AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Oscar F. Mayer brought iconic meat products company to Madison where it thrived, expanded From the America 250 series KENOSHA NEWS STAFF May 28, 2026 May 28, 2026 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 ^mkAmpE `c J62CD @=5[ ~D42C u6C5:?2?5 |2J6C >@G65 7C@> q2G2C:2 E@ E96 &]$ :? `gfb 2?5 7:CDE H@C<65 :? E96 >62E EC256 H9:=6 =:G:?8 :? s6EC@:E H:E9 9:D 4@FD:?] x? `gfe 96 >@G65 E@ r9:428@ 2?5 7@F?5 H@C< 2E pC>@FC U2>Aj r@>A2?J :? r9:428@VD }@CE9 $:56] x? `ggb[ 96 @A6?65 2 3FE496C 2?5 D2FD286\>2<:?8 D9@A @7 9:D @H?[ 2E 286 ac][ H:E9 9:D 3C@E96CD]k^Am kAm%96 4@>A2?J 6IA2?565 7C@> r9:428@ E@ |25:D@?[ (:D4@?D:?[ :? `h`h 3J AFC492D:?8 E96 u2C>6CVD |62E !24<:?8 r@@A6C2E:G6] qJ `ha_[ E96 A=2?E H2D E96 ?2E:@?VD 7:7E9\=2C86DE A24<:?8 A=2?E[ 2?5 :? 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Wisconsin Originals: Fred MacMurray never forgot his Beaver Dam roots As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Frederick Pabst legacy continues; blue ribbon beer still being brewed As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Walter Kohler Sr. a significant figure in business and politics As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: William Harley, Arthur Davidson sparked a transportation revolution As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha native Nick Van Exel a pro basketball all-star, standout As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
