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State health officials are confirming now more than 26-thousand-330 positive COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin, as of the latest update.  Since the onset of the pandemic, statewide 768 patients have died from the virus. As of the latest report Thursday, about 78-percent of those infected with the coronavirus have recovered.    However, the state of Wisconsin is getting an F-plus grade for the way its handled the coronavirus outbreak in prisons.  The American Civil Liberties Union and the Prison Policy Initiative released a report Thursday

President Trump is touting the efforts of a Wisconsin shipyard and the U.S. military.  He visited Fincantieri Marinette Marine to officially launch a new five-point-five billion dollar Navy shipbuilding contract to construct up to ten guided-missile frigates.  The initiative will create up to one-thousand jobs in the region.  The President said it’s part of his administration’s effort to restore the military.  Trump said the ships will feature some of the most advanced air research and air search radar capabilities in naval history. 

The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is getting a new superintendent next month.  The school board unanimously approved offering the job to Jeff Holmes, who accepted.  Holmes is currently the superintendent for the Germantown School District.  He will start his new job in Chippewa Falls on July 1st.

The Eau Claire County Fair will take place but with significant changes due to COVID-19.  The event is being held on its originally scheduled dates of July 27th to August 2nd, at the Eau Claire County Exposition Center.  However, it won’t be open to the public.  Open class judging is canceled and the number of people on the fairgrounds at once will be limited.

The annual Labor Day Picnic in Eau Claire is canceled this year due to COVID-19 pandemic.  The Greater West Central Area Labor Council said they can’t sponsor a celebration hosting 200 adults and children in the midst of the virus causing cancellations across the state.  The picnic was scheduled to take place on September 7th.

Wisconsin gas prices are continuing to rise as more of the country re-opens from the coronavirus pandemic.  According to Triple-A, the average price for regular unleaded in the state is two dollars and 14 cents per gallon, up seven cents from last week and up 24 cents from last month.  The average price in Madison is a little higher at two-16 per gallon, up ten cents from last week.  Some of the cheapest gas in the state is in Outagamie County

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame will re-open to visitors on Monday.  The museum has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s since been implementing safety protocols to keep fans healthy.  Capacity will be limited to ensure visitors can maintain a proper social distance.  The hall of fame will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily.

The state of Wisconsin is working to register more voters.  Postcards have been mailed to nearly 200-thousand residents who are eligible to vote, but not registered.  The postcard explains the registration process and how they can register online.  There’s also information about upcoming election.  The Wisconsin Election Commission says the postcards help improve voter rolls and increase voter registration.

President Trump is in Wisconsin for a town hall meeting in Green Bay.  The president landed around 1:00 this afternoon for tonight’s meeting.  Wisconsin is a state won by the president in 2016, but a new Marquette Law School poll shows Democratic challenger Joe Biden leading the incumbent by eight points.  Biden had just a three point lead over Trump six weeks ago.

 An increase in coronavirus cases in Dane County will delay advancing to the next phase of reopening.  A recent rise in COVID-19 cases prompted the decision.  The seven-day average of new COVID cases in Dane County has increased from 17 a day to 47.  County officials had hoped to move into Phase 3 of the reopening plan, but that is on hold for the time being.