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Wisconsin is a state located in the Great Lakes region of the United States of America. The capital of the state is Madison, and the largest city is Milwaukee. Wisconsin's economy was originally based on farming (especially dairy), mining, and lumbering. In the 20th century, tourism became important, and many people living on former farms commuted to jobs elsewhere. Large-scale industrialization began in the late 19th century in the southeast of the state, with the city of Milwaukee as its major center. In recent decades, service industries, especially medicine and education, have become dominant. Wisconsin's landscape, largely shaped by the Wisconsin glaciation of the last Ice Age, makes the state popular for both tourism and many forms of outdoor recreation.

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Blacks react to Obama: Proud moment

Aug 29, 2008 4:41 am

Blacks in the Wausau area felt a unique attachment tonight to Sen. Barack Obamas presidential nomination speech, delivered on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.s I have a dream speech.

See our Obama livechat

Aug 29, 2008 3:03 am

Readers joined with Daily Herald political reporter and blogger Robert Mentzer to discuss and react to Barack Obamas nomination acceptance speech in real time. Below, view the chat.

Hwy. 51 traffic delayed north of Wausau

Aug 28, 2008 11:43 pm

As of 6 p.m., traffic on Highway 51 north of Wausau continued to be backed up about five miles from the Lincoln County line because of an apparent crash according to an officers report to a dispatcher...

Obama supporters to gather

Aug 28, 2008 10:47 pm

Volunteers, staff and supporters of Barack Obama will gather tonight in downtown Wausau to watch the Illinois senators speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president.

Marathon County judge to resign

Aug 28, 2008 9:55 pm

Marathon County Circuit Court Judge Dorothy Bain announced she will resign Friday as she continues to recover from a stroke she suffered in December 2006.

bNew: /bGet prep football scores by text

Aug 28, 2008 9:05 pm

Just in time for the fall football season, the Wausau Daily Herald is offering high school game scores by text message.

Police shoot man, then use Taser

Aug 28, 2008 7:50 pm

Wausau police officers shot a man wielding a knife this afternoon on the citys northeast side and then used a Taser when he continued to approach the officers, deputy chief Bryan Hilts said.

Best Bets for today, Friday

Aug 28, 2008 7:28 pm

bToday/b Versatile folk singer T.J. Greene will take the stage around 9 p.m. at Malarkeys Pub, 408 Third St., downtown Wausau. The acoustical guitarist/singer has a style that leans toward southern ro...

Charter will broadcast Saturdays Badgers game

Aug 28, 2008 7:23 pm

Local Badgers fans who have expanded-basic cable through Charter Communications will be able to watch Saturdays opening game against Akron, after all.

Ragweed pollen remains high

Aug 28, 2008 4:50 pm

Levels of airborne ragweed pollen remain high in Wausau today.

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Harley Rumble: Celebration kicking into high gear

Aug 28, 2008 7:53 pm

Throngs of motorcycle riders continued to roll into the Milwaukee area Thursday as more festivities surrounding Harley-Davidson Inc.’s 105th anniversary got underway.

Business development group wins $1M grant

Aug 28, 2008 7:09 pm

The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation announced Thursday that it was awarded $1.1 million by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions. ...

Joy Global to buy Chinese company

Aug 28, 2008 4:37 pm

Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. of Milwaukee said Thursday that its wholly owned Chinese subsidiary will buy Wuxi Shengda, a Chinese manufacturer of longwall shearing machines, for $22 million....

Brewers hit 3 million-ticket mark

Aug 28, 2008 4:30 pm

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday that it reached 3 million total tickets sold for the 2008 season, hitting the mark for the first time in the ball club's history.

Marquette to name office building after Zilbers

Aug 28, 2008 4:29 pm

Marquette University said Thursday that a new office building on the corner of North 12th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue will be named in honor of Milwaukee real estate developer and philanthropist ...

Harley rumble 'rings' NYSE closing bell

Aug 28, 2008 4:28 pm

With the roar of new motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Inc. executives, board members and customers remotely "rang" the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday as part of the motorcy...

HOM Furniture buys Gabberts

Aug 28, 2008 3:44 pm

HOM Furniture has purchased Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furnishings, the company said Thursday, as part of a bid to expand the Gabberts brand beyond Minnesota.

Jefferson Wells acquires tax consulting firm

Aug 28, 2008 3:29 pm

Jefferson Wells International Inc. has acquired The Gelber Organization, an Edison, N.J., tax consulting firm, which Jefferson Wells said will enhance its tax practice in the area of state and local t...

Harley-Davidson officially kick starts celebration

Aug 28, 2008 1:53 pm

Harley-Davidson Inc.’s official corporate celebration kicked off Wednesday with a roar of rock music outside the corporate headquarters on Milwaukee’s west side.

Plum Creek makes $783M on timber land deal

Aug 27, 2008 9:21 pm

Plum Creek Timber Company Inc. said it’s making a deal with The Campbell Group LLC that will see the Seattle timber company receive $783 million in exchange for 454,000 acres of timberland i...

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