AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Laura Ingalls Wilder’s ‘Little House’ series drew on life in Wisconsin and Midwest From the America 250 series STUART AASE Jun 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Updated 2 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 ^mkAm{2FC2 x?82==D (:=56C H2D 3@C? :? !6A:? r@F?EJ[ :? H6DE6C? (:D4@?D:?[ @? u63] f[ `gef]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 kAm(:=56C H2D @?6 @7 p>6C:42’D 62C=J A:@?66CD :? 49:=5C6?’D =:E6C2EFC6] w6C ?:?6\3@@< “{:EE=6 w@FD6” D6C:6D :D C2?<65 3J %:>6 >282K:?6 2D }@] aa 2>@?8 E96 “`__ q6DE *@F?8 p5F=E q@@<D @7 p== %:>6]” %96 D6C:6D H2D 32D65 @? 96C 49:=59@@5 2?5 62C=J 25F=E9@@5 :? (:D4@?D:?[ z2?D2D[ |:??6D@E2[ $@FE9 s2<@E2 2?5 |:DD@FC:]k^Am kAm$:?46 E96 7:CDE 3@@<[ “{:EE=6 w@FD6 :? E96 q:8 (@@5D[” H2D AF3=:D965 :? `hba[ 2? 6DE:>2E65 e_ >:==:@? “{:EE=6 w@FD6” 3@@<D 92G6 366? D@=5]k^Am People are also reading… Lake Geneva considers changes to city’s tourism commission Robert G. Betzer Lake Geneva holds off vote on proposed supper club Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Gage Marine acquires Norton’s on Green Lake supper club Highway 50 project informational meeting set for June 10 Impact of Walworth County tourism hits $1 billion mark Lake Geneva to work with engineering firm on Hillmoor trail project Which Brewers are on the all-star ballot, and who has the best shot? Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say Who will the Bucks take in the NBA Draft? These mock drafts have ideas Lake Geneva to work with bus company during road project Union Grove woman pleads no contest to possessing child pornography Yerkes Observatory receives $700,000 grant from the state State revokes wholesale licenses of two Elkhorn automotive dealerships kAm“{:EE=6 w@FD6 @? E96 !C2:C:6[” AF3=:D965 :? `hbd[ 49C@?:4=65 96C 72>:=J’D >@G6 7C@> (:D4@?D:? E@ z2?D2D :? E96 =2E6 `g__D] %96 3@@< 3642>6 E96 32D:D 7@C 2? }qr E6=6G:D:@? D6C:6D[ DE2CC:?8 |:4926= {2?5@? 2?5 |6=:DD2 v:=36CE[ E92E 2:C65 7C@> `hfc E@ `hgb]k^AmkAm(:=56C H2D >2CC:65 E@ p=>2?K@ (:=56C 7@C ec J62CD] %96J 925 EH@ 49:=5C6?[ #@D6 (:=56C {2?6 2?5 2 D@? H9@ 5:65 :? :?72?4J] {2FC2 x?82==D (:=56C 5:65 :? `hdf :? |2?D7:6=5[ |:DD@FC:]k^Am In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 1, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated May 28, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated May 22, 2026 Timeline: Big business in Wisconsin 19 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 Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 The deadline to get on the ballot was June 1. 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. Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war The stop in Chippewa Falls highlighted Republicans' strategy to maintain control of the House as the party faces political headwinds over high… 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… Democratic governor candidate Mandela Barnes pledges to tax the rich in 'Wisconsin Way' agenda One of the more notable components of Barnes’ proposal is his pledge to establish a new tax bracket for individuals who make more than $1 mill… Watch Now: Related Video US-Iran deal is ‘extremely bad’ for fragile Lebanon, Lebanese MP warns Top stories for June 15, 2026 Top stories for June 15, 2026 Trump puts U.S. power on display for UFC Freedom 250 Trump puts U.S. power on display for UFC Freedom 250 How do fans feel about the White House hosting UFC Freedom 250? How do fans feel about the White House hosting UFC Freedom 250? Watch Now: Related Video US-Iran deal is ‘extremely bad’ for fragile Lebanon, Lebanese MP warns Top stories for June 15, 2026 Top stories for June 15, 2026 Trump puts U.S. power on display for UFC Freedom 250 Trump puts U.S. power on display for UFC Freedom 250 How do fans feel about the White House hosting UFC Freedom 250? How do fans feel about the White House hosting UFC Freedom 250?
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.
Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war The stop in Chippewa Falls highlighted Republicans' strategy to maintain control of the House as the party faces political headwinds over high…
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…
Democratic governor candidate Mandela Barnes pledges to tax the rich in 'Wisconsin Way' agenda One of the more notable components of Barnes’ proposal is his pledge to establish a new tax bracket for individuals who make more than $1 mill…
