Angela Madsen, a three-time Paralympic shirt, died while trying to paddle across the Pacific Ocean, according to Gary Metzker of Long Beach Press-Telegram. She was 60 years old. Madsen had reportedly tried to become the first paraplegic, the first openly gay athlete and the oldest woman to row across the …
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Eau Claire County Reports Possible Exposures to COVID-19
UAE CLAIRE, Wisconsin (WEAU) Two establishments in Eau Claire have potential exposure to COVID-19, Olive Garden and Wagner’s Lanes indoor bar. The Eau Claire City-County Health Department sent the following statement: “The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is alerting the public to possible exposure to COVID-19 at two Eau Claire …
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