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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 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 (170,000 km²), Wisconsin is the 21st-largest state by population and the 23rd-largest by area. Wisconsin 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. Wisconsin was originally part of the Northwest Territory and was admitted as a state in 1848. Many European settlers entered the state during the 19th and early 20th centuries, predominantly 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 recognized for its breweries, a longstanding beer industry centered in Milwaukee, relatively permissive alcohol laws, and a prominent 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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Green Bay Harbor Entrance Light (USCG)

The Green Bay Harbor Entrance Light is an offshore lighthouse near Green Bay, Wisconsin. Located 10 miles (16 km) from the mouth of the Fox River, it was erected to signal the entrance to Green Bay.

The shipping channel approaching the Fox River in Green Bay was changed a number of times in order to accommodate vessels of increasing draft. The Army Corps of Engineers also modified the channel in the mid 1920s. The Green Bay Harbor Entrance buoy was established in 1927 to mark this point until the Bureau of Lighthouses could obtain funds for a more permanent solution. The acetylene buoy emitted a flash of 0.3 seconds duration every 3 seconds and had a wave-activated bell. The light is one of the few on the Great Lakes still powered by submarine cable. It is issued from a pair of 300 mm Tideland Signal ML300 acrylic optics mounted on the gallery railing. Because the light is too far out to be seen well from shore, the only good view of it is from a boat. (Full article...)

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Lake Michigan viewed from the International Space Station (August 19, 2019). Chicago sits at the extreme S.W. of the lake.

Lake Michigan (/ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ ^ⓘ MISH-ig-ən) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume (1,180 cu mi; 4,900 km³) and depth (923 ft; 281 m) after Lake Superior and the third-largest by surface area (22,300 square miles; 57,757 km²), after Lake Superior and Lake Huron. To the east, its basin is conjoined with that of Lake Huron through the wide and deep Straits of Mackinac, giving it the same surface elevation as its eastern counterpart; hydrologically, the two bodies are a single lake that is, by area, the largest freshwater lake in the world.

Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake located fully in the United States; the other four are shared between the U.S. and Canada. It is the world's largest lake, by area, located fully in one country, and is shared, from west to east, by the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Ports along its shores include Chicago, Illinois, Gary, Indiana, Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Muskegon, Michigan. To the north, the lake is flanked by long bays, including Green Bay in the northwest, and Grand Traverse and Little Traverse bays in the northeast. The word michigan is believed to come from the Ojibwe ᒥᓯᑲᒥ (michi-gami or mishigami), meaning "great water". (Full article...)

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Image 1The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
Image 2Drawing of a mastodon skeleton by Rembrandt Peale (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 3Jean Nicolet's 1634 landing in Wisconsin (from History of 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 5The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from Wisconsin)
Image 6Chief Black Hawk, by George Catlin (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 7Cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
Image 8Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)
Image 9Jean 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 10Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 11Map 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 12The Pabst Building was the first skyscraper in Milwaukee, Completed in 1891, Demolished in 1981. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 13The 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 14Wisconsin Municipalities map of counties, cities, villages, and towns. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 15Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 16The 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 17The color guard of the Wisconsin 8th Infantry with Old Abe (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 18Wisconsin Governor Robert La Follette in 1905 (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 19The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
Image 20Timms 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 21Governor Philip La Follette announces formation of the National Progressives of America, 1938 (from Wisconsin)
Image 22Aztalan State Park marks the site of an ancient Mississippian culture settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. (from Wisconsin)
Image 23Taliesin was the studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (from Wisconsin)
Image 24In the 20th century, Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via lake freighters. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 25The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
Image 26The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 27Aztalan State Park marks the site of an ancient Mississippian culture settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. (from Wisconsin)
Image 28The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
Image 29The largest platform mound at Aztalan, with modern reconstructions of steps and stockade (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 30Wind Point Lighthouse on Lake Michigan (from Wisconsin)
Image 31Cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
Image 32Wind Point Lighthouse on Lake Michigan (from Wisconsin)
Image 33Climate change has accelerated weather/climate disaster events, such as the flooding in Menomonee Falls in 2025. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 34St. Croix Falls, 1865, log jam (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 35Governor Philip La Follette announces formation of the National Progressives of America, 1938 (from Wisconsin)
Image 36Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 37Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 38Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)
Image 391865 map Wisconsin prepared by Increase Lapham (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 40Location of Wisconsin in the United States (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 41Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from Wisconsin)
Image 42The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 43Jean 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 44On 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 45Protests over the shooting of Alvin Cole (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 46National guard troops in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during the unrests from the shootings (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 47Taliesin was the studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (from Wisconsin)
Image 48The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
Image 49Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
Image 50The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
Image 51Islands off the Door Peninsula (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 52Map of the administrative divisions of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 53A general map of Wisconsin (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 54The state seal of Wisconsin contains a shovel and pickaxe, reflecting the importance of lead mining to Wisconsin's history. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 55French-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 56The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
Image 57Bald eagles have been seen in nearly every county in Wisconsin in the 21st century, a major recovery since the end of the 20th century. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 58Governor Philip La Follette announces formation of the National Progressives of America, April 28, 1938. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 59The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
Image 60Map of Wisconsin Territory 1836–1848 (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 61Map of the administrative divisions of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 62Epic Systems campus in Verona, Wisconsin (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 63Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from Wisconsin)
Image 64A stone barn built for cows in Wisconsin. The circular silo was used to store feed. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 65In the 20th century, Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via lake freighters. (from Wisconsin)
Image 66The 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 67Logs being transported on a sleigh after being cut (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 68The Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from Wisconsin)
Image 69Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
Image 70The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 71The Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from Wisconsin)
Image 72The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from Wisconsin)
Image 73The Little White Schoolhouse, in Ripon, 1854, which hosted the first meeting of what became the national Republican Party (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 74The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (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 76On 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 77Thousands gather inside Madison Wisconsin's Capitol rotunda to protest Governor Walker's 2011 Wisconsin Act 10. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 78Devils Island shoreline, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 79Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 80The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)
Image 81Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 82Dane County has led the state in population growth in the 21st century. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 83Sunset over Lake Winnebago (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 84Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
Image 85Köppen climate types of Wisconsin, using 1991-2020 climate normals. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 86Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
Image 87A typical Kwik Trip store (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 88In the 20th century, Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via lake freighters. (from Wisconsin)
Image 89The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
Image 90Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, approximate state area highlighted (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 91The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin. (from Wisconsin)

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... that a Wisconsin TV station claimed to have the only revolving stage in a TV studio east of California when it went on the air in 1953?
... 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 the closure of five University of Wisconsin branch campuses has called into question the future of the Wisconsin Idea?
... that the operators of a Wisconsin radio station received unsolicited checks and food deliveries?
... that Charles Herman Allen, university administrator and American Civil War captain, opened the University of Wisconsin to female enrollment in 1863?
... that a forest in northern Wisconsin was subject to nuclear-radiation testing in the 1970s?

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v t e 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

See List of cities in Wisconsin for a full list.

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