1. In 1914, the first state park in Wisconsin was established in Interstate State Park, located near the town of St. Croix Falls. The park features scenic river vistas, rugged cliffs, and unique geological formations, and is a popular destination for hiking, camping, and boating.

2. June 28, 1967, marked a significant moment in the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Wisconsin and the United States. On that day, the Milwaukee chapter of the Mattachine Society, a gay rights organization, held the first public protest for LGBTQ+ rights in the city.

3. In 2002, Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum signed into law a bill designating the kringle as the official state pastry. Kringle is a Danish pastry that has become an iconic food item in the state, particularly in Racine, where several bakeries specialize in its production.

4. On June 28, 2018, Wisconsin’s first-ever marijuana expo was held in the city of Madison. The event, called the Wisconsin Cannabis Expo, featured workshops, presentations, and exhibits related to the use and cultivation of marijuana and hemp.

5. In 1947, Wisconsin’s first commercial television station, WTMJ-TV, began broadcasting in Milwaukee. Today, the station is known as TODAY’S TMJ4 and is one of the longest-running television stations in the state.