Looks like an Iris. Around here, that's what Iris virginica looks like, and likes wetland/streamside environments.

Wisconsin probably has a related species that behaves similarly. Where in NE WI? My dad and his family hails from Kewaunee.

Northern blue flag iris, Iris versicolor. A Wisconsin native.

Thank you both. Daves falls amberg wisconsin. glad the dog didnt eat while i wasnt looking. that said animals usually know what to avoid :)