AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Gov. Jeremiah Rusk becomes nation’s first secretary of agriculture From the America 250 series Angela Cina Oct 5, 2026 Oct 5, 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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E96 423:?6E @7 !C6D:56?E q6?;2>:? w2CC:D@? 2?5 D6CG65 7C@> |2C49 d[ `ggh[ E@ |2C49 d[ `ghb[ E96 =2DE EH@ 52JD :? E96 D6CG:46 @7 E96 DF44665:?8 423:?6E @7 !C6D:56?E vC@G6C r=6G6=2?5] p7E6C =62G:?8 E96 423:?6E[ #FD< 42>6 324< E@ ':C@BF2 H96C6 96 5:65 @? }@G] a`[ `ghb[ 2?5 :D 3FC:65 :? ':C@BF2 r6>6E6CJ]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 Locations Lacrosse 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 Tommy Thompson asks Regents to delay hiring a new UW system president Former Republican Gov. 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