Miss Betty turns 96
Betty Hayes Baxter, a definite “icon” to the area turned 96 recently with a party held at her Avoca home. Miss Betty has taught dance in…
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Miss Betty turns 96
Bicentennial book to tell Mineral Point’s ‘milestones, memories and magic’
A small team of Pointers is compiling and editing an anthology for the city’s bicentennial in 2027. Plans call for the January release of the book…
Look at his first turkey
10 year old Emmett Bonnett, Mineral Point, bagged his first ever turkey during the “mentored hunt” with his uncle Jacob Colden. It had a 12″ beard…
Construction project ahead of schedule
If the weather cooperates, construction on South Commerce Street could be completed by July 3. Earlier projections had predicted the paving would be done by July…
Katie Schutte at Green Lantern Studios
A new exhibition will open at Green Lantern Studios this Saturday evening. Katie Schutte’s show, titled “Sifted & Stitched”, is comprised of mixed media artworks, primarily…
From the Files
Excerpts from Mineral Point’s storied past With special thanks to the Mineral Point Public Library Archives 175 YEARS AGO May 1, 1851 Sidewalks in Mineral Point….
The 2026 Mineral Point Drama Club presents “Almost, Maine”
The MPHS Drama Department presented its spring production of Almost, Maine with performances April 24-26 at the Mineral Point Opera House. Opening night marked the culmination…
3 More kids are off the floor and 20 more beds have been made by a community of volunteers that truly have a heart for serving
Just before Easter Volunteers helped us get three more kids off of the floor and a week later the community came out to build 10 bunk-…
Linden firefighters anticipate new unit
A federal grant and local donations will mean the Linden Volunteer Fire Department can fight fires more quickly and safely and with less water damage. A…
Honor Our Service Members – Upland Hills Health Flag Project
The Upland Hills Health Auxiliary is sponsoring their annual Flag Project to remember and honor our military service members who are currently serving, have served in…
Speak out and vote on wind turbine issue, crowd told
Public outcry opposing wind turbines in southwest Wisconsin might influence the state Public Service Commission (PSC), about 300 people heard at a listening session in Mineral…
COURTHOUSE Art for the month of April
The art exhibit featured on the second floor at the Iowa County Courthouse for April is Joel H. Goodman, Dodgeville, a returning local artisan. Joel’s display…