Author Archives: mineralpoint

Winter Writers Series Begins Tomorrow

Posted on January 17, 2017 by mineralpoint

Since 2011 Shake Rag Alley has partnered with the Council for Wisconsin Writers (CWW), Wisconsin People & Ideas, and the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission through the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters to offer week-long residencies to their annual … Continue reading →

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Mineral Point Gets Lit

Posted on December 1, 2016 by mineralpoint

Come to downtown Mineral Point for the most magical weekend of the year with candlelight shopping, Santa Day at Shake Rag, the Nutcracker, chestnuts (and s’mores) roasting on an open fire, and the final Gallery Night of the year. The … Continue reading →

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New Stores Are Popping Up

Posted on November 22, 2016 by mineralpoint

Mineral Point has been fortunate to attract several new small retail businesses in the past year. This Saturday, when you come to town for Small Business Saturday here are some of the new faces and places to explore. We’ll start … Continue reading →

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We Lost A Little Magic

Posted on November 14, 2016 by mineralpoint

Roland Sardeson died over the weekend, and we’re going to miss him. In typical Roland fashion, he wrote his own obituary.  As he said “What could go wrong?”  Click here to read it. There’s a website where you can share … Continue reading →

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At The 11th Hour

Posted on November 11, 2016 by mineralpoint

Today, at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we gather to honor our veterans. They sacrificed so that we may enjoy our freedom and exercise our rights.  We are fortunate and thankful for their service. … Continue reading →

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