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(It is one of only four official governor's residences in the country that is not located within its state capital; the other three are in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Tennessee.)

Lake Delton

Wisconsin governor Jim Doyle announced on June 10 that the state would repair the lake.

News From Indian Country

He had worked as Indian Affairs Advisor for Wisconsin governor Tony Earl, who used him as a liaison in his outreach with Native Americans.

Peggy Krusick

On August 14, 2012, Krusick was defeated in the Democratic primary by Daniel Riemer, a 25-year-old law student and son of an advisor to former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle.


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Alan Haber

Haber's parents named him after former Wisconsin governor, congressman and senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr., advocate of the Wisconsin Idea political reforms in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

August 23, 1998, Upper Great Lakes severe weather outbreak

Following the devastating storms Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Bill Clinton.

Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Bill Clinton for the disaster, but was denied.

Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Gaylord A. Nelson - Former Wisconsin Governor and United States Senator, Founder of Earth Day

How to Eat with Your Butt

The Thompsons come from Wisconsin, and the name of their son, Tommy, is the same as that of former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson, who had just left office to become Health and Human Services Secretary under George W. Bush.

June 18, 2001, tornado outbreak

Following the Siren tornado Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum viewed the damaged areas via helicopter, and declared a state of emergency.

Kevin Barrett

Following a June 28, 2006 talk radio segment on WTMJ, Barrett's views came to the attention of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, U.S. Representative Mark Green, and State Representative Stephen L. Nass.

Kohler Company

Former Wisconsin Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr. was President of Kohler Company and his son former Wisconsin Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. served for many years in senior management.

Price County, Wisconsin

Price County was created on March 3, 1879, when Wisconsin Governor William E. Smith signed legislation creating the county.