Wisconsin Originals: Meet the brewers, builders and inventors who became household names Aug 16, 2026 Aug 16, 2026 Updated 18 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Entrepreneurs whose companies and creations reached kitchens, garages and offices everywhere. (12) updates to this series since Updated 18 hrs ago Wisconsin Originals: The ‘father of supercomputing,’ Seymour Cray, built his legacy in Chippewa Falls As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Craig Culver served up Midwestern classics to the nation What started with a single store along Sauk City’s main drag has become a national company with more than 1,000 locations in 26 states. Wisconsin Originals: Rufus Dawes commanded 6th Wisconsin at Gettysburg As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Epic Systems’ Judy Faulkner has reshaped healthcare As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: William Harley, Arthur Davidson sparked a transportation revolution As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. 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. Wisconsin Originals: Walter Kohler Sr. a significant figure in business and politics As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: From pole buildings to 300 stores, Menards a story of success As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Oscar F. Mayer brought iconic meat products company to Madison where it thrived, expanded As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Frederick Pabst legacy continues; blue ribbon beer still being brewed As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Father-and-son inventors the Tranes spur manufacturing in La Crosse As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Ron Wanek grows from dairy farm to furniture empire As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Locations Madison As featured on Jesús Made has outrageous night for homer-happy Biloxi on Friday Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Jesús Made continues to impress at Class AA Biloxi. Jesús Made has outrageous night for homer-happy Biloxi on Friday Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Jesús Made continues to impress at Class AA Biloxi.
Wisconsin Originals: The ‘father of supercomputing,’ Seymour Cray, built his legacy in Chippewa Falls As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Craig Culver served up Midwestern classics to the nation What started with a single store along Sauk City’s main drag has become a national company with more than 1,000 locations in 26 states.
Wisconsin Originals: Rufus Dawes commanded 6th Wisconsin at Gettysburg As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Epic Systems’ Judy Faulkner has reshaped healthcare As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.Â
Wisconsin Originals: William Harley, Arthur Davidson sparked a transportation revolution As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
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.
Wisconsin Originals: Walter Kohler Sr. a significant figure in business and politics As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: From pole buildings to 300 stores, Menards a story of success As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Oscar F. Mayer brought iconic meat products company to Madison where it thrived, expanded As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Frederick Pabst legacy continues; blue ribbon beer still being brewed As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Father-and-son inventors the Tranes spur manufacturing in La Crosse As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Ron Wanek grows from dairy farm to furniture empire As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Jesús Made has outrageous night for homer-happy Biloxi on Friday Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Jesús Made continues to impress at Class AA Biloxi.
Jesús Made has outrageous night for homer-happy Biloxi on Friday Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Jesús Made continues to impress at Class AA Biloxi.