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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/ ^ⓘ 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-Niccolet 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 more recent years, Wisconsin has been a battleground state in presidential elections, notably in 2000, 2004, 2016, and 2020. (Full article...)

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Dairy is a major industry in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Being known for its dairy production, the state is often called "America's Dairyland." The industry is prominent in official state symbols—being displayed on the state's license plates, state's slogan, and on the state quarter.

Dairying in Wisconsin includes the harvesting and processing of animal milk, usually from cows, and the processing into cheese, butter, or other dairy products. Dairy became an important industry in the late-19th century, following the invention of the refrigerated rail car. By 1915, Wisconsin had become the leading state for dairy production, only being surpassed by California in 1993. As of 2018, Wisconsin ranks second in the United States in dairy production, with over 7000 dairy farms that produce 2.44 billion pounds (1.11×10⁹ kg) of milk per month. (Full article...)

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Madison Isthmus

Madison is the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the seat of Dane County. The population was 269,840 as of the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee, and the 77th-most populous in the United States. The Madison metropolitan area had a population of 680,796. The city is located on an isthmus and lands surrounding five lakes—Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Wingra, Lake Kegonsa and Lake Waubesa. Madison was founded in 1836 and is named after American Founding Father and President James Madison.

As the state capital, Madison is home to government chambers including the Wisconsin State Capitol building. The University of Wisconsin–Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System, is located in the city. Other cultural institutions include the Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Overture Center for the Arts, and Wisconsin Historical Museum. Madison is home to an extensive network of parks, the most parks and playgrounds per capita of any of the 100 largest U.S. cities, and is considered a bicycle-friendly community. Madison is also home to nine National Historic Landmarks, including several buildings designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jacobs I House. (Full article...)

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Image 1The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is characterized by bluffs carved in sedimentary rock by water from melting Ice age glaciers. (from Wisconsin)
Image 2Lambeau Field in Green Bay is home to the National Football League's Packers. (from Wisconsin)
Image 3The Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from Wisconsin)
Image 4The 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment with Old Abe (from Wisconsin)
Image 5The Apostle Islands are a group of 22 islands in Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
Image 6Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)
Image 7Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
Image 8American Family Field is the home stadium of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers. (from Wisconsin)
Image 9Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from Wisconsin)
Image 10The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 11Wisconsin Governor Robert La Follette in 1905 (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 12The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
Image 13The 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 14The Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from Wisconsin)
Image 15Wisconsin welcome sign (from Wisconsin)
Image 16A stone barn built for cows in Wisconsin. The circular silo was used to store feed. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 17Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from Wisconsin)
Image 18Wisconsinites wearing cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
Image 19The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 20Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin in Spring Green (from Wisconsin)
Image 21The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
Image 22Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)
Image 23The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
Image 24Blackjack Springs Wilderness, in the Chequamegon–Niccolet National Forest. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 25The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
Image 26Timms 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 27The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
Image 28The state seal of Wisconsin contains a shovel and pickaxe, reflecting the importance of lead mining to Wisconsin's history. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 29Jean Niccolet's 1634 landing in Wisconsin (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 30The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
Image 31Ethnic origens in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 32On 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 33Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 34Wisconsin welcome sign (from Wisconsin)
Image 35Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from Wisconsin)
Image 36The 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment with Old Abe (from Wisconsin)
Image 37Chief Black Hawk, by George Catlin (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 38Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 39French-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 40Wisconsin Governor Robert M. La Follette addresses an assembly, 1905 (from Wisconsin)
Image 41The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
Image 42Köppen climate types of Wisconsin, using 1991-2020 climate normals. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 43Wisconsin counties (from Wisconsin)
Image 44The 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 45Jean Niccolet, 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 46Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 47The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
Image 481865 map Wisconsin prepared by Increase Lapham (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 49Sun City Carnival Tour at Summerfest, 2009 (from Wisconsin)
Image 50Kringle is based off its Danish counterpart and is the official state pastry. (from Wisconsin)
Image 51Map of Wisconsin Territory 1836–1848 (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 52Islands off the Door Peninsula. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 53Wisconsinites wearing cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
Image 54The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
Image 55The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is characterized by bluffs carved in sedimentary rock by water from melting Ice Age glaciers. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 56Location of Wisconsin in the United States (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 57Kringle is based off its Danish counterpart and is the official state pastry. (from Wisconsin)
Image 58Wisconsin counties (from Wisconsin)
Image 59The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
Image 60Sun City Carnival Tour at Summerfest, 2009 (from Wisconsin)
Image 61St. Croix Falls, 1865, log jam (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 62Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, approximate state area highlighted (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 63Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
Image 64Ethnic origens in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 65The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
Image 66Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, with the approximate state area highlighted (from Wisconsin)
Image 67Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin in Spring Green (from Wisconsin)
Image 68Wisconsin Governor Robert M. La Follette addresses an assembly, 1905 (from Wisconsin)
Image 69Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, with the approximate state area highlighted (from Wisconsin)
Image 70The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (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%

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Image 72The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
Image 73Logs being transported on a sleigh after being cut (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 74Lambeau Field in Green Bay is home to the National Football League's Packers. (from Wisconsin)
Image 75The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 76Drawing of a mastodon skeleton by Rembrandt Peale (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 77Jean Niccolet, 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 78The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from Wisconsin)
Image 79The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 80The Little White Schoolhouse, in Ripon, 1854, which hosted the first meeting of what became the national Republican Party (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 81The largest platform mound at Aztalan, with modern reconstructions of steps and stockade (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 82The Pabst Building was the first skyscraper in Milwaukee, Completed in 1891, Demolished in 1981. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 83American Family Field is the home stadium of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers. (from Wisconsin)
Image 84The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is characterized by bluffs carved in sedimentary rock by water from melting Ice age glaciers. (from Wisconsin)
Image 85Map 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 86The Apostle Islands are a group of 22 islands in Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
Image 87Sunset over Lake Winnebago. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 88A general map of Wisconsin (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 89Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from Wisconsin)
Image 90Wisconsin counties (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 91Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
Image 92Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
Image 93On 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 94The color guard of the Wisconsin 8th Infantry with Old Abe (from History of Wisconsin)

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... that Bob Harlan was the first president of the Green Bay Packers without any roots in the Green Bay community?
... that firefighters had to wade through deep pools of viscous, slippery butter and cheese spawned by the great butter fire?
... that a Wisconsin radio station used to collect rent from the United States Congress?
... that the oldest surviving synagogue building in Wisconsin was almost razed in the 1970s?
... that the operators of a Wisconsin radio station received unsolicited checks and food deliveries?
... that the first Hindu temple in Wisconsin was built "in the middle of nowhere"?

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v t e Largest cities or towns in Wisconsin ^[1]
	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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