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Wisconsin History's Top 10 News Stories of 2006


Brooklyn, Wisconsin, village banker Phil Wackman reading a newspaper story headlined "Wisconsin Wins in Double Overtime, 50-47" on February 8, 1944
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In 2006 Wisconsin saw major political change, tragic school violence, advances in science, amazing feats of athleticism, and controversy over changes to the state's Constitution. Continuing a year-end tradition begun in 2003, Society staff has identified history-making stories of 2006 and selected the top 10 with a Wisconsin connection. Please join us in reflecting on the events and issues that made headlines in 2006.

:: Posted December 27, 2006
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