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Wisconsin Hometown Stories

Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point

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The story of Stevens Point is one of industry, innovation and cultural preservation.

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Reinvention

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Stevens Point's economy expanded quickly after the lumber boom ended.

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Little Poland

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Affordable farmland led to a chain migration of Polish people to the Stevens Point area.

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Irrigation Revolution

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Stevens Point sandy soils were transformed by developments in irrigation technology.

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Green Circle City

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Conservation in Stevens Point started with their parks and continues today.

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Fly-Tying Capital

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Carrie Frost started the fly-tying industry in Stevens Point in 1896.

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Early History

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Stevens Point lies in the middle of two ecological regions and along the Wisconsin River.

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Brewed to Perfection

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Stevens Point is home to one of the oldest breweries in the country.

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Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point - Making Pączki

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Making paczki in Stevens Point. New Wisconsin Hometown Stories premieres Oct. 25!

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Sauk Prairie: The Sound of Wisconsin

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Jim Kirchstein’s music recording studio captured the sound of Wisconsin in the 1960s.

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Sauk Prairie: The Freethinkers

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Political and religious refugees established a Free-thinking Congregation in Sauk City.

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Sauk Prairie: Hydro-Mania

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The Prairie du Sac dam was a massive building project, and is still in use today.

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Sauk Prairie: Glass Plates

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Glass plate negatives provide a window into the lives of past residents of the area.

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Sauk Prairie: Early History

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The Sauk Prairie area was first inhabited by the Sauk, long before European settlement.

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Sauk Prairie: A Writer of Place

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August Derleth wrote about the people and places of Sauk Prairie.

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Sauk Prairie: Arsenal of Democracy

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During World War II a large ammunition plant was built on the Sauk Prairie.

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Sauk Prairie: A New Chapter

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The closing of Badger Army Ammunition led to plans for future uses of Sauk Prairie lands.

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Eau Claire: The Second Eau Claire

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New industries took hold in Eau Claire, including the Gillette Tire Company.

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Eau Claire: The First Eau Claire

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The Ojibwe and Sioux found the Eau Claire-area rich in resources.

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Eau Claire: Old Abe

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Old Abe, a bald eagle, became the mascot during the Civil War before retiring.

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Eau Claire: Improvisation

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The revival of the local arts led to Eau Claire drawing attention as an arts destination.

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Eau Claire: Flying Eagles

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Norwegian immigrants brought ski jumping to Eau Claire in the 1880s.

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Eau Claire: Breaking Barriers

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Henry Aaron played for the minor league team the Eau Claire Bears.

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Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Neenah-Menasha Preview

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Film, archival images, and interviews illustrate the rich history of two Wisconsin cities.