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Wisconsin Parks and Businesses Set to Reopen

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 1, 2020

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State parks like Devil’s Lake are reopening after being closed due to overcrowding and vandalism. Additional businesses like dog groomers, car washes and small engine repair shops are also cleared to reopen under the new guidelines of the extended Safer at Home order.

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