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One silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic storm cloud that caused massive disruptions to the nation’s meat supply is the awareness it created about where our food comes from.

Incumbents fared well in the Aug. 11 partisan primary — except for one lawmaker.

Green Bay School Board member Kristina Shelton, aided by a six-figure effort from the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee, easily knocked off freshman Rep. Staush Gruszynski in a key Democratic primary.

Roy Cummings, a movie house owner in Oshkosh, knew he would lose big bucks — some $400 to $500 a week — if the northeast Wisconsin city shut down his business and other public gathering places. But he believed it was a wise call.

Numerous school districts across Wisconsin have opted for virtual learning this fall due to COVID-19, and parents should encourage healthy habits to help their kids avoid eye strain.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has established its income restrictions for families seeking free or reduced-prize meals served at schools and day care programs.

Income guidelines are assessed each year, and the newest ones are valid July 1 of this year through June 30, 2021.

Farmers struggling amid COVID-19 may want to apply for help from the state.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced it is reopening a program assist embattled farmers.

Applications will be accepted through Aug. 24.

Around $8.4 million is available.

Wisconsin State Patrol is focusing on speeding this month to improve safety on the streets.

The Patrol says excessive speed is a common factor behind many traffic crashes, injuries and deaths. In 2019, there were 21,813 speed-related collisions in Wisconsin, which resulted in 8,398 injuries and 163 deaths.

For months, President Donald Trump has alleged without evidence that any expansion of mail-in voting in the 2020 election will lead to “tremendous” fraud and a “rigged” election.

Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to issue a statewide mask mandate could set up another legal bill over the extent of his powers to combat COVID-19. But it would be with different plaintiffs and a different composition on the state Supreme Court.

Applications are now being accepted for Alliant Energy Foundation’s community grants.

The deadline is Sept. 1.