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Gov. Evers grants pardons to 37 people, including La Crosse man
February 3, 2021 10:17 AM Jourdan Vian
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) Gov. Tony Evers has granted pardons to 37 people, including a La Crosse man, he announced Wednesday, after the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually.
“From mistakes made as teenagers to desperate times as they struggled with homelessness or substance misuse, what we have seen overwhelmingly from applicants is a desire to move forward, give back, and make peace with their pasts,” said Evers. “I am glad to pardon these 37 individuals and continue the good work of the Pardon Advisory Board to give folks second chances.”
By Stephen Cohn
MADISON, Wis. Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday morning that he had granted 37 more pardons.
According to a news release, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually in December and on Jan. 8. The release said applicants whom the board recommended for pardons were forwarded to the governor for final consideration.
Evers has granted 144 pardons since taking office.
“From mistakes made as teenagers to desperate times as they struggled with homelessness or substance misuse, what we have seen overwhelmingly from applicants is a desire to move forward, give back, and make peace with their pasts,” Evers said in a statement.
MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday, Feb. 3, that he has granted another 37 pardons. The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on Dec. 11, 2020, and again on Jan. 8, 2021. Applicants whom the Board recommended for pardon were forwarded to Gov. Evers for final consideration. To date, the governor has granted 144 pardons.
“From mistakes made as teenagers to desperate times as they struggled with homelessness or substance misuse, what we have seen overwhelmingly from applicants is a desire to move forward, give back, and make peace with their pasts,” said Gov. Evers. “I am glad to pardon these 37 individuals and continue the good work of the Pardon Advisory Board to give folks second chances.”
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, February 3
February 3, 2021
Health officials also reported 24 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,234 in Minnesota.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,628,961 tests have been completed to date.
There are 449,707 patients who no longer require isolation.
So far, 24,493 patients have required hospitalization and 5,065 cases have been hospitalized in ICU.
Below are the most recent COVID-19 cases by county in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan:
Carlton: 2,909 – 43 deaths
Cook: 116
Koochiching: 611 – 11 deaths