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because miners dug holes to sleep in like badgers.
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Which Great Lakes state is known as the Badger state?
Wisconsin has several nicknames including "The Badger State."
What are two nicknames for Wisconsin?
Wisconsin is called America's Dairyland and the Badger State.
Is Wisconsin the beaver state?
No, Wisconsin is known as the Badger State. (Oregon is the Beaver State.)
What is Wisconsin's nickname?
Wisconsin has the nicknames of America's Dairyland and the Badger State.
Why is it called the Badger State?
back in the 1800s, miners dug tunnels into hillsides as they searched for lead and then lived in them during the winter months to keep warm. This reminded people of badgers and Wisconsin became known as the badger state.
What is Wisconsin's state animal?
The state animal is the badger. The Wisconsin state wild animal is the white-tailed deer.
What state's nickname is the badger state?
Wisconsin
What state is know as the badger state?
Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin's state mascot?
the badger
Is Wisconsin the bagger state?
no it's the BADGER state
What state is known for dairy and cheese?
While not the official nickname, Wisconsin is often called the Dairy State in reference to their large dairy industry. "America's Dairyland" is written on their state license plates. Wisconsin's official nickname is The Badger State. It is called this because of the 19th century lead miners who lived in caves cut into the hillsides that looked like badger dens; the badger has been Wisconsin's state animal since 1957.
What location is called the badger state?
Wisconsin.
