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Historical Essay


Wisconsin's first and only legal execution was for spousal murder in the 1800s. Read about past efforts to re-establish the death penalty in the state.

Historical Essay

The Power of the Pumpkin
Read the story of the first Thanksgiving celebrated in Madison.

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