Baraboo area views of the pandemic in 2020
Gov. Tony Evers ordered Wisconsinites to stay in their homes starting the week of March 25, 2020, to fend off the coronavirus outbreak that is ravaging populations worldwide. Businesses deemed non-essential closed and schools turned to virtual instruction. The following photo galleries reflect back on the changes that took place in Sauk County and the surrounding area last year.
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The community continues to work to get through the COVID-19 outbreak.Â
Devil's Lake State Park reopened Friday after being closed since April 10 in response to the coronavirus pandemic and crowding. The park, loca…
Hikers, fishers and boaters took advantage Saturday of Devil's Lake State Park near Baraboo reopening after having been closed since April 10.
Business districts in downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells and Portage, as well as other area tourist destinations like Devil's Lake State Park, …
Baraboo High School distributes graduation caps and gowns, along with Class of 2020 yard signs, Tuesday curbside at the school. The signs were…
After the State Supreme Court's decision the Gov. Tony Evers' stay at home order was unenforceable, restaurants in Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells…
Many downtown Baraboo businesses were open Thursday under guidelines recommended by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, such as we…
Students and schools in Baraboo, like elsewhere, have had to adjust to closures meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 with measures including r…
The Baraboo and Portage public libraries have had to adjust operations during the coronavirus pandemic over the last few months, first closing…
Gabriel McReynolds demonstrates May 20 how to use the app he developed to help his family's business, New Life Lavender Farm in Baraboo, manag…
The Baraboo School District and its community partners, including the Greater Sauk Community Foundation, surprised Shelley Mordini on Thursday…
Circus World Museum in Baraboo opened July 1 for guided walking tours of historic Ringlingville and the Deppe Wagon Pavilion after being close…
Vehicles and spectators filled the streets and properties surrounding the Sauk County Fairgrounds for the Fourth of July fireworks show Saturd…
The Baraboo School Board reconsidered the district's plan to reopen schools during a meeting Aug. 10 at Baraboo High School. Community members…
Children and families arrived at staggered times Tuesday morning for the first day of school at Gordon L. Willson Elementary School in Baraboo…
The Wisconsin National Guard conducted free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing Monday on the Sauk County Fairgrounds.
Rain hampered the beginning of the Wisconsin National Guard’s free COVID-19 testing event Monday at the Sauk County Fairgrounds in Baraboo. Or…
A socially distanced, outdoor groundbreaking with school staff, students and donors Thursday afternoon marked the start of construction for a …
Free weekly COVID-19 testing for students, staff and the surrounding community was underway for the second week in a row Wednesday at UW-Platt…
Scenes from coronavirus testing events since September in Sauk and Columbia counties.
Despite chilly weather and the continuing pandemic, local residents found ways to safely celebrate Christmas Eve. In Baraboo, St. Paul's Luthe…
