White Wisconsinites currently have an average age of death of 77 years, just below the national norm. But the average Native American will die 14 years sooner, at only 63.
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By Bailey Krause | 9:36pmSuperfan Curt Diehl sings "Varsity" during Wisconsin men's hockey's 1-3 defeat at the hands of the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines in the Kohl Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
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By Bailey Krause | 9:35pmDefender Luke Osburn covers a Wolverine during Wisconsin men's hockey's 1-3 defeat at the hands of the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines in the Kohl Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
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By Bailey Krause | 9:34pmMichigan's Jack Ivankovic eyes tracks the puck during Wisconsin men's hockey's 1-3 defeat at the hands of the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines in the Kohl Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.





