AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Thorstein Veblen was progressive economist STUART AASE Jun 18, 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Updated 1 hr 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 ^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? E@ }@CH68:2?\p>6C:42? :>>:8C2?E A2C6?ED[ '63=6? 8C25F2E65 :? `gg_ 7C@> r2C=6E@? r@==686 :? }@CE97:6=5[ |:??6D@E2[ H96C6 96 H2D 8C62E=J :?7=F6?465 3J y@9? q2E6D r=2C<[ 2 7FEFC6 =6256C :? ?6@4=2DD:42= 64@?@>:4D]k^Am kAm'63=6? 925 2 4964<6C65 24256>:4 42C66C — H:E9 DE@AD 2E E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 r9:428@[ $E2?7@C5 &?:G6CD:EJ 2?5 E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 |:DD@FC: — >2C<65 3J 4@?EC@G6CDJ 2?5 5:D>:DD2=D[ @7E6? =:?<65 E@ 9:D A6CD@?2= 3692G:@C @C F?4@?G6?E:@?2= G:6HD]k^Am People are also reading… Lake Geneva holds off vote on proposed supper club Milwaukee Brewers partner with new boutique in Lake Geneva Robert G. Betzer Lake Geneva considers changes to city’s tourism commission Lake Geneva Cruise Line conducts mailboat jumper tryouts Packers offensive lineman confident heading into 3rd year with position change Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Impact of Walworth County tourism hits $1 billion mark Lake Geneva to work with bus company during road project How did Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby get to 10-0 already? Here's an in-depth look Who will the Bucks take in the NBA Draft? These mock drafts have ideas Gage Marine acquires Norton’s on Green Lake supper club Walworth County duo delivers equipment to Ukrainian troops These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why kAmqFE 96 H@F=5 364@>6 2 =625:?8 :?E6==64EF2= @7 p>6C:42’D !C@8C6DD:G6 tC2] w6 4@:?65 E96 4@?46AED @7 “4@?DA:4F@FD 4@?DF>AE:@?” 2?5 “4@?DA:4F@FD =6:DFC6Q :? 9:D 36DE\<?@H? 3@@<[ “%96 %96@CJ @7 E96 {6:DFC6 r=2DD[” :? H9:49 '63=6? 2C8F65 E92E 7@C >6>36CD @7 E96 =6:DFC6 4=2DD[ @7E6? 2DD@4:2E65 H:E9 3FD:?6DD[ DE2EFD H2D =:?<65 E@ G:D:3=6 4@?DF>AE:@? 2?5 H2DE6[ ?@E AC@5F4E:G6 H@C< @C 62C?:?8D]k^Am kAm%96 EH:46\>2CC:65 '63=6? 925 ?@ 49:=5C6? @7 9:D @H? 2?5 5:65 2E 286 fa :? r2=:7@C?:2]k^Am Veblen 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. Related to this story Most Popular Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say No law enforcement personnel fired their gun during the incident, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said. Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 The deadline to get on the ballot was June 1. 24-cow dairy to host Dane County Breakfast on the Farm Amid the rolling green fields in eastern Dane County, seventh-generation farm Swaindale Genetics is preparing to host Saturday’s Dane County B… Ridglan Farms is giving up its remaining beagles Ridglan Farms will sell its remaining 475 beagles by the end of this summer, animal rights groups said Monday. Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say No law enforcement personnel fired their gun during the incident, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said. Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 WisDems Convention Top stories for June 18, 2026 Top stories for June 18, 2026 ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole Top stories for June 17, 2026 Top stories for June 17, 2026 Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 WisDems Convention Top stories for June 18, 2026 Top stories for June 18, 2026 ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole Top stories for June 17, 2026 Top stories for June 17, 2026
Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say No law enforcement personnel fired their gun during the incident, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said.
24-cow dairy to host Dane County Breakfast on the Farm Amid the rolling green fields in eastern Dane County, seventh-generation farm Swaindale Genetics is preparing to host Saturday’s Dane County B…
Ridglan Farms is giving up its remaining beagles Ridglan Farms will sell its remaining 475 beagles by the end of this summer, animal rights groups said Monday.
Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say No law enforcement personnel fired their gun during the incident, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said.
