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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. It is divided into 72 counties. The state's most populous city is Milwaukee, while 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. Since 2016, it has been considered a swing state in national and statewide elections; the Republican Party was founded in Wisconsin in 1854. (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 (1.11×10^⁹ kg) of milk per month. (Full article...)

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Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the second-most populous city in the state (after Milwaukee), with a population of 269,840 at the 2020 census. The Madison metropolitan area has an estimated 708,000 residents. With a downtown centrally located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, the city also encompasses Lake Wingra. Founded in 1836, Madison is named after American Founding Father and President James Madison. The city is the county seat of Dane County.

As the state capital, Madison is home to government chambers, including the Wisconsin State Capitol. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Major companies in the city include American Family Insurance, Exact Sciences Corporation, and TruStage Financial Group. Tourism also plays a vital role in the local economy, generating over $1 billion in 2018. The city's cultural and recreational institutions include the Chazen Museum of Art, Henry Vilas Zoo, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and Overture Center for the Arts. (Full article...)

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Image 1Wisconsin Highways (from Wisconsin)
Image 2A general map of Wisconsin (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 3Climate change has accelerated weather/climate disaster events, such as the flooding in Menomonee Falls in 2025. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 4Thousands gather inside Madison Wisconsin's Capitol rotunda to protest Governor Walker's 2011 Wisconsin Act 10. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 5National guard troops in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during the unrests from the shootings (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 6Wisconsin Governor Robert La Follette in 1905 (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 7Wisconsin Highways (from Wisconsin)
Image 8The largest platform mound at Aztalan, with modern reconstructions of steps and stockade (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 9Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 10The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
Image 11Logs being transported on a sleigh after being cut (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 12Dairy cows at a Wisconsin dairy farm (from Wisconsin)
Image 13The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from Wisconsin)
Image 14The Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from Wisconsin)
Image 15Cheesehead hats at the 2024 Summer Olympics (from Wisconsin)
Image 16Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 17Map of the administrative divisions of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 18Map of the administrative divisions of Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 19Wisconsin Municipalities map of counties, cities, villages, and towns. (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 20The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 21Map of Wisconsin Territory 1836–1848 (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 22The Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby theme parks. (from Wisconsin)
Image 23Devils Island shoreline, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 24French-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 25Jean Nicolet's 1634 landing in Wisconsin (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 26Wisconsin in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, approximate state area highlighted (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 27The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. (from Wisconsin)
Image 28The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 29Location of Wisconsin in the United States (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 30Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from Wisconsin)
Image 31Islands off the Door Peninsula (from Geography of Wisconsin)
Image 32Taliesin was the studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (from Wisconsin)
Image 33Wind Point Lighthouse on Lake Michigan (from Wisconsin)
Image 34Jean 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 35The Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, in the city of Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 36Jean 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 37The Francois Vertefeuille House in Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from Wisconsin)
Image 38A typical Kwik Trip store (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 39In the 20th century, Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via lake freighters. (from Wisconsin)
Image 40On 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 41The state seal of Wisconsin contains a shovel and pickaxe, reflecting the importance of lead mining to Wisconsin's history. (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 42Taliesin was the studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (from Wisconsin)
Image 431865 map Wisconsin prepared by Increase Lapham (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 44Fried cheese curds (from Wisconsin)
Image 45The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from Wisconsin)
Image 46In the 20th century, Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via lake freighters. (from Wisconsin)
Image 47The Little White Schoolhouse, in Ripon, 1854, which hosted the first meeting of what became the national Republican Party (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 48The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the Republican Party. (from Wisconsin)
Image 49St. Croix Falls, 1865, log jam (from History of Wisconsin)
Image 50Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. (from Wisconsin)

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... 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 a forest in northern Wisconsin was subject to nuclear-radiation testing in the 1970s?
... 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 Charles Herman Allen, university administrator and American Civil War captain, opened the University of Wisconsin to female enrollment in 1863?
... 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?

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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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