Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point

Learn the story of a city shaped by its distinctive geography and natural resources. Starting with the Menominee people who made their home in the unique “Tension Zone” between the southern prairies and northern forests, the history of Stevens Point is filled with stories of burgeoning industries, innovation and cultural preservation.

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Chapters
1:34 Intro
8:38 Little Poland
16:15 Brewed to Perfection
31:04 Fly-Tying Capital
38:45 Irrigation Revolution
45:56 Green Circle City

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