AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: UW-Madison alum Harry Steenbock transformed nutritional science SABINE MARTIN Jul 17, 2026 5 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter 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 ^mkAmx? E96 `ha_D[ w2CCJ $E66?3@4< H2D 2 C:D:?8 =6256C :? H92E H2D E96? E96 ?6H 7:6=5 @7 G:E2>:? C6D62C49]k^AmkAm%96 ?2E:G6 @7 (:D4@?D:? H2D 2 AC@76DD@C :? &(\|25:D@?’D 3:@496>:DECJ 56A2CE>6?E 2?5 3642>6 H:56=J <?@H? 7@C 9:D C6D62C49 @? G:E2>:? s 2?5 5:D4@G6C:6D E92E F=E:>2E6=J =65 E@ E96 4C62E:@? @7 E96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]H2C7]@C8^23@FE\H2C7^9:DE@CJ^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm(:D4@?D:? p=F>?: #6D62C49 u@F?52E:@? 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10 ft. “Lady Justice” sculpture unveiled in Kenosha's Library Circle Sweltering heat and humidity didn’t stop over 100 people from attending the unveiling for the sculpture, which stands at approximately 10 feet…
