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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 (/wɪˈskɒnsɪn/ ^ⓘ wih-SKON-sin) is a state in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions 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. With a population of about 6 million and an area of about 65,500 square miles, Wisconsin is the 20th-largest state by population and the 23rd-largest by area. It has 72 counties. The state's most populous city is Milwaukee. Its capital and second-most populous city is Madison; other urban areas include Green Bay and the Fox Cities.

Wisconsin's geography is diverse, with dense forests in the north (including Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest), rugged unglaciated hills in the western Driftless Area, and wooded plains, lowlands, and farms stretching from the interior east to Lake Michigan. Wisconsin has the third-longest Great Lakes coastline, after Ontario and Michigan. 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, mostly from Germany and Scandinavia. Wisconsin remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture, particularly in 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 breweries, with beer in Milwaukee a longstanding industry. Wisconsin has some of the nation's most permissive alcohol laws 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 its 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 and his Jacobs I House. Politically, it is considered a swing state in national and statewide elections; the Republican Party was founded in Wisconsin in 1854. (Full article...)

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George Whitney "Cal" Calhoun (September 16, 1890 – December 6, 1963) was an American newspaper editor and co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. After establishing the Packers in 1919 with Curly Lambeau, Calhoun served the team in various capacities for 44 years until his death in 1963.

Utilizing his editorial job at the Green Bay Press-Gazette, he became the team's first publicity director, helping to establish local support and interest. He also served as the first team manager and was a member of the board of directors of the non-profit corporation that owns the team. Although often overshadowed by the more famous Curly Lambeau, Calhoun was instrumental to the early success of the Packers. In recognition of his contributions, Calhoun was elected to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1978. (Full article...)

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The 2018 Wisconsin gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2018. It occurred concurrently with a Senate election in the state, elections to the state's U.S. House seats, and various other elections. Incumbent Republican governor Scott Walker sought re-election to a third term, and was challenged by Democratic candidate and then-Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers, as well as Libertarian Phil Anderson and independent Maggie Turnbull. Evers, along with his running mate Mandela Barnes, managed to defeat Walker and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch in a closely fought and widely watched race, ending the state's Republican trifecta.

The result was considered "too close to call" on election night, with Walker and Evers being separated by a mere few hundred votes for much of the night as counties reported their results. Shortly after midnight on November 7, Milwaukee County reported around 46,000 uncounted absentee ballots. From those ballots, Evers received 38,674 votes, or 84% of the total, and Walker 7,181, giving Evers a narrow lead. The race was called for him shortly after. (Full article...)

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Image 1The state seal of Wisconsin contains a shovel and pickaxe, reflecting the importance of lead mining to Wisconsin's history. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 2The 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)
Image 3Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 4A stone barn built for cows in Wisconsin. The circular silo was used to store feed. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 5The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
Image 6Aztalan State Park marks the site of an ancient Mississippian culture settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. (from Wisconsin)

Map of counties in Wisconsin by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census

Legend

Non-Hispanic White

40–50%

60–70%

70–80%

80–90%

90%+

Native American

80–90%

(from Wisconsin)

Image 8Summerfest is an annual music festival in downtown Milwaukee. (from Wisconsin)
Image 9In the 20th century, Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via lake freighters. (from Wisconsin)
Image 10Wisconsin geographic regions (from Wisconsin)
Image 11The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
Image 12Jean 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)
Image 13Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 14Jean Nicolet's 1634 landing in Wisconsin (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 15Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, approximate state area highlighted (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 16Timms 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)
Image 17Wisconsin counties (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 18Islands off the Door Peninsula (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 19The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
Image 20Aztalan State Park marks the site of an ancient Mississippian culture settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. (from Wisconsin)
Image 21The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from Wisconsin)
Image 22Chief Black Hawk, by George Catlin (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 23Logs being transported on a sleigh after being cut (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 24Summerfest is an annual music festival in downtown Milwaukee. (from Wisconsin)
Image 25Governor Philip La Follette announces formation of the National Progressives of America, April 28, 1938. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 26Wind Point Lighthouse on Lake Michigan (from Wisconsin)
Image 27Wisconsin geographic regions (from Wisconsin)
Image 28On 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)
Image 29The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
Image 30Wind Point Lighthouse on Lake Michigan (from Wisconsin)
Image 31Sunset over Lake Winnebago (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 32The Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from Wisconsin)
Image 33The Pabst Building was the first skyscraper in Milwaukee, Completed in 1891, Demolished in 1981. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 34Devils Island shoreline, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 35The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 36Map of counties in Wisconsin by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
Legend
- Non-Hispanic White
    40–50%
  
    60–70%
  
    70–80%
  
    80–90%
  
    90%+
  
  Native American
    80–90%
(from Wisconsin)
Image 37The 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)
Image 38The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
Image 39Drawing of a mastodon skeleton by Rembrandt Peale (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 40The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
Image 41Cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
Image 42Jean 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)
Image 43The largest platform mound at Aztalan, with modern reconstructions of steps and stockade (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 44Governor Philip F. La Follette announces formation of the National Progressives of America, April 28, 1938. (from Wisconsin)
Image 45The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from Wisconsin)
Image 46Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
Image 47In 1942, Orland Loomis would be the last Wisconsin Progressive elected governor of Wisconsin but would die shortly after being elected. (from Wisconsin)
Image 48Map of Wisconsin Territory 1836–1848 (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 49Location of Wisconsin in the United States (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 50Governor Philip F. La Follette announces formation of the National Progressives of America, April 28, 1938. (from Wisconsin)
Image 51French-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)
Image 52In 1942, Orland Loomis would be the last Wisconsin Progressive elected governor of Wisconsin but would die shortly after being elected. (from Wisconsin)
Image 53A general map of Wisconsin (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 54The Little White Schoolhouse, in Ripon, 1854, which hosted the first meeting of what became the national Republican Party (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 55Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
Image 56The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
Image 57On 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)
Image 58Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 59Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from Wisconsin)
Image 601865 map Wisconsin prepared by Increase Lapham (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 61The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
Image 62Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
Image 63The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is characterized by bluffs carved in sedimentary rock by water from melting Ice age glaciers. Pictured is the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 64In the 20th century, Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via lake freighters. (from Wisconsin)
Image 65Taliesin was the studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (from Wisconsin)
Image 66Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)
Image 67Wisconsin Governor Robert La Follette in 1905 (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 68The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
Image 69The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 70Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from Wisconsin)
Image 71Köppen climate types of Wisconsin, using 1991-2020 climate normals. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 72The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
Image 73Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
Image 74The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
Image 75In the 20th century, Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via lake freighters. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 76Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 77The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
Image 78Wisconsin Municipalities map of counties, cities, villages, and towns. (from Wisconsin)
Image 79The color guard of the Wisconsin 8th Infantry with Old Abe (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 80Wisconsin Municipalities map of counties, cities, villages, and towns. (from Wisconsin)
Image 81The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 82Taliesin was the studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (from Wisconsin)
Image 83Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)
Image 84Cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
Image 85St. Croix Falls, 1865, log jam (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 86Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 87The Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from Wisconsin)
Image 88Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 89The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)

Did you know -

... that William Beck emigrated to the US from Germany, became a policeman at 19, was wounded by a Native American tribe, and was shipwrecked before becoming Milwaukee's first police chief?
... that Charles Herman Allen, university administrator and American Civil War captain, opened the University of Wisconsin to female enrollment in 1863?
... that two Wisconsin radio stations purchased and reassembled the Wisconsin Pavilion from the 1964 New York World's Fair for use as their studios?
... that a forest in northern Wisconsin was subject to nuclear-radiation testing in the 1970s?
... that the first Hindu temple in Wisconsin was built "in the middle of nowhere"?
... that the oldest surviving synagogue building in Wisconsin was almost razed in the 1970s?

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Largest cities

Largest cities or towns in Wisconsin ^[1]
Rank	Name	County	Pop.
1	Milwaukee	Milwaukee	577,222
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

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