AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Ada Deer led the way for Native women as congressional candidate, head of Indian Affairs From the America 250 series SAMARA KALK DERBY Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Updated Sep 21, 2026 Wisconsin native Ada Deer led the Bureau of Indian Affairs for four years during the Clinton administration, from 1993 to 1997. Bryce Richter Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAMARA KALK DERBY As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAmp52 s66C[ 2 =@?8E:>6 492>A:@? @7 }2E:G6 p>6C:42? C:89ED :? (:D4@?D:? 2?5 E96 ?2E:@?[ H2D E96 7:CDE H@>2? E@ =625 E96 &]$] qFC62F @7 x?5:2? p772:CD]k^AmkAm$96 H2D 3@C? @? E96 |6?@>:?66 C6D6CG2E:@? :? z6D96?2[ 8C6H FA ?62C E96 (@=7 #:G6C :? 2 =@8 423:? H:E9 ?@ CF??:?8 H2E6C @C 6=64EC:4:EJ[ 2?5 5:65 :? a_ab 2E 286 gg]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAms66C H2D E96 7:CDE }2E:G6 p>6C:42? H@>2? E@ CF? 7@C r@?8C6DD] x? `hha[ D96 H2D H:56=J 5:D>:DD65 3J A@=:E:42= @3D6CG6CD H96? D96 564=2C65 96C 42?5:524J 3FE E96? 362E =:76=@?8 A@=:E:4:2? s2G:5 r=2C6?3249 E@ H:? E96 s6>@4C2E:4 ?@>:?2E:@? 7@C E96 a?5 r@?8C6DD:@?2= s:DEC:4E D62E]k^Am People are also reading… Criticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother GOP shifts attention to Bryan Steil reelection effort 3 things that stood out from Bucks’ preseason Lake Geneva Public Library to celebrate landmark designation Illinois apple orchard opens market store in Walworth Bucks re-sign forward to 2-way deal after waiving him over weekend Botham Vineyards closing, returning to prairie and a homestead Week 9 high school football scores Giannis Antetokounmpo begins a pressure-filled chapter with the Miami Heat Trump reinvokes antisemitic slur at Kansas rally Union Grove spoils Lake Geneva Badger's homecoming, 34-14 Brewers' Jake Bauers adds to storybook year by winning NLCS MVP honors Chiefs varsity girls volleyball wraps up regular season with victory over Evansville New parking signs installed throughout downtown Lake Geneva Microsoft eyes expanding data center operations to Sturtevant kAmpE 96C G:4E@CJ A2CEJ[ D96 E@=5 96C 4966C:?8 DFAA@CE6CD[ QxVG6 366? H2:E:?8 2 =@?8 E:>6 E@ D2J E9:Di |6[ ?@>:?66PQk^AmkAmqFE D96 72:=65 E@ @FDE #6AF3=:42? &]$] #6A] $4@EE z=F8]k^Am kAmQx DA62< FA] x DA62< @FE[Q s66C D2:5 :? a_`g] QxEVD ?@E =:<6 x A=@EE65 2?5 A=2??65] x ;FDE 925 E9:D 86?6C2= 8@2=] x H2?E E@ 5@ 2?5 x H2?E E@ 36 2?5 x H2?E E@ 96=A] p?5 xVG6 366? 23=6 E@ 5@ :E]Qk^AmkAmx? `hhb[ !C6D:56?E q:== r=:?E@? 2AA@:?E65 96C E@ =625 E96 qFC62F @7 x?5:2? p772:CD[ H96C6 D96 D6CG65 7@C 7@FC J62CD 2?5 96=A65 DEC6?8E96? 7656C2= AC@E64E:@?D 2?5 C:89ED 7@C 9F?5C65D @7 EC:36D]k^Am In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 25, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated Oct 22, 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 Severe storm warning issued for Madison area with 80 mph winds possible Almost the entire state is under an “Enhanced Risk” — the third of five levels, with five being the highest threat — for severe weather on Wednesday. Watch Now: Related Video Brewers tailgaters begin arriving at American Family Field WisEye Morning Minute: Campaign 2026 Governor's Race WisEye Morning Minute: Campaign 2026 Governor's Race Video: How does UW-Madison’s Cyclotron Research Group distribute radioactive materials? Video: How does UW-Madison’s Cyclotron Research Group distribute radioactive materials? How does UW-Madison’s Cylotron Research Group distribute radioactive materials? How does UW-Madison’s Cylotron Research Group distribute radioactive materials? Watch Now: Related Video Brewers tailgaters begin arriving at American Family Field WisEye Morning Minute: Campaign 2026 Governor's Race WisEye Morning Minute: Campaign 2026 Governor's Race Video: How does UW-Madison’s Cyclotron Research Group distribute radioactive materials? Video: How does UW-Madison’s Cyclotron Research Group distribute radioactive materials? How does UW-Madison’s Cylotron Research Group distribute radioactive materials? How does UW-Madison’s Cylotron Research Group distribute radioactive materials?
Severe storm warning issued for Madison area with 80 mph winds possible Almost the entire state is under an “Enhanced Risk” — the third of five levels, with five being the highest threat — for severe weather on Wednesday.
