AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Laura Ingalls Wilder’s ‘Little House’ series drew on life in Wisconsin and Midwest STUART AASE May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Updated 25 mins 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 school district issues statement regarding meeting Lake Geneva considers accessibility options for beach Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident Lake Geneva alderwoman complaints tossed: ‘Not refutable evidence’ College academy set to open charter school in Elkhorn New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva Council delays voting on whether to pursue land purchase for public safety building 'A lot of bigger issues': Big Ten coach rips Wisconsin in preview magazine Fontana student receives first-place award in art contest Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys? Wisconsin 31st District candidates discuss issues during forum Support Ukraine dinner to be held at Simple Cafe, May 20 Lake Geneva Middle School honors students during ceremony New director at Fontana’s The Abbey used to high-profile events Lakeland Health Care Center to host annual car show 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 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 Wisconsin State Senate rejects bipartisan deal on school funding, tax rebates Democrats repeatedly called the deal “irresponsible” and a short-term fix that doesn’t address the issues with the state’s funding formula for… Severe weather in Madison area Sunday was from a 'mesoscale convective vortex' The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and a weather spotter called in a convincing funnel cloud, but it wasn't confirmed. UW-Madison budget cuts accelerate closure of 2 libraries Former Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced in June that university departments would need to cut their 2026 budget by 5% or 7%. Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church Omar Thomas, whose "A Mother of a Revolution" was cut from Monday’s high school concert, will lead a performance of the piece at Immanuel Evan… Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church Omar Thomas, whose "A Mother of a Revolution" was cut from Monday’s high school concert, will lead a performance of the piece at Immanuel Evan… Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Assembly Democratic leader Greta Neubauer on surplus deal Trump's Political Position Deteriorates, Analyst Warns Trump's Political Position Deteriorates, Analyst Warns Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Assembly Democratic leader Greta Neubauer on surplus deal Trump's Political Position Deteriorates, Analyst Warns Trump's Political Position Deteriorates, Analyst Warns Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times
Wisconsin State Senate rejects bipartisan deal on school funding, tax rebates Democrats repeatedly called the deal “irresponsible” and a short-term fix that doesn’t address the issues with the state’s funding formula for…
Severe weather in Madison area Sunday was from a 'mesoscale convective vortex' The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and a weather spotter called in a convincing funnel cloud, but it wasn't confirmed.
UW-Madison budget cuts accelerate closure of 2 libraries Former Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced in June that university departments would need to cut their 2026 budget by 5% or 7%.
Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church Omar Thomas, whose "A Mother of a Revolution" was cut from Monday’s high school concert, will lead a performance of the piece at Immanuel Evan…
Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church Omar Thomas, whose "A Mother of a Revolution" was cut from Monday’s high school concert, will lead a performance of the piece at Immanuel Evan…
