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 to explore whether the city could support a sports arena Father of Baraboo climber who died at Devil’s Lake State Park thanks community for ‘overwhelming’ support Shelter in place order issued during standoff near Columbus Alcohol enforcement agency seizes Minocqua Brewing Co. beer during planned inspection Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say Minocqua Brewing Company sues state over beer seizure Horicon cleans up after storm while displaced residents seek alternative places to stay Madison police watchdog says officer restraint, not drug use, led to 2024 death Dodge County deputy shot multiple times at dog park returns home Toddler recovering after suspected drowning incident in Fox Lake Pool Indian Motorcycle anti-DEI campaign against Harley-Davidson tied to Trump campaign leader Baraboo’s annual Big Top Parade celebrates America’s 250th Jessica Quamme is first woman to serve as Lodi’s police chief UW Health pollen station forecasts when you'll have your sneezing fits These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why kAmy2CC62F 5:65 @? u63] `a[ a_`f[ 2E E96 286 @7 fe]k^Am Jarreau RIPON COLLEGE In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 1, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated May 28, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated May 28, 2026 Timeline: Big business in Wisconsin 16 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 Author facebook 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 Winds damage downtown Horicon, level Culver's barn near Beaver Dam Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said in a statement that it was too early to tell if it was straight winds or a tornado that caused damage. Beaver Dam-area high school students shine as ‘Bright Stars’ Students from about 10 different schools, along with students who are being homeschooled and learning online, will perform at the Beaver Dam A… Climate change prompts new plan for Wisconsin Arts & Peony Festival The Wisconsin Arts and Peony Festival will be held on the first weekend of June next year. A week earlier than it has been held for the last s… Dodge County chase surpassed 100 mph, sheriff says A 20-year-old Marion woman made her initial appearance in court on Monday for allegedly fleeing from a Dodge County Sheriff’s lieutenant at ab… Free pontoon boat rides offered during BeaverFest The Beaver Dam Lake Improvement Association will have three pontoon boats providing free 20-minute pontoon boat rides during BeaverFest at 11 … Watch Now: Related Video Top stories for June 17, 2026 WisEye Morning Minute: Another SCOWIS redistricting decision WisEye Morning Minute: Another SCOWIS redistricting decision Lauree Simmons discusses Ridglan closure Lauree Simmons discusses Ridglan closure Former Ridglan beagles play outside after transfer Former Ridglan beagles play outside after transfer
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Winds damage downtown Horicon, level Culver's barn near Beaver Dam Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said in a statement that it was too early to tell if it was straight winds or a tornado that caused damage.
Beaver Dam-area high school students shine as ‘Bright Stars’ Students from about 10 different schools, along with students who are being homeschooled and learning online, will perform at the Beaver Dam A…
Climate change prompts new plan for Wisconsin Arts & Peony Festival The Wisconsin Arts and Peony Festival will be held on the first weekend of June next year. A week earlier than it has been held for the last s…
Dodge County chase surpassed 100 mph, sheriff says A 20-year-old Marion woman made her initial appearance in court on Monday for allegedly fleeing from a Dodge County Sheriff’s lieutenant at ab…
Free pontoon boat rides offered during BeaverFest The Beaver Dam Lake Improvement Association will have three pontoon boats providing free 20-minute pontoon boat rides during BeaverFest at 11 …
