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  2020-05-23

  A high school student describes playing Bioshock during the quarantine

  A high school student describes playing Bioshock during the quarantine
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  2020-05-23

  A student creative writing story during the quarantine

  A student creative writing story during the quarantine
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  2020-05-23

  A story about Bioshock written during the quarantine for a high school class

  Bioshock story
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  2020-05-23

  A high school student describes their quarantine routine and feelings

  Text Quarantine is boring, but it's nice having this time away from school. I haven't done much other than sleep and video games while getting through all this school. Sometimes it's hard to keep track of everything that all of my teachers need done but I eventually figure it out and get it done.
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  2020-04-16

  Frustration with the Wisconsin Spring Election

  An editorial in the Crawford County Independent and Kickapoo Scout expresses frustration with the decision to hold an in person election in Wisconsin on April 7th. Many of the poll workers at voting sites were older and at risk if infected.
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  2020-04-16

  A local editorial to the paper suggesting a solution to the pandemic

  An ex-local resident suggests that there may be another cause for the pandemic in an editorial to the Crawford County Independent and Kickapoo Scout.
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  2020-04-16

  Voting happens without a hitch

  An account of measures taken during the Wisconsin April 7th election held for the presidential primary as well as state and local races. The Utica Township (Crawford County) election site at the town hall was carried out with precautions in place to minimize risks of spreading coronavirus.
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  2020-04-17

  Low Gas Prices

  A Kwik Trip in Onalaska, WI advertising gas prices below a dollar. Low demand as a result of the pandemic led to many prices similar to this one in western Wisconsin.
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  04/17/2020

  A Restaurant Offering Takeout

  The Stockyard in Coon Valley, WI still offers takeout during the pandemic. Many local restaurants have stayed open by offering takeout available for pickup at the front door to ensure that people are not spreading COVID-19 in the restaurant.
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  2020-04-16

  Checkout at the Supermarket

  Workers at the checkout at Woodman's supermarket in Onalaska, WI wear different types of masks as they bag food. A clear barrier between customers and workers was also installed to protect people. Woodman's, like many supermarkets, had to put limits on the amount of certain items customers could buy due to hoarding of those items
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  2020-04-16

  Sign Honoring First Responders

  A sign at St Francis Hermitage in is illuminated blue in a show of support to First Responders. The Hermitage normally has a restaurant which has been closed as a result of COVID-19.
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  2020-04-16

  By Appointment Only

  Valley Fudge Company in Coon Valley, WI is displaying a sign explaining their protocols of business during the pandemic. They are only taking appointments or online orders to maintain social distancing.
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  2020-04-16

  An Encouraging Storefront Window Sign

  A sign at Donna's Daughters vintage store in Coon Valley. This sign is playing off of the classic "Live, Laugh, Love" signs often seen in homes. They added "Lysol" to create a list of four important things during the pandemic.
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  2020-04-16

  Church Sign Announcing Online Services

  Local churches are still managing to have services using online resources. This church in Soldiers Grove, WI is not able to meet in person but are still able to connect the congregation. This is one branch of a larger group of churches located in southwest Wisconsin.