America 250: How a Wisconsin schoolhouse launched the GOP in 1854
A little white schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin, is recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party, where 30 people met in 1854 to oppose slavery.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Ripon, Wisconsin. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Fond Du Lac. Associated ZIP codes: 54971.
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America 250: How a Wisconsin schoolhouse launched the GOP in 1854
A little white schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin, is recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party, where 30 people met in 1854 to oppose slavery.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Great Lakes senators call on Trump to stop delaying invasive carp barrier
Senators from Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin are calling for a meeting to discuss the repeated pauses of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project.
Sep 23, 2026Open source
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DOE to loan up to $5.1 billion to Alliant Energy for Iowa, Wisconsin energy projects
Alliant Energy Corporation has closed a $5.1 billion loan package with the U.S. Department of Energy to fund power generation and energy storage projects in...
Oct 29, 2026Open source
Letter: Diligent scrutiny of risky projects — like the proposed pipeline in Emigration Canyon — is thor...
Letter: The gas company bought our land in Wisconsin. We had hoped to sell it to a family with kids that would explore and have adventures there. Instead, th...
Oct 29, 2026Open source
What’s wrong with USC football’s run game?
A poor showing in Wisconsin and a lack of explosive plays are forcing the Trojans to reckon with the several factors affecting their subpar rushing attack.
Oct 29, 2026Open source
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Ripon is in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Region: Central Wisconsin
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54971
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DOE to loan up to $5.1 billion to Alliant Energy for Iowa, Wisconsin energy projects
Alliant Energy Corporation has closed a $5.1 billion loan package with the U.S. Department of Energy to fund power generation and energy storage projects in...
Oct 29, 2026Open source
Letter: Diligent scrutiny of risky projects — like the proposed pipeline in Emigration Canyon — is thor...
Letter: The gas company bought our land in Wisconsin. We had hoped to sell it to a family with kids that would explore and have adventures there. Instead, th...
Oct 29, 2026Open source
What’s wrong with USC football’s run game?
A poor showing in Wisconsin and a lack of explosive plays are forcing the Trojans to reckon with the several factors affecting their subpar rushing attack.
Oct 29, 2026Open source
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43.8454020, -88.8424330
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Fond Du Lac County
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