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Top 10 History-Making Wisconsin News Stories


Top 10 news stories of 2005

In 2005 Wisconsin saw more than its share of death and destruction, the passing of three history-making Wisconsin natives, hard times for a pair of highly regarded museums, court cases that made national news, and amazing feats of athleticism. Continuing a year-end tradition begun in 2003, the Wisconsin Historical Society surveyed members of its staff to give some thought to the top 10 history-making Wisconsin news stories of 2005. So we invite you to join us in taking a thoughtful look back at the year 2005 from a historical perspective.

:: Posted December 12, 2005

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