Wisconsin
A state where Microsoft withdrew its proposal for a data center following pushback from local residents concerned about the project's impact.
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Summary
Wisconsin is a state in the Upper Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of the United States, sharing borders with Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Lake Michigan, Michigan, and Lake Superior. It is the 20th most populous state with nearly 5.9 million residents (2020) and the 23rd largest by area, comprising 72 counties. Milwaukee serves as its most populous city, while Madison is the capital and second most populous. The state's diverse geography ranges from northern forests to the unglaciated Driftless Area and farmlands extending to Lake Michigan, boasting the third-longest Great Lakes coastline. Historically inhabited by Algonquian and Siouan nations, it became a state in 1848 and saw significant European settlement, particularly from Germany and Scandinavia, which profoundly influenced its culture and cuisine. Known as "America's Dairyland," Wisconsin is a leading dairy and cheese producer, also famous for its breweries and distinct drinking culture. Its economy, with a 2020 GDP of $348 billion, is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, agriculture (dairy, cranberries, ginseng), and tourism. The state is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring two Frank Lloyd Wright buildings and is politically considered a swing state, notably being the birthplace of the Republican Party in 1854. Recently, Wisconsin has been impacted by the "AI PR crisis," with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon canceling data center projects due to local concerns over rising electricity prices.
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Area
65,496 square miles (169,630 km2)
Type
State
Cuisine
Bratwurst, kringle
Location
Upper Midwestern and Great Lakes regions, United States
Nickname
America's Dairyland
Geography
Dense forests in the north, rugged unglaciated hills in the western Driftless Area, wooded plains, lowlands, and farms stretching from the interior east to Lake Michigan
Coordinates
44.4308975, -89.6884637
Capital City
Madison
Economy Drivers
Manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, agriculture, tourism
Drinking Culture
Known for permissive alcohol laws
Political Status
Swing state
Population (2020)
5.9 million residents
Cultural Influence
German American, Scandinavian American
Most Populous City
Milwaukee
Number of Counties
72
Key Agricultural Products
Dairy, cranberries, ginseng
Second Most Populous City
Madison
Great Lakes Coastline Rank
3rd longest (after Ontario and Michigan)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Taliesin (Frank Lloyd Wright's studio), Jacobs I House (Frank Lloyd Wright design)
Federally Recognized Tribes
Eleven
Gross Domestic Product (2020)
$348 billion
Timeline
- Wisconsin was admitted to the Union as the 30th state. (Source: Wikipedia)
1848-05-29
- The Republican Party was founded in Wisconsin. (Source: Wikipedia)
1854
- A border dispute with Michigan was settled by the case Wisconsin v. Michigan. (Source: Web Search)
1934
- A border dispute with Michigan was further settled by the case Wisconsin v. Michigan. (Source: Web Search)
1935
- The gross domestic product (GDP) of Wisconsin was $348 billion. (Source: Wikipedia)
2020
- Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon canceled data center projects in Wisconsin due to local backlash over concerns like rising electricity prices, as part of an emerging 'AI PR crisis'. (Source: Related Documents)
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Wisconsin ( wih-SKON-sin) is a state in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. With a population of about 6 million and an area of about 65,500 square miles, Wisconsin is the 20th-largest state by population and the 23rd-largest by area. It has 72 counties. The state's most populous city is Milwaukee. Its capital and second-most populous city is Madison; other urban areas include Green Bay and the Fox Cities. Wisconsin's geography is diverse, with dense forests in the north (including Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest), rugged unglaciated hills in the western Driftless Area, and wooded plains, lowlands, and farms stretching from the interior east to Lake Michigan. Wisconsin has the third-longest Great Lakes coastline, after Ontario and Michigan. At the time of European contact, the area was inhabited by Algonquian and Siouan nations, and today it is home to eleven federally recognized tribes. Originally part of the Northwest Territory, it was admitted as a state in 1848. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many European settlers entered the state, mostly from Germany and Scandinavia. Wisconsin remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture, particularly in its cuisine, with foods such as bratwurst and kringle. Wisconsin is one of the nation's leading dairy producers and is known as "America's Dairyland"; it is particularly famous for its cheese. The state is also famous for its breweries, with beer in Milwaukee a longstanding industry. Wisconsin has some of the nation's most permissive alcohol laws and is known for its drinking culture. Its economy is dominated by manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and agriculture—specifically dairy, cranberries, and ginseng. Tourism is also a major contributor to its economy. The gross domestic product in 2020 was $348 billion. Wisconsin is home to one UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprising two of the most significant buildings designed by Wisconsin-born architect Frank Lloyd Wright: his studio at Taliesin and his Jacobs I House. Politically, it is considered a swing state in national and statewide elections; the Republican Party was founded in Wisconsin in 1854.
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- Wisconsin
Wisconsin (/wɪˈskɒnsɪn/ ⓘ wih-SKON-sin) is a state in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. With a population of about 6 million and an area of about 65,500 square miles, Wisconsin is the 20th-largest state by population and the 23rd-largest by area. It has 72 counties. The state's most populous city is [...] Wisconsin is in the Midwestern United States and is part of both the Great Lakes region and the Upper Midwest. The state has a total area of 65,496 square miles (169,630 km2). Wisconsin is bordered by Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa to the southwest and Minnesota to the northwest. A border dispute with Michigan was settled by two cases, both Wisconsin v. Michigan, in 1934 and 1935. The state's boundaries include the [...] Wisconsin is one of the nation's leading dairy producers and is known as "America's Dairyland"; it is particularly famous for its cheese. The state is also famous for its breweries, with beer in Milwaukee a longstanding industry. Wisconsin has some of the nation's most permissive alcohol laws and is known for its drinking culture. Its economy is dominated by manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and agriculture—specifically dairy, cranberries, and ginseng. Tourism is also a major
- Wisconsin | Capital, Map, Population, Facts, Geography, & ...
Wisconsin, constituent state of the United States of America. Wisconsin was admitted to the union as the 30th state on May 29, 1848. One of the north-central states, it is bounded by the western portion of Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the north and by Lake Michigan to the east. The state of Illinois lies to the south, and Minnesota and Iowa lie to the west and southwest, respectively. The name Wisconsin is an Anglicized version of a French rendering of an Algonquin name, [...] Wisconsin is one of the few states in which essentially all drainage is outflowing. The principal river is the scenic, island-studded Wisconsin River, 430 miles (700 km) long, which originates on the Michigan boundary and flows southward to near Madison, where it skirts the Baraboo Range before turning west to cross the Western Upland and enter the Mississippi near Prairie du Chien. A system of reservoirs regulates its flow. Untamed rivers include the upper St. Croix, the Namekagon, the upper [...] Wisconsin to be the top producer of cheese in the country and one of the top producers of milk and butter. The sparsely settled northern evergreen-hardwood forest and lake country is a center for tourism and recreational activity. Area 65,496 square miles (169,635 square km). Population (2020) 5,893,718; (2024 est.) 5,960,975.
- Travel Wisconsin - Official Guide to Wisconsin Tourism
From scenic state parks to mouthwatering local eats and craft breweries, Wisconsin is bursting with unexpected adventures just waiting to be shared. Hike through misty morning bluffs, toast to golden sunsets at a lakeside brewery or dance the night away at a vibrant fall festival. Whether you're exploring with lifelong friends or making new memories with family, every moment here is made to savor! Start Planning [...] Top 10 Things to Do With Family in Wisconsin Must-Try Dining Destinations in Wisconsin Find Fantastic Fall Color At These 5 Wisconsin State Parks Wisconsin ATV Trails with Scenic Stop-Offs Discover Wisconsin’s Most Popular Lighthouses 5 Breweries and Wineries for Fall Color Views 6 Hidden Gem Fall Festivals in Wisconsin 15 Fall Color Hikes in Wisconsin, From Easy to Challenging 5 Supper Clubs Along Fall Drives with Prime Views Wisconsin Indoor Waterparks for Your Family Getaway [...] Unforgettable Dining Make every meal memorable at Wisconsin’s one-of-a-kind eateries. [Explore Culinary Gems](/top-chef-wisconsin) Destination Deals Big smiles and unforgettable moments come easy when the deals are this good. [Start Saving](/deals) Wisconsin Fall Color Report Your go-to guide for chasing peak autumn colors across Wisconsin [Find Beautiful Fall Colors](/fall-color-report) ## Share the Adventure with #TravelWI
- Wisconsin.Gov Home
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- News - PBS Wisconsin
PBS Wisconsin's weekly news and public affairs program provides reporting on civic and political issues around the state. WATCH PODCASTS ABOUT Elections ## Rep. Scott Krug on how Wisconsin collects and counts ballots State Rep. Scott Krug, R-Rome, discusses a set of election policy proposals for Wisconsin that would allow the counting of ballots to start before polls open and set new security rules for drop boxes. Recent News Indigenous [...] ### WPR's 'Wisconsin Today': Indigenous affairs reporting Agriculture ### Juneau County keeps healthy food program alive despite federal funding cuts Elections ### Wisconsin 2026 gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien followed sexually explicit accounts Politics ### 'Here & Now' Highlights: Chairman Robert Blanchard, Jennifer Smith, Adam Kunz Economy ### Jennifer Smith on Enbridge's proposal for rerouting Line 5 Indigenous ### Chairman Robert Blanchard on challenging Line 5 rerouting [...] ### WOJB tribal radio looks to build support following defunding Health ### Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin pauses providing abortions amid federal funding cuts to Medicaid Policy ### Rep. Mike Bare on cybersecurity, child care and remote work Policy ### Rep. Amanda Nedweski on where Wisconsin state employees work Elections ### US Rep. Tom Tiffany enters 2026 race for Wisconsin governor Indigenous ### WPR's 'Wisconsin Today': Indigenous affairs reporting Agriculture
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View on DBPediaWisconsin (/wɪˈskɒnsɪn/) is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. The bulk of Wisconsin's population live in areas situated along the shores of Lake Michigan. The largest city, Milwaukee, anchors its largest metropolitan area, followed by Green Bay and Kenosha, the third- and fourth-most-populated Wisconsin cities respectively. The state capital, Madison, is currently the second-most-populated and fastest-growing city in the state. Wisconsin is divided into 72 counties and as of the 2020 census had a population of nearly 5.9 million. Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupy the western part of the state, with lowlands stretching to the shore of Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is third to Ontario and Michigan in the length of its Great Lakes coastline. The northern portion of the state is home to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. At the time of European contact the area was inhabited by Algonquian and Siouan nations, and today is home to eleven federally recognized tribes. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many European settlers entered the state, most of whom emigrated from Germany and Scandinavia. Wisconsin remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture, particularly in respect to its cuisine, with foods such as bratwurst and kringle. Wisconsin is home to one UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprising two of the most significant buildings designed by Wisconsin-born architect Frank Lloyd Wright: his studio at Taliesin near Spring Green and his Jacobs I House in Madison. The state is one of the nation's leading dairy producers and is known as "America's Dairyland"; it is particularly famous for its cheese. The state is also famous for its beer, particularly and historically in Milwaukee, most notably as the headquarters of the Miller Brewing Company. Wisconsin has some of the most permissive alcohol laws in the country and is well known for its drinking culture. Its economy is dominated by manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and agriculture—specifically dairy, cranberries and ginseng. Tourism is also a major contributor to the state's economy. The gross domestic product in 2020 was $348 billion.
