Wisconsin

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The American robin is the state bird of Wisconsin.

The violet is the state flower of Wisconsin.

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Green Bay, Wisconsin

Wisconsin River

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Last Updated: Jul 03, 2025

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Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries • June 25, 2025, 6:22 PM ET (AP)

Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republican Legislature in fight with governor • June 25, 2025, 2:46 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Also Known As	Badger State
Capital	Madison
Population¹	(2020) 5,893,718; (2024 est.) 5,960,975
Governor	Tony Evers (Democrat)
Date Of Admission	May 29, 1848
U.S. Senators	Tammy Baldwin (Democrat) • Ron Johnson (Republican)
State Nickname	Badger State • America’s Dairyland
State Motto	“Forward”
State Bird	American robin
State Flower	wood violet
State Song	“On Wisconsin!”
Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives	8 (of 435)
Time Zone	Central (GMT − 6 hours)
Total Area (Sq Km)	169,635
Total Area (Sq Mi)	65,496
¹Excluding military abroad.

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Wisconsin: flag

state seal of Wisconsin

The American robin is the state bird of Wisconsin.

The violet is the state flower of Wisconsin.

map of Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Wisconsin River

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Wisconsin Dells

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Green Bay

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Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Manitowoc: Rahr-West Art Museum

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