FORT ATKINSON — Danny Rees had COVID-19 but it will be unknown what role the virus played in the 13-year-old’s death last week until a determination is made by a medical examiner.
Owners and employees of businesses in Jefferson and Dodge counties reacted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to lift Gov. Tony Evers' safer-at-home order before the May 26 expiration date.
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Among the buildings where masks are required is Fort Atkinson Middle School. A 13-year-old seventh-grader died last week at home after experiencing cold-like symptoms. He had been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Members of of the Fort Atkinson School Board listen to public comments during Thursday's meeting about requiring masks in schools. The board voted 4-1 in favor of the proposal, which took effect Friday.
This water tower, taken out of service in 1988, was constructed in 1901 and is located across the street from Fort Atkinson Middle School.
A giant catfish graces Catfish Alley in downtown Fort Atkinson near the Rock River.
A poem from Fort Atkinson native Lorine Niedecker covers a wall on the side of a building in the city's downtown. Niedecker, who died in 1970, is known for her poetry that focuses on the natural landscapes of Wisconsin, philosophical materialism and surrealism.
Randy Lorentz has co-owned Scottie's Eat-Mor in downtown Fort Atkinson for 17 years. Lorentz, who is vaccinated, supports the decision by the Fort Atkinson School Board to require masks in schools.
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Luther Elementary School in Fort Atkinson.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
Randy Lorentz has co-owned Scottie's Eat-Mor in downtown Fort Atkinson for 17 years. Lorentz, who is vaccinated, supports the decision by the Fort Atkinson School Board to require masks in schools.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
Downtown Fort Atkinson.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
A poem from Fort Atkinson native Lorine Niedecker covers a wall on the side of a building in the city's downtown. Niedecker, who died in 1970, is known for her poetry that focuses on the natural landscapes of Wisconsin, philosophical materialism and surrealism.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
An image of Chief Black Hawk looms over Fort Atkinson's downtown.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
A giant catfish graces Catfish Alley in downtown Fort Atkinson near the Rock River.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
This water tower, taken out of service in 1988, was constructed in 1901 and is located across the street from Fort Atkinson Middle School.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
Among the buildings where masks are required is Fort Atkinson Middle School. A 13-year-old seventh-grader died last week at home after experiencing cold-like symptoms. He had been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
A billboard for Fort HealthCare reminds motorists entering Fort Atkinson on Highway 14 to get vaccinated. The issue of masks in public schools has divided this Jefferson County community.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
The entry to Fort Atkinson on the city's west side along Highway 12.
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Proponents of mask-wearing in schools agree with a speaker’s comments during a meeting of the Fort Atkinson School Board to address the possibility of a district-wide mandate.
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Attendees of a Fort Atkinson School Board meeting listen during the public comments portion.
Fort Atkinson mask mandate
Members of of the Fort Atkinson School Board listen to public comments during Thursday's meeting about requiring masks in schools. The board voted 4-1 in favor of the proposal, which took effect Friday.
