A region in northern Wisconsin is seeing more positive cases of the coronavirus despite its low population. We check in with a public information officer in Iron County to learn more. Then, we’ll talk about how to obtain a voter ID through the DMV as the pandemic continues.
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What COVID Looks Like In A Rural Northwoods County
Iron County, with about 6,000 residents and no hospitals, has the highest rate of COVID-19 cases of Wisconsin’s northernmost counties. An Iron County Health Department official shares what the pandemic has been like for them, and what has contributed to the rise in cases.
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DMV Check-In: Obtaining Voter ID
Like in elections past, Wisconsin voters will need an ID to cast a ballot next Tuesday and again for the presidential election in November. We talk with a DMV administrator about how the pandemic has affected things for those needing a voter ID and other agency changes.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Steven Potter Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Zona Wick Guest
- Kristina Boardman Guest
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