Tag Archives: Wisconsin

Taste of Mineral Point 2017

Posted on September 27, 2017 by mineralpoint

The annual Mineral Point Cornish Festival celebrates its 25th year this weekend. Myriad events will be held over three days from September 29th to October 1st, and the town will be filled with the sights, sounds, and stories of Cornwall. … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Historic Preservation

Posted on April 28, 2016 by mineralpoint

The National Historic Preservation Act turns 50 years old this year. The impact of that Act on our lives in Mineral Point is undeniable. We were the first City in Wisconsin to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 … Continue reading →

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The Answer Is: Mineral Point, Wisconsin

Posted on January 23, 2016 by mineralpoint

The Question Is: Where is the reigning Jeopardy Champion from? If you were watching on Friday, then you would have seen Mineral Point resident Fred Vaughn win $16,000 and become the latest Jeopardy! Champion. The image below is from the … Continue reading →

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Playing With Fire

Posted on October 19, 2015 by mineralpoint

Glass bead maker, Julie Lukosaitshas returns with her mobile torch studio to teach a class at Shake Rag Alley November 7th, 2015. Last spring I went up to the Shake Rag Quonset Hut – now the Lind Pavilion — to … Continue reading →

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Good Signs

Posted on June 13, 2015 by mineralpoint

 We start this post with BREAKING NEWS.  Check out the sign peeking through the window on the corner of High and Commerce. The sign on the former “Set in Stone” is legit and was put there by Anne and Bruce Palzkill. … Continue reading →

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