Alert Top Story Topical AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Grammy award winning Al Jarreau has Milwaukee roots From the America 250 series Terri Pederson May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAmp= y2CC62F[ H9@ H@? `_ vC2>>J pH2C5D 5FC:?8 9:D 42C66C 2?5 H2D ?@>:?2E65 `h 255:E:@?2= E:>6D[ 925 C@@ED :? |:=H2F<66]k^AmkAmy2CC62F’D 72E96C[ t>:=6 p=A9@?D6 y2CC62F[ H2D 2 >:?:DE6C 7@C E96 |:=H2F<66 $92C@? $sp r9FC49 2?5 2 D:?86C] w:D >@E96C H2D 2 49FC49 A:2?:DE[ H:E9 9:D 72>:=J D:?8:?8 2E 49FC49 4@?46CED 2?5 36?67:ED H96? 96 H2D 8C@H:?8 FA]k^Am kAmy2CC62F 3682? 9:D 42C66C :? `heg 2?5 H2D 42E2AF=E65 :?E@ :?E6C?2E:@?2= 72>6 H:E9 9:D `hfd 563FE 2=3F> “(6 v@E qJ]” w6 H@? 9:D 7:CDE vC2>>J 2H2C5 :? `hfg] w:D D@?8D “|@C?:?[” “p7E6C p==[” 2?5 “|@@?=:89E:?8” H6C6 2>@?8 9:D >@DE H6==\<?@H? D@?8D] k^Am People are also reading… Beaver Dam’s Heritage Mall to be sold Family identifies man who died climbing at Devil’s Lake Woman who died in Merrimac e-bike crash identified 3 things to know about Horicon/Hustisford football in 2026 3 things to know about Beaver Dam football in 2026 Portage puts Lewiston, Endeavor elementary schools up for sale 3 things to know about Portage football in 2026 Beaver Dam launches park endowment to reduce reliance on taxes A broom, a bucket and a storm drain: Baraboo launches volunteer effort Artus, popular K-9 who served Columbia County, dies 3 things to know about Lodi football in 2026 3-year project to improve the Wisconsin Dells Parkway begins DNR details how climbing guide died at Devil’s Lake State Park Beaver Dam, Columbus weigh new fire stations, public safety facilities 81-year-old man dies in Vernon County UTV rollover crash kAmy2CC62F 5:65 @? u63] `a[ a_`f[ 2E E96 286 @7 fe]k^Am Jarreau RIPON COLLEGE In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 20, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated Jun 25, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated Jun 25, 2026 Timeline: Big business in Wisconsin 28 updates Previous Next 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Terri Pederson Reporter Author twitter Author email Follow Terri Pederson Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Beaver Dam’s Heritage Mall to be sold The Common Council voted to terminate the forgivable loans on the property, clearing the way for a sale. Beaver Dam launches park endowment to reduce reliance on taxes To give the fund a chance to grow, the funds will not be spent in the first five years. Beaver Dam, Columbus weigh new fire stations, public safety facilities Both Beaver Dam and Columbus are looking at replacing the fire stations and other city buildings. District 37 candidates share why they’re the best choice on Tuesday Mark Born is being challenged for the Assembly District 37 seat by Republican challenger Steve Rydzewski during Tuesday’s primary election. Beaver Dam celebrates National Night Out “National Night Out gives us a chance to connect with residents in a relaxed setting and build relationships outside of emergencies,” Beaver D… Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Final Fundraising Numbers Top stories for Aug. 10, 2026 Top stories for Aug. 10, 2026 Bartillon Drive homeless shelter nears completion Bartillon Drive homeless shelter nears completion Top stories for Aug. 7, 2026 Top stories for Aug. 7, 2026
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Beaver Dam’s Heritage Mall to be sold The Common Council voted to terminate the forgivable loans on the property, clearing the way for a sale.
Beaver Dam launches park endowment to reduce reliance on taxes To give the fund a chance to grow, the funds will not be spent in the first five years.
Beaver Dam, Columbus weigh new fire stations, public safety facilities Both Beaver Dam and Columbus are looking at replacing the fire stations and other city buildings.
District 37 candidates share why they’re the best choice on Tuesday Mark Born is being challenged for the Assembly District 37 seat by Republican challenger Steve Rydzewski during Tuesday’s primary election.
Beaver Dam celebrates National Night Out “National Night Out gives us a chance to connect with residents in a relaxed setting and build relationships outside of emergencies,” Beaver D…
