AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Thorstein Veblen was progressive economist From the America 250 series STUART AASE Jul 22, 2026 Jul 22, 2026 Updated Jul 30, 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? 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… Walworth County native helps produce documentary about Bob Uecker These Wisconsinites beat astronomical odds to win Powerball jackpots Personnel Committee approves changes to conduct policy for elected officials Lake Geneva wins second annual putting competition; winnings donated to storm victims Registration full for upcoming Red Bull Rush Delivery race Plan Commission OKs permit for renovation of Main Street building Lake Geneva Police Department to establish K9 program Lake Geneva Garden Club to host America Flower Show 10th OWI conviction gets Madison man a 9½-year prison sentence Worker dies after falling through roof at Grant County construction site Adams Electric in Elkhorn selected as a 2026 Future 50 company Francesca Hong concedes tight primary race for governor Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship Food recalls keep growing. Eggs, lettuce, soup and more affected Lake Geneva approves permit for proposed supper club 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 In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 25, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated Jun 25, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated Jun 25, 2026 Timeline: Big business in Wisconsin 43 updates Previous Next 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 These Wisconsinites beat astronomical odds to win Powerball jackpots Wisconsin residents have won the Powerball jackpot eight times since 2003, including a $768 million payout in 2019. 10th OWI conviction gets Madison man a 9½-year prison sentence Eugene O. Trimble was the subject of two Wisconsin State Journal stories in April that looked at how the state’s criminal justice system treat… Worker dies after falling through roof at Grant County construction site The worker fell through the roof about 30 feet to the concrete floor below and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Grant County Sheriff’s Of… Francesca Hong concedes tight primary race for governor As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, Crowley had a nearly 3,800-vote lead on Hong, equating to less than half a percentage point. David Crowley edges Francesca Hong to become Democratic nominee for governor, AP projects Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly beat Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, in an upset win after being locked in a neck-and-neck b… Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Gubernatorial Candidates Tom Tiffany and David Crowley Face Off in November Top stories for Aug. 12, 2026 Top stories for Aug. 12, 2026 Francesca Hong speaks as result still in question Francesca Hong speaks as result still in question Francesca Hong supporters learn race is essentially tied Francesca Hong supporters learn race is essentially tied Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Gubernatorial Candidates Tom Tiffany and David Crowley Face Off in November Top stories for Aug. 12, 2026 Top stories for Aug. 12, 2026 Francesca Hong speaks as result still in question Francesca Hong speaks as result still in question Francesca Hong supporters learn race is essentially tied Francesca Hong supporters learn race is essentially tied
These Wisconsinites beat astronomical odds to win Powerball jackpots Wisconsin residents have won the Powerball jackpot eight times since 2003, including a $768 million payout in 2019.
10th OWI conviction gets Madison man a 9½-year prison sentence Eugene O. Trimble was the subject of two Wisconsin State Journal stories in April that looked at how the state’s criminal justice system treat…
Worker dies after falling through roof at Grant County construction site The worker fell through the roof about 30 feet to the concrete floor below and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Grant County Sheriff’s Of…
Francesca Hong concedes tight primary race for governor As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, Crowley had a nearly 3,800-vote lead on Hong, equating to less than half a percentage point.
David Crowley edges Francesca Hong to become Democratic nominee for governor, AP projects Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly beat Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, in an upset win after being locked in a neck-and-neck b…
