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I felt like my lungs weighed 500 pounds. ...

I’ve had a number of medical people tell me if I hadn’t been vaccinated, I wouldn’t be here. I can’t stress enough how serious this is. It’s very impactful on your life. I hope I can bounce back in a week or two. I would highly recommend, with the experiences I’ve had, you get vaccinated.

GREG HOFFMAN

CHIPPEWA FALLS MAYOR

– quoted in a Sep. 10 article by the Chippewa Herald about his struggle against COVID-19.

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We stayed alive through sheer grit, but we are not thriving.

kerry kincaid

FORMER EAU CLAIRE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

– quoted in a Sep. 9 Leader-Telegram article about how the $33.8 million in federal COVID-19 recovery funds coming to the City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County should best be put to use.

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The ability for birds to soar freely while we were shuttered and sheltered I think brought comfort and inspiration. And similarly art making was a source of comfort for many, many people.

kathy foley

director, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

– quoted in a Sep. 10 report by WEAU 13 News about the reopening of the Wausau museum’s Birds in Art Exhibit for the 46th year.