Spotlight Top Story AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Oscar F. Mayer brought iconic meat products company to Madison where it thrived, expanded From the America 250 series KENOSHA NEWS STAFF May 28, 2026 May 28, 2026 Updated Aug 1, 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 ^m 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 kAmpE `c J62CD @=5[ ~D42C u6C5:?2?5 |2J6C >@G65 7C@> q2G2C:2 E@ E96 &]$ :? `gfb 2?5 7:CDE H@C<65 :? E96 >62E EC256 H9:=6 =:G:?8 :? s6EC@:E H:E9 9:D 4@FD:?] x? `gfe 96 >@G65 E@ r9:428@ 2?5 7@F?5 H@C< 2E pC>@FC U2>Aj r@>A2?J :? r9:428@VD }@CE9 $:56] x? `ggb[ 96 @A6?65 2 3FE496C 2?5 D2FD286\>2<:?8 D9@A @7 9:D @H?[ 2E 286 ac][ H:E9 9:D 3C@E96CD]k^Am kAm%96 4@>A2?J 6IA2?565 7C@> r9:428@ E@ |25:D@?[ (:D4@?D:?[ :? `h`h 3J AFC492D:?8 E96 u2C>6CVD |62E !24<:?8 r@@A6C2E:G6] qJ `ha_[ E96 A=2?E H2D E96 ?2E:@?VD 7:7E9\=2C86DE A24<:?8 A=2?E[ 2?5 :? E96 `hf_D[ :E 6>A=@J65 ?62C=J c[___ =@42= H@C<6CD]k^Am People are also reading… Walworth County native helps produce documentary about Bob Uecker Lake Geneva wins second annual putting competition; winnings donated to storm victims Plan Commission OKs permit for renovation of Main Street building 10th OWI conviction gets Madison man a 9½-year prison sentence Personnel Committee approves changes to conduct policy for elected officials Lake Geneva Garden Club to host America Flower Show Adams Electric in Elkhorn selected as a 2026 Future 50 company Registration full for upcoming Red Bull Rush Delivery race These Wisconsinites beat astronomical odds to win Powerball jackpots Art in the Park in Lake Geneva, brat & corn roast in Williams Bay Badger Boys Cross Country ready to chase another Southern Lakes crown Worker dies after falling through roof at Grant County construction site Mark Eugene Pearson Food recalls keep growing. Eggs, lettuce, soup and more affected Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship kAm~D42C u] |2J6C H2D DF4466565 2D 492:C>2? 3J 9:D D@?[ ~D42C v@EEC6:5 |2J6C $C][ 2?5 E96? 9:D 8C2?5D@? ~D42C vFDE2G6 |2J6C yC][ EC2?D7@C>:?8 E96 4@>A2?J :?E@ 2 ?2E:@?2= 3C2?5] %96 4@>A2?J 3642>6 2 >2;@C 6>A=@J6C[ H:E9 :ED }@CE9D:56 A=2?E D6CG:?8 2D :ED ?2E:@?2= 9625BF2CE6CD 7C@> `hdf E@ a_`e] k^Am kAmp7E6C 36:?8 24BF:C65 3J v6?6C2= u@@5D :? `hg`[ E96 A=2?E F?56CH6?E >F=E:A=6 >6C86CD[ 6G6?EF2==J 4=@D:?8 E96 |25:D@? A=2?E :? a_`f] x4@?:4 56G6=@A>6?ED :?4=F565 E96 7:CDE (:6?6C>@3:=6 W`hbeX[ E96 (:6?6C (9:DE=6 W`hd`X[ 2?5 >2DD:G6 >62E AC@5F4E:@? 367@C6 4=@D:?8 :? a_`f]k^Am Oscar F. Mayer WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PHOTO 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 Locations Racine Kenosha 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 Root for fusion breakthrough on Madison’s North Side | Our view You don’t have to understand nuclear physics to instantly get how big and exciting the expansion of Realta Fusion is for Wisconsin. Watch Now: Related Video A 2022 autumnal drive through Sanders Park Hardwoods State Natural Area WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home Watch Now: Related Video A 2022 autumnal drive through Sanders Park Hardwoods State Natural Area WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home
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