Wisconsin (Alternity)

Wisconsin (WI) is a state in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It was admitted as the 31st state in the Union on May 29th, 1848. This state is best known for its dairy industry, the beautiful forests of its Upper Peninsula, and its beer industry. The capital city, Madison, is named after James Madison; the US President from 1809 to 1817. The state borders Minnesota and Iowa to the east, and Illinois to the south. It also shares maritime borders with Michigan, but no land borders.The largest city in Wisconsin, Milwaukee, is one of the largest cities in the US, and was an important city in Wisconsin's beer industry. Milwaukee contains many breweries that brought Wisconsin its fame.

Wisconsin is also known for its football team, the Green Bay Packers. Their home stadium in Lambeau Field is one of the most recognized stadiums in the US, and their team is loved by people even outside of the state. The people who side with the Packers are known as cheeseheads; they even sometimes wear cheese-shaped wedges upon their heads during football games. Wisconsin also owns a famous baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers, who represent the brewing industry of the state. The Brewers have also started the "Famous Racing Sausages"; during which there are several people dressed as various sausages: A Bratwurst, a Polish Sausage, an Italian Sausage, a Hot Dog, and a Chorizo. They all race to see which is the fastest racer, and the fans cheer them on.

Wisconsin is a mostly rural state, being "America's Dairyland" and all. It has large areas of farmland set aside for raising cattle and other livestock, as well as to grow various crops. Though not as industrious as Michigan, Wisconsin still has a part in the automotive industry as well.