Articles by John K. Wilson

Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Evers Declares Public Health Emergency Due To COVID-19

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John K. Wilson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 3:05pm
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Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin grew to eight.

Peddling A Paper City: How Madison Became Wisconsin's Capital

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John K. Wilson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, January 10, 2020 - 6:10am
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The Wisconsin State Capitol is the center of state government and the center of Madison, with streets and avenues converging from every direction at the Capitol Square. But how did that particular spot become one of the most important places in the state?

How The Badger Burrowed Into Wisconsin's Identity

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John K. Wilson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 12:00pm
It's on the flag. It's the mascot of the state's biggest university. And back in 1957, lawmakers put the badger into state law as Wisconsin's official animal. But why?