AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Thorstein Veblen was progressive economist From the America 250 series STUART AASE Sep 27, 2026 Sep 27, 2026 Updated Sep 27, 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 ^mkAm%9@CDE6:? '63=6?[ 3@C? :? `gdf :? r2E@[ 23@FE a_ >:=6D D@FE962DE @7 pAA=6E@?[ H2D 2? 64@?@>:DE 2?5 D@4:@=@8:DE H9@ 3642>6 2 H6==\<?@H? 4C:E:4 @7 42A:E2=:D>]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmq@C? E96 D:IE9 @7 `a 49:=5C6? 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Botham Vineyards closing, returning to prairie and a homestead Unwilling to expand with more events, a restaurant and distillery, the Bothams are closing their beloved business after nearly 38 years.
Two bystanders killed in Marinette County police pursuit The deputy gave chase and about three minutes later, the pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into another vehicle with two people inside ne…
UW-Madison offers mental health resources after off-campus death Some people may have witnessed a man’s death Tuesday afternoon at an off-campus building at the corner of North Park and Regent streets, UW-Ma…
UW-Madison Nobel Prize winner Francis Halzen isn't done chasing the mysteries of the universe What started as genuine curiosity drove Francis Halzen and his arctic discoveries about “ghostly” particles to a Nobel Prize.
Inside Epic Systems' newest campus, where Narnia meets ‘Star Wars’ The Verona-based tech giant’s sixth campus plays homage to fantastical other worlds with buildings inspired by Narnia, Star Wars and the Lord …
