AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Milwaukee's Golda Meir made world history leading Israel From the America 250 series STUART AASE Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Updated Sep 21, 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 ^mkAmv@=52 |6:C[ H9@ DA6?E 4@?D:56C23=6 E:>6 :? |:=H2F<66 2D v@=52 |23@G:49[ >256 H@C=5 9:DE@CJ 2D xDC26=’D 7:CDE[ 2?5 E@ 52E6 @?=J[ 76>2=6 AC:>6 >:?:DE6C W`heh E@ `hfcX]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|6:C 6>:8C2E65 H:E9 96C 72>:=J 7C@> &<C2:?6 E@ E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D :? `h_e] w6C 72E96C H@C<65 :? 2 |:=H2F<66\2C62 C2:= J2C5] w6C >@E96C C2? 2 8C@46CJ DE@C6 @? E96 4:EJ’D ?@CE9 D:56]k^Am kAm|6:C 8C25F2E65 7C@> }@CE9 s:G:D:@? w:89 $49@@= 2?5 E96 E62496CD 4@==686 |:=H2F<66 $E2E6 }@C>2= $49@@= W?@H &(\|:=H2F<66X[ 2?5 3642>6 2 E62496C] $96 >2CC:65 |@CC:D |6J6CD@? :? `h`f] u@FC J62CD =2E6C[ 27E6C (@C=5 (2C x[ E96J >@G65 E@ qC:E:D9 |2?52E6 7@C !2=6DE:?6] k^Am People are also reading… Gateway shows graduate the way to reaching career and life goals Pair of young Brewers stars 'just scratching the surface' Road work begins on Cook Street in downtown Lake Geneva Walworth County conducting Clean Sweep recycling events Oct. 2-3 A Badger football tradition; the youth athletes that support the team Walworth County to host Aging and Abilities Resource Fair on Sept. 24 Brewers Double-A team, Biloxi, falls just short of league title Wisconsin Veterans Home residents get tour of Geneva Lake Lake Geneva approves five-year strategic action plan With troublesome rib gone, Brewers pitcher optimistic for spring training Aurora Health Care Foundation to host 40th benefit event Lake Geneva author takes young readers on a trip to Yerkes Observatory Fall heats up in Lake Geneva area: Boat show, Antique and classic boat show to be held at Abbey Resort Lake Geneva Oktoberfest to feature new events and activities kAm%9C@F89 96C =:76[ |6:C H2D 2 =625:?8 +:@?:DE :? 3@E9 E96 &]$] 2?5 H92E H@F=5 364@>6 AC6D6?E\52J xDC26=[ 7@C H9:49 D96 92D 366? =:@?:K65 2D 2 7@F?56C @7 E96 DE2E6 — <?@H? 7@C 96C E@F89[ AC28>2E:4 =6256CD9:A DEJ=6]k^AmkAmq6=@G65 3J >2?J[ J6E 4=@2<65 H:E9 2 C6AFE2E:@? 7@C 2 5:D>:DD:G6 DE2?46 E@H2C5 !2=6DE:?:2?D[ D@>6 9:DE@C:2?D 2C8F6 |6:C H2D >@C6 DF446DD7F= 2D xDC26=’D >:?:DE6C @7 =23@FC 2?5 9@FD:?8 E92? 2D AC:>6 >:?:DE6C] $96 2=D@ 72465 D:8?:7:42?E AF3=:4 4C:E:4:D> 7@C xDC26=’D =24< @7 AC6A2C65?6DD 7@C E96 a_\52J *@> z:AAFC (2C @7 ~4E@36C `hfb]k^Am kAm|6:C 5:65 @? s64] g[ `hfg[ :? y6CFD2=6>]k^Am Meir 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 'Nightmare' diesel prices squeeze Wisconsin farmers on 2 fronts Diesel prices in Wisconsin have been volatile since April. That’s put pressure on America’s Dairyland farmers in one obvious way and one unpre… Tom Tiffany recounts harrowing plane emergency, swim to safety in Wausau An emotional and grateful Tom Tiffany vowed to "finish the job" of running for governor of Wisconsin the day after a small plane carrying him … Wisconsin Originals: William Horlick created malted milk, left lasting legacy in Racine As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Alliant Energy seeks new rate for data centers in southern Wisconsin In response to an order from state regulators, a southern Wisconsin utility is seeking its own special electric rate for large data centers. UW-Madison climbs to highest US News public school ranking since 2022 UW-Madison climbed to No. 8 among public universities in the latest U.S. News rankings, its highest spot since 2022. Watch Now: Related Video Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthroughs US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. Bryan Steil Bryan Steil WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Race for the Legislature WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Race for the Legislature Watch Now: Related Video Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthroughs US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. Bryan Steil Bryan Steil WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Race for the Legislature WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Race for the Legislature
'Nightmare' diesel prices squeeze Wisconsin farmers on 2 fronts Diesel prices in Wisconsin have been volatile since April. That’s put pressure on America’s Dairyland farmers in one obvious way and one unpre…
Tom Tiffany recounts harrowing plane emergency, swim to safety in Wausau An emotional and grateful Tom Tiffany vowed to "finish the job" of running for governor of Wisconsin the day after a small plane carrying him …
Wisconsin Originals: William Horlick created malted milk, left lasting legacy in Racine As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Alliant Energy seeks new rate for data centers in southern Wisconsin In response to an order from state regulators, a southern Wisconsin utility is seeking its own special electric rate for large data centers.
UW-Madison climbs to highest US News public school ranking since 2022 UW-Madison climbed to No. 8 among public universities in the latest U.S. News rankings, its highest spot since 2022.
