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  The Wisconsin Historical Society
Yes, Wisconsin, There is a Poet Laureate: Readings by Wisconsin Poets Laureate and Commended Poets
Early in the last century, Jack Ryan kept a saloon for woodsmen at Mercer, Wisconsin.
The Fall 2007 issue features articles about child labor in Milwaukee's glass industry, Wisconsin governors during the Civil War, a Wisconsin girl's experience in World War II, the restoration of John Singer Sargent's portrait of Lucius Fairchild, and bowling in Milwaukee.
www.wisconsinhistory.org   (294 words)

  
  The Wisconsin Quarter - The United States Mint
The Wisconsin quarter is the fifth of 2004, and the 30th in the 50 State Quarters® Program.
On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state to be admitted into the Union.
Wisconsin adopted the State motto, "Forward," in 1851, reflecting Wisconsin's continuous drive to be a national leader.
www.usmint.gov /mint_programs/50sq_program/states/index.cfm?state=WI   (321 words)

  
  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Wisconsin
Wisconsin Indians took part in Braddock's defeat, in the siege of Fort William Henry, and in the defence of Quebec, and in 1760 dispatched a party to the defence of Montreal, but retired before its fall.
In 1774 Wisconsin was annexed to the Province of Quebec.
In 1848 Wisconsin was admitted as a state, reduced to the present boundaries, the rest of that domain becoming the Territory of Minnesota.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15661b.htm   (4970 words)

  
 Wisconsin Geography - NETSTATE
Wisconsin is bordered by Minnesota and Michigan on the north and by Illinois on the south.
On the west, Wisconsin is bordered by Minnesota and Iowa.
Average yearly precipitation for Wisconsin, from 1961 to 1990, is shown on this chart from Oregon State University.
www.netstate.com /states/geography/wi_geography.htm   (591 words)

  
 No. 7 Wisconsin takes it to second-ranked Pitt 89-75 - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Moments later, Wisconsin closed the opening 20 minutes on a 10-3 run with the duo scoring all of the Badgers' points in that span to take a 47-37 lead.
Wisconsin kept a large lead through most of the second half and Tucker, the Big Ten's preseason player of the year, extended the Badgers' lead to 81-63 by hitting a three-pointer over an outstretched Sam Young with 5:43 left.
Wisconsin improved to 81-5 at the Kohl Center under Ryan.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/mensbasketball/games/2006-12-16-wisconsin-pittsburgh_x.htm   (1026 words)

  
 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction home page
An estimated 16,000 Wisconsin students will learn about the language, geography, history, culture, and daily life in contemporary Japan this fall from Japanese teachers visiting their schools as part of the Japan-Wisconsin Education Connection.
The DPI and Wisconsin Education Association Professional Development Academy have had an exchange program with Japan since 1997, funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
The Japanese Ministry has sent 147 teachers to Wisconsin during those 11 years to learn how Wisconsin schools meet the needs of diverse student populations, how schools use new technologies, how the curriculum is designed and tested, and how Wisconsin families live.
www.dpi.state.wi.us   (501 words)

  
 Wisconsin Apartments
Wisconsin, the Badger State, is a great place to explore and, when you've found just the right spot, a wonderful place to settle down.
Wisconsin is also a leading manufacturer of machinery, paper, automobiles and furniture.
Wisconsin's overall cost of living is about 3% below the national average, with housing costs—including apartments for rent—at about 5% below average.
www.rent.com /rentals/wisconsin   (743 words)

  
 Wisconsin: History, Geography, Population, and State Facts — Infoplease.com
Wisconsin is a pioneer in social legislation, providing pensions for the blind (1907), aid to dependent children (1913), and old-age assistance (1925).
University of Wisconsin - Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin, University of, main campus at Madison; land-grant and state...
Wisconsin, river, United States - Wisconsin Wisconsin, river, c.430 mi (690 km) long, rising in the lake district, NE Wis., and...
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108291.html   (435 words)

  
 Wisconsin
General Description and Characteristics -- The Wisconsin is the longest river in the state that was named for it, flowing 430 miles from the lakes region of northern Wisconsin to its mouth on the Mississippi River between Prairie du Chien and Wyalusing.
The upper Wisconsin offers some good sections for canoeing, but it is dammed up at many locations, so only the lower Wisconsin offers the opportunity for a long canoe camping excursion.
The lower Wisconsin is of great is of great historical significance, as it was through this waterway that Pere Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet began their journey of discovery down the Mississippi in 1673.
members.aol.com /Mmcbs3/wisconsin.html   (928 words)

  
 Home page of Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction's Teacher Education, Professional Development and Licensing Team
Educator licensure in Wisconsin is based on completion of a state-approved educator preparation program.
The mission of the Teacher Education, Professional Development, and Licensing Team is to support and serve the Wisconsin education community by ensuring quality educators and strong leadership in every school.
Wisconsin Educator Jobs are posted on the Department of Administration's Government Portal.
dpi.wi.gov /tepdl   (370 words)

  
 Wisconsin State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
This historic Wisconsin resort is located on 275 lakeside acres.
In four sections surrounding the shield are representations of the states main industries: agriculture, mining, manufacturing and navigation.
Topography: Image Narrow Lake Superior lowland plain met by Northern highland, which slopes gently to the sandy crescent central plain; Western upland in the southwest; three broad parallel limestone ridges running north-south are seperated by wide and shallow lowland in the south-east.
www.50states.com /wisconsi.htm   (325 words)

  
 WDNR - Wildlife Management
Mission: Working with people to protect and manage Wisconsin wildlife populations and their habitats, and promoting wildlife enjoyment and appreciation for the benefit of current and future generations.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has adopted the position that feral pigs are exotic, non-native wild animals that pose significant threats to both the environment and to agricultural operations.
Feral pigs may be removed any time throughout the year as long as those choosing to pursue them possess a valid small game license and the permission of the landowner where they intend to hunt.
www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/land/wildlife   (241 words)

  
 Wisconsin Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - UT Library Online
Wisconsin (base map) JPEG format (516K) County boundaries and names, county seats, rivers.
Wisconsin (reference map) JPEG format (241K) Shaded relief map with state boundaries, forest cover, place names, major highways.
Wisconsin (reference map) PDF format (244K) Shaded relief map with state boundaries, forest cover, place names, major highways.
www.lib.utexas.edu /maps/wisconsin.html   (224 words)

  
 WisBar | Wisconsin case law & administrative decisions
Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions - 1995 to present
Wisconsin Court of Appeals cases - March 1995 to present
CaseLaw Express is a free email service that keeps you abreast of recent cases that have been added to WisBar's case law archives.
www.wisbar.org /Wis/index.html   (145 words)

  
 TravelWisconsin.com, the premier destination for planning your next Wisconsin vacation or Wisconsin getaway.
Trout fishing in Wisconsin shares a bit of the mystique spawned by Richard Brautigan’s infamous novel Trout Fishing In America.
Wisconsin's granddaddy of all bike trails, the Elroy-Sparta, is a perfect example.
If you're looking for an outing to a Wisconsin apple orchard this fall, there are a bushel of options throughout the state.
www.travelwisconsin.com   (244 words)

  
 University of Wisconsin-Madison
Skip to menu for main topics about the University of Wisconsin
Researchers identify key step bird flu virus takes to spread readily in humans Oct. 5
© 2007 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
www.wisc.edu   (56 words)

  
 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine DNR's bimonthly magazine to get involved in the outdoors and outdoor issues.
School children watch fisheries crews capture fish for egg collection at Strawberry Creek egg collection facility.
101 S. Webster Street · PO Box 7921 · Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7921 · 608-266-2621
www.dnr.state.wi.us   (195 words)

  
 The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin - The Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Chapter
Since 1960, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin has protected more than 139,000 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies, lakes and streams for current and future generations to enjoy.
A critical parcel in the headwaters of the Mukwonago River has been conserved through the purchase of 66 acres in the Town of Troy.
See the places where the Conservancy is working in Wisconsin and learn how to visit.
www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/wisconsin   (283 words)

  
 Wisconsin News - Topix
Amish dairy farmers who oppose a Wisconsin livestock identification system that takes full effect May 1 contend it's forcing them to make a choice between their livelihood and their religion.
In 1836, Congress voted to establish the Wisconsin Territory.
I edit the Wisconsin News pages on Topix when no humans are available to help.
www.topix.net /state/wi   (727 words)

  
 University of Wisconsin System
The “Growth Agenda for Wisconsin” is the UW's plan for achieving access, affordability, and growth.
UW System a partner in statewide Higher Education Day on Oct. 9 - Read State Treasurer's release
The UW System is focused on providing Wisconsin with world-class education, research and public service.
www.wisconsin.edu   (86 words)

  
 Wisconsin Statutes Home Page - Revisor of Statutes Bureau
Wisconsin Statutes Home Page - Revisor of Statutes Bureau
Go to a specific Statute in the Infobase Search Tips
It does not apply, interpret, or enforce any statutes, rules, or other law.
www.legis.state.wi.us /rsb/stats.html   (117 words)

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