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Dairy is a major industry in the State of Wisconsin. Pictured is a worker in 1922 at a New Glarus cheese factory placing a Wisconsin stamp on wheels of cheese.
Wisconsin ( wisk-ON-sin) is a state in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest of the United States. It borders Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin is the 20th-largest state by population and 23rd-largest state by area. It is divided into 72 counties and as of the 2020 census had a population of nearly 5.9 million. Its most populous city is Milwaukee, while its capital and second-most populous city is Madison. Other urban areas include Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Eau Claire, and the Fox Cities.
Wisconsin's geography is diverse, shaped by Ice Age glaciers except for the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupy the western part of the state, with lowlands stretching to the shore of Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is third to Ontario and Michigan in the length of its Great Lakes coastline. The northern portion of the state is home to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. At the time of European contact, the area was inhabited by Algonquian and Siouan nations, and today it is home to eleven federally recognized tribes. Originally part of the Northwest Territory, it was admitted as a state in 1848. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many European settlers entered the state, most of whom emigrated from Germany and Scandinavia. Wisconsin remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture, particularly in respect to its cuisine, with foods such as bratwurst and kringle.
Wisconsin is one of the nation's leading dairy producers and is known as "America's Dairyland"; it is particularly famous for its cheese. The state is also famous for its beer, particularly and historically in Milwaukee, most notably as the headquarters of the Miller Brewing Company. Wisconsin has some of the most permissive alcohol laws in the country and is known for its drinking culture. Its economy is dominated by manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and agriculture—specifically dairy, cranberries, and ginseng. Tourism is also a major contributor to the state's economy. The gross domestic product in 2020 was $348 billion. Wisconsin is home to one UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprising two of the most significant buildings designed by Wisconsin-born architect Frank Lloyd Wright: his studio at Taliesin near Spring Green and his Jacobs I House in Madison. The Republican Party was founded in Wisconsin in 1854; in modern elections, it is considered a swing state. (Full article...)
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Gene Wilder (né Jerome Silberman, June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He collaborated with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles (1974) and Young Frankenstein (1974), and with Richard Pryor in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991).
He began his career on stage, and made his screen debut in an episode of the TV series The Play of the Week in 1961. His first film role was that of a hostage in the 1967 motion picture Bonnie and Clyde. His first major film role was as Leopold Bloom in the 1967 film The Producers, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. It was the first in a series of collaborations with writer/director Mel Brooks, including Young Frankenstein, which Wilder co-wrote, garnering the pair an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also starred in Woody Allen's Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask) (1972). (Full article...)
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Sewer socialism was an originally pejorative term for the American socialist movement that centered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from around 1892 to 1960. The term was coined by Morris Hillquit at the 1932 Milwaukee convention of the Socialist Party of America as a commentary on the Milwaukee socialists and their perpetual boasting about the excellent public sewer system in the city. (Full article...)
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The state seal of Wisconsin contains a shovel and pickaxe, reflecting the importance of lead mining to Wisconsin's history. (from History of Wisconsin)
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The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
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The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin Governor Robert M. La Follette addresses an assembly, 1905 (from Wisconsin)
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The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is characterized by bluffs carved in sedimentary rock by water from melting Ice age glaciers. (from Wisconsin)
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The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin welcome sign (from Wisconsin)
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Chief Black Hawk, by George Catlin (from History of Wisconsin)
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The U.S. Bank Center in downtown Milwaukee is home to the main headquarters of Baird, Foley & Lardner, and Sensient Technologies, as well as regional headquarters for U.S. Bank and IBM. (from Wisconsin)
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French-Canadian voyageur Joseph Roi built the Tank Cottage in Green Bay in 1776. Located in Heritage Hill State Historical Park, it is the oldest standing building from Wisconsin's early years and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (from History of Wisconsin)
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The largest platform mound at Aztalan, with modern reconstructions of steps and stockade (from History of Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from Wisconsin)
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Jean Nicolet, depicted in a 1910 painting by Frank Rohrbeck, was probably the first European to explore Wisconsin. The mural is located in the Brown County Courthouse in Green Bay. (from Wisconsin)
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Sun City Carnival Tour at Summerfest, 2009 (from Wisconsin)
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In northern Wisconsin, the Apostle Islands are a group of 22 islands in Lake Superior. (from Wisconsin)
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Timms Hill is the highest natural point in Wisconsin at 1,951.5 ft (594.8 m); it is located in the town of Hill, Price County. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin in Spring Green (from Wisconsin)
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A stone barn built for cows in Wisconsin. The circular silo was used to store feed. (from History of Wisconsin)
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The color guard of the Wisconsin 8th Infantry with Old Abe (from History of Wisconsin)
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Drawing of a mastodon skeleton by Rembrandt Peale (from History of Wisconsin)
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Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin counties (from Wisconsin)
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Location of Wisconsin in the United States (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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Map of Wisconsin Territory 1836–1848 (from History of Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, with the approximate state area highlighted (from Wisconsin)
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Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
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American Family Field is the home stadium of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers. (from Wisconsin)
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The Little White Schoolhouse, in Ripon, 1854, which hosted the first meeting of what became the national Republican Party (from History of Wisconsin)
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
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The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, with the approximate state area highlighted (from Wisconsin)
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Köppen climate types of Wisconsin, using 1991-2020 climate normals. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
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Jean Nicolet, depicted in a 1910 painting by Frank Rohrbeck, was probably the first European to explore Wisconsin. The mural is located in the Brown County Courthouse in Green Bay. (from Wisconsin)
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Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
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American Family Field is the home stadium of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers. (from Wisconsin)
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Lambeau Field in Green Bay is home to the National Football League's Packers. (from Wisconsin)
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Cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from Wisconsin)
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The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin welcome sign (from Wisconsin)
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The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
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The 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment with Old Abe (from Wisconsin)
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The U.S. Bank Center in downtown Milwaukee is home to the main headquarters of Baird, Foley & Lardner, and Sensient Technologies, as well as regional headquarters for U.S. Bank and IBM. (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin Governor Robert M. La Follette addresses an assembly, 1905 (from Wisconsin)
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The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
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Sunset over Lake Winnebago. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin counties (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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The 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment with Old Abe (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
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The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is characterized by bluffs carved in sedimentary rock by water from melting Ice age glaciers. (from Wisconsin)
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On May 29, 1948, the U.S. Post Office issued a commemorative stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin statehood, featuring the state capitol building and map of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
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The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
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The Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from Wisconsin)
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Cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
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The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from Wisconsin)
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin in Spring Green (from Wisconsin)
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The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is characterized by bluffs carved in sedimentary rock by water from melting Ice Age glaciers. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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A general map of Wisconsin (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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Lambeau Field in Green Bay is home to the National Football League's Packers. (from Wisconsin)
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Islands off the Door Peninsula. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
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Map of counties in Wisconsin by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
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Non-Hispanic White40–50%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90%+
Native American80–90%
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The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
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The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
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St. Croix Falls, 1865, log jam (from History of Wisconsin)
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The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
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On May 29, 1948, the U.S. Post Office issued a commemorative stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin statehood, featuring the state capitol building and map of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
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The Pabst Building was the first skyscraper in Milwaukee, Completed in 1891, Demolished in 1981. (from History of Wisconsin)
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Jean Nicolet's 1634 landing in Wisconsin (from History of Wisconsin)
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Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)
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Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
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Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
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Logs being transported on a sleigh after being cut (from History of Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin Governor Robert La Follette in 1905 (from History of Wisconsin)
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In northern Wisconsin, the Apostle Islands are a group of 22 islands in Lake Superior. (from Wisconsin)
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Sun City Carnival Tour at Summerfest, 2009 (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin counties (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, approximate state area highlighted (from History of Wisconsin)
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
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The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
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Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from Wisconsin)
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The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
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The Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from Wisconsin)
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1865 map Wisconsin prepared by Increase Lapham (from History of Wisconsin)
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The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
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Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)
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Map of counties in Wisconsin by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
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Non-Hispanic White40–50%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90%+
Native American80–90%
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- ... that there have been ongoing conflicts for decades about whether Sugarbush Hill is the highest point in Wisconsin?
- ... that local dairy farmers credit morning broadcasts of polka music from a Wisconsin radio station for relaxing their cows?
- ... that the oldest surviving synagogue building in Wisconsin was almost razed in the 1970s?
- ... that the BOW counties in Wisconsin were one of the regions of the U.S. that helped Joe Biden win the presidency in 2020?
- ... that firefighters had to wade through deep pools of viscous, slippery butter and cheese spawned by the great butter fire?
- ... that the radio station at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire would go off the air in the middle of the day?
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Largest cities
Largest cities or towns in Wisconsin | |||||||||
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Rank | Name | County | Pop. | ||||||
Milwaukee Madison |
1 | Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 577,222 | Green Bay Kenosha | ||||
2 | Madison | Dane | 269,840 | ||||||
3 | Green Bay | Brown | 107,395 | ||||||
4 | Kenosha | Kenosha | 99,986 | ||||||
5 | Racine | Racine | 77,816 | ||||||
6 | Appleton | Outagamie | 75,644 | ||||||
7 | Waukesha | Waukesha | 71,158 | ||||||
8 | Eau Claire | Eau Claire | 69,421 | ||||||
9 | Oshkosh | Winnebago | 66,816 | ||||||
10 | Janesville | Rock | 65,615 |
See List of cities in Wisconsin for a full list.
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