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- Capital: Madison
- Governor: Jim DoyleWisGovState: Office of the Governor Jim Doyle
- Population (2006 estimate): 5,556,506US Census Bureau: Wisconsin QuickFacts
- Statehood: May 29, 1848
- Time Zone: CST
- Major cities: Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay
- State flower: Wood Violet
- State animal: Badger
- State beverage: Milk
- Nickname: The Badger StateState Symbols USA: Wisconsin State Nickname
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Located in the North Central region of the United States, Wisconsin officially became a state in 1848. Bordered by Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois, it also sits on the banks of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Known as "America's Dairyland", Wisconsin produces the most cheese of any U.S. state. Nearly half of the state is covered by forest land, with manufacturing and agriculture comprising the majority of the state's economy
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Early History
Originally inhabited by the Ho-Chunk Native American tribe, the French came to Green Bay in 1634 forming a port to support fur trade. The United States gained control of the land in 1783, making it part of the Northwest Territory in 1787. Wisconsin officially became a state on May 29, 1848. -
Sports
Wisconsin is home to the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. Their fans, known as "Cheeseheads," show appreciation of the team and of the dairy producing state by wearing hats that resemble large wedges of cheese. The Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball also call Wisconsin home. -
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Wisconsin Questions
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What is the Stop Sign Program that Wisconsin and Southern Railroad Company started? 1 AnswerWSOR Stop Sign Program WSOR Pioneers Stop Sign Program at all Passive Railroad Grade Crossings By Tom Judge Reprinted from Railway Age, August 2000, with perm... read more -
What's up with the weird weather here in Milwaukee, WI? One day it's sunny/hot, the next it's cloudy/rainy/cold. Can someone explain this? 1 AnswerI would say it is mother nature. It is doing the same here in nevada carsoncity. The wind is a big factor to because it is what brings it in . Also the clou... read more -
What is the best coffee house in Madison, Wisconsin to go for a first date? 4 AnswersI have a couple of ideas that aren't filled with students. I was going to try to rank them, but I just couldn't.... Manna Cafe: http://www.mannacafe.com/ Java... read more
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Wisconsin snow don't let me down! I didn't sign up for risking my life today.
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wisconsin you are so blah, i don't like you.
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