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Wisconsin is a Great Lakes state in the United States. Its name is thought to be an adaptation of the Ojibwe word for "Red-stone place." Other theories are that it means "Gathering of the Waters" or "Great Rock."
It became the 30th state on May 29, 1848. According to the U.S. Census of 2004, Wisconsin's population was 5,509,026. Its capital is Madison and the largest city is Milwaukee.
Called "America's Dairyland," Wisconsin is best known for its cheese and the Green Bay Packers. The state is also noted for its historic breweries, bratwurst, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical and glacial features. This varied landscape makes the state a popular vacation destination for outdoor recreation.
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USS Wisconsin (BB-64) ("Wisky" or "WisKy") is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and launched on 7 December 1943.
During her career, Wisconsin served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, where she shelled Japanese fortifications during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and screened United States aircraft carriers as they conducted air raids against enemy positions. During the Korean War, Wisconsin shelled North Korean targets in support of United Nations and South Korean ground operations, after which she was decommissioned into the United States Navy reserve fleets, better known as the "mothball fleet." She was reactivated 1 August 1986 and modernized as part of the 600-ship Navy plan, and participated in the 1991 Gulf War.
Wisconsin was last decommissioned in September 1991, having earned a total of six battle stars for service in World War II and Korea, and a Navy Unit Commendation for service during the 1991 Gulf War, and currently functions as a museum ship operated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Nauticus, The National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Wisconsin was struck from the Naval Vessel Register (NVR) 17 March 2006, and is currently awaiting donation for permanent use as a museum ship.
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Brett Favre is a former starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Favre started at quarterback for The University of Southern Mississippi for four years before being selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. After one season with the Falcons, Favre was traded to the Green Bay Packers on February 10, 1992 for a first-round draft pick. He became the Packers starting quarterback in the third game of the 1992 NFL season.
Favre is the only three-time MVP (1995-97) in NFL history and has led the Packers to two Super Bowls: a victory against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI and a loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII. Favre has started every game since his first for the Packers in 1992. His records include most consecutive starts among NFL quarterbacks and most completions. He ranks second behind Dan Marino for career touchdown passes, career attempts, and career passing yards. Heading into the 2007 season, Favre is tied with Dan Marino for second-most victories as a starting quarterback; they both trail John Elway.
Did you know...
- ...that the U.S. Bank Center stands 601 feet high and is the tallest building in the state?
- ...that the movie Back to School starring Rodney Dangerfield was filmed on the campus of University of Wisconsin–Madison?
- ...that "On, Wisconsin!" is the official state song as well as the fight song of the University of Wisconsin–Madison athletic teams?
News highlights
Wikinews Wisconsin portal
- September 6: Obama announces plan to build roads, railroads and runways
- August 14: Former US Representative Dan Rostenkowski dies aged 82
- July 24: Independent Wisconsin legislative candidate to sue over censorship of controversial description
- March 31: Search for harmful Asian carp in Chicago area turns up nothing
- February 3: Actor Justin Mentell dies in road accident at age 27
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Articles:
- USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
- Xanadu House
Lists:
- List of Governors of Wisconsin
- List of Lieutenant Governors of Wisconsin
- List of U.S. states by date of statehood
- List of U.S. states by elevation
- List of areas in the National Park System of the United States
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State facts
- Nickname: The Badger State, America's Dairyland, The Cheese State
- Capital: Madison
- Largest city: Milwaukee
- Governor: Scott Walker (R)
- Total area: 169,790 km²
- Population: 5,556,506
- Date admitted to the Union: May 29, 1848
- Senators: Herb Kohl (D), Ronald H. Johnson (R)
State symbols:
- Animal: Badger
- Bird: Robin
- Fish: Muskellunge
- Flower: Wood violet
- Insect: European honey bee
- Tree: Sugar maple
- Fossil: Trilobite
- Mineral: Galena (Lead sulfide)
- Motto: Forward
- Rock: Red granite
- Song: "On, Wisconsin!"
WikiProjects
- WikiProject Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Highways
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- To Improve to Featured standard: Door Peninsula, Flag of Wisconsin, Governor of Wisconsin, Green Bay (Lake Michigan), Green Bay Packers, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Madison, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Mississippi River, Outline of Wisconsin, Robert M. La Follette, Sr., University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wisconsin River, List of tallest buildings in Milwaukee, List of tallest buildings in Madison
- To Expand: American Players Theatre, Brown Deer Park Golf Course, Burlington Liars' Club, Cheesehead, Joshua Glover, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Fair, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Irvine Park (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin). See also Category:Wisconsin stubs
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- To Create: Lake Altoona (Wisconsin), Brendan Dassey (currently redirected—break out of Steven Avery article), Arthur Oliver Smith, Indianhead (region), Jack Wayne Hall, Kids From Wisconsin, Milwaukee Advertiser, Pat White (soccer), Recall Election in Wisconsin, Regions of Wisconsin, Sigmund Snopek III, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Wisconsin Department Workforce Development, Wisconsin School for the Deaf, Lucia Fairchild Fuller
- Categories to populate:
- Lists to de-redlink: List of rivers of Wisconsin
- Lists to complete: List of bike trails in Wisconsin, List of Wisconsin amusement parks, List of newspapers in Wisconsin, List of Wisconsin magazines, Sports in Wisconsin
- Wanted Pics/Graphics: See Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in Wisconsin
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