show up to the fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls to enjoy some regular food vendors from the Northern Wisconsin State Fair.  The fair was cancelled because of COVID-19 in June, but organizers hope the “Fair Food Shindig” helps to satisfy some of the cravings for fun.  CLICK HERE FOR MENU INFORMATION

Campus life will look a little different at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire this fall.  President Tommy Thompson announced yesterday that masks will be required inside all U-W campus buildings.  The director of residence life says the university will be triple cleaning the dorms and sanitation products will be available for all students. Despite the mask mandate, the school is also encouraging social distance when possible. 

A credit transfer program between Chippewa Valley Technical College and the state’s nonprofit, private colleges will make it easier for students to earn their bachelor’s degree. The agreement means certain college credits will count toward bachelor’s degree requirements at a private college. Students must still apply for the school they’re interested in and be accepted to benefit from the program.

Wisconsin’s latest coronavirus count is record breaking. The state’s Department of Public Health yesterday said an all time high 754 people tested positive for the virus. DHS also reported an all time high of 12-thousand-404 negative tests. The number of people in the hospital because of the virus also went up. DHS says 285 people are in the hospital, 76 of them are in the ICU. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LOCAL UPDATES

Eau Claire’s new superintendent says he has to plan for a full year of in-person classes and a full year of online classes. Superintendent Michael Johnson yesterday said he has to prepare for everything. Johnson is not saying if he prefers in-person or online classes, but says a survey sent to parents shows a lot of people are worried about returning in the fall. Johnson took over as superintendent this month.

It could be a bit before everything is back to normal in downtown Eau Claire. Xcel Energy says construction workers clipped a gas line at 1st and Water yesterday, that prompted an evacuation. Most businesses in the area have power back, but about 50 people didn’t have any gas service as of late yesterday.

Friends and family members are remembering the two people killed in this week’s house explosion in Chippewa County as happy and people who loved to smile. Funeral arrangements are set for Dale Lambert and Belinda Wedemeyer. They died when their home near the Chippewa County-Eau Claire County line exploded on Monday. There is still no word on what caused the explosion.

Wisconsin’s governor is starting the process to draw what he called the ‘people’s’ political map, even though it’s likely all for not. The governor yesterday started taking applications for his People’s Map Commission. That commission, the governor hopes, will draw the state’s new political map. The map largely controls who gets elected to the state legislature and Congress. Governor Evers says the map should be drawn by voters. Top lawmakers in Madison however say the state’s constitution is clear, lawmakers

The new head of the University of Wisconsin System says he needs more than 100 million-dollars to get face masks and coronavirus tests for students this fall. UW System President Tommy Thompson yesterday asked Governor Evers for 110 million-dollars for the next school year. That’s on top of the 100 million that the university already got in coronavirus stimulus money. Thompson says the school needs the cash to pay for testing and PPE. Thompson says students will be required to wear masks

The shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season is not underway, but fans already know their team’s schedule for next year.  Major League Baseball released the 2021 schedule today and every team will open the season next year on April 1st.  The Brewers will host the Minnesota Twins at Miller Park.  Earlier this week, the Brewers announced the 60 game 2020 schedule which will open with a three-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 24th.