Good job slowing the coronavirus in Wisconsin — but keep it up and double down Wisconsin State Journal editorial board Mar 29, 2020 Mar 29, 2020 Updated Feb 8, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Traffic is light in Madison, even during the morning commute.kAm$E2E6 $EC66E 2?5 s@H?E@H? 2C6 32CC6?]k^AmkAmp4C@DD (:D4@?D:?[ >@DE A6@A=6 2C6 DE2J:?8 :? E96:C 9@>6D E@ 96=A D=@H E96 DAC625 @7 E96 5625=J A2?56>:4]k^AmkAmxE’D 66C:6 2?5 3:K2CC6] xE’D 2=D@ :>AC6DD:G6 2?5 :>A6C2E:G6]k^Am kAmz66A :E FA[ 6G6CJ3@5J] r@?E:?F6 E@ 7:89E E96 ?@G6= 4@C@?2G:CFD 3J D96=E6C:?8 :? A=246[ >2:?E2:?:?8 J@FC 5:DE2?46 H96? 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Editorial Don't wait. Get your absentee ballot now to vote April 7 Wisconsin State Journal editorial board
Help beat the coronavirus: Jump around! OUR VIEW: Crank the radio and swirl your body in the air today for a therapeutic rush
'Wisconsin nice' means 6 feet apart to combat COVID-19 OUR VIEW: Be vigilant to avoid an Italy-type ordeal in the US
Hands on Wisconsin: Golf courses close for coronavirus Gov. Tony Evers has closed all nonessential businesses, which -- unfortunately for many -- includes the state's golf courses.
Hands on Wisconsin: Dealing with COVID-19 is too hard for Trump Just like children who are tired of doing school work from home, President Donald Trump is bored of dealing with COVID-19. In defiance of publ…