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For The Love of The Team

If you’re visiting Mineral Point on Thursday, don’t be surprised if there’s no one here. The boys basketball team is headed to state for the first time in 41 years. For the last few games, the limited number of available … Continue reading

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Where Wisconsin Began

As many Mineral Pointers know, our town is the place “Where Wisconsin Began.” Specifically, Wisconsin began on High Street. On July 4, 1836 Governor Henry Dodge was sworn in here as the first Governor of the Wisconsin Territory.  An official … Continue reading

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