AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Gov. Jeremiah Rusk becomes nation’s first secretary of agriculture From the America 250 series Angela Cina May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026 Updated Jun 25, 2026 Jeremiah Rusk of Viroqua, Wisconsin’s 15th governor. Vernon County Historical Society photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Angela Cina As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAmy6C6>:29 |] #FD< D6CG65 2D (:D4@?D:?’D `dE9 8@G6C?@C 7C@> `gga\`ggh 2?5 H2D E96 ?2E:@?’D 7:CDE D64C6E2CJ @7 28C:4F=EFC6 7C@> `ggh\`ghb]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#FD< H2D 3@C? :? |@C82? r@F?EJ[ ~9:@[ @? yF?6 `f[ `gb_] x? `gdb[ 96 D6EE=65 :? 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UW-Madison issues warning after probe into students' role in attempted raid at Ridglan Here’s what UW-Madison’s investigation into a student group’s ties to the April attempted raid of Ridglan Farms found.
UW-Madison ends contract with Flock over privacy concerns, conflict with city policy The UW-Madison Police Department will not renew its annual contract with Flock Safety following community concerns about privacy.
Sotheby's auction of rare Abloh prints will support UW-Madison students Virgil Abloh’s scholarship at UW-Madison will go to students studying design, textile engineering, art, and music who demonstrate financial need.
Epic Systems president to step down in August As the second-in-command at Epic Systems, Sumit Rana was widely expected to succeed current CEO Judy Faulkner, 83.
