Badger Boys State has helped in the growth and training of a number of notable members of society, including Wisconsin governors Scott Walker, Scott McCallum and Martin Schreiber. The staff and the American Legion seek to provide an educational experience to those who attend the program. Many citizens find the experience memorable and impactful During the mid-1930s, an American Legion program known as Boys State was originated in Illinois. In October 1938, the State Executive Committee of the Wisconsin American Legion authorized Alonzo Cudworth Post No. 23, Milwaukee, to proceed with its plans for the organization of Badger Boys State. Badger Boys State
Badger, Minnesota Badger, Minnesota Badger is a city in Skagen Township of Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 375 at the 2010 census. A post office called Badger has been in operation since 1889. The city was named after nearby Badger Creek. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Badger is located along Minnesota State Highway 11. As of the census of 2010, there were 375 people, 181 households, and 103 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 235 housing units at an