The Milwaukee Health Department plans to distribute masks in places where people gather, including convenience stores, churches and shelters.
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COVID-19 survivors tell us how you can show up for an infected loved one
We talk to people who tested positive for COVID-19 about their experiences and how loved ones can help.
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‘When you’re hungry, you’re not thinking about school’: Emergency fund provides lifeline to MATC students
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors recently allocated $35,000 to the MATC FAST Fund to help students avoid eviction and maintain housing stability while they earn their degree.
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The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Oct. 19
The Milwaukee Health Department is looking for residents to staff new testing sites as the National Guard sites at Custer Stadium and UMOS close this week.
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Boys & Girls Clubs closes 6 locations, forcing families to scramble for child care
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee has closed six locations throughout the city, bowing to financial challenges created by the pandemic.
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Surge in suicides in Milwaukee County forces leaders to step up prevention efforts
Milwaukee County officials and mental health experts are looking to reach more people after the county sees a surge in suicides.
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The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Sept. 28
Milwaukee County sees surge in COVID-19 cases as city names an interim health commissioner. What you need to know this week.
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The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Sept. 21
A new site aimed at informing Milwaukeeans on coronavirus testing has launched, as the state breaks records for single-day cases.
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NNS Spotlight: New group works to give North Side residents a seat at the table
North Side Rising fights for environmental and economic equity for North Side residents.
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We ask parents and educators how to make the best out of a challenging school year
We talk to parents and educators about how to make a challenging school year better. Here’s what they said.