Growing knowledge
Mineral Point FFA Chapter advisor Mike Robinson watered vegetables and flowers Sunday afternoon. The greenhouse class and FFA students grow the plants that are for sale…
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Growing knowledge
Sen. Marklein Celebrates Bipartisan Deal Between Legislature and Governor
Package Centered on Affordability and Supporting Strong Schools Madison, WI – Today, Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) celebrated a bipartisan agreement between the Legislature and the…
From the Files
Excerpts from Mineral Point’s storied past With special thanks to the Mineral Point Public Library Archives 175 YEARS AGO May 15, 1851 The entire length of…
Life-saving equipment donated to Iowa County
Members of the Dodgeville Masonic Temple Lodge 119 recently presented Iowa County with two new AED units. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable device…
Kiwanis Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its May Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, May 5. The students, who are members of the Senior…
Iowa County 4-H competes in State Livestock Quiz Bowl
Seventeen 4-H members from Iowa County recently competed at the State Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Contest held at the UW-Madison campus on Saturday March 21st….
Mineral Point Musicians Strike Gold at State Solo & Ensemble Festival
Students from Mineral Point High School earned top honors and statewide recognition at the Wisconsin School Music Association State Solo & Ensemble Festival competitions held at…
Mineral Point FFA Livestock Team Captures State Championship, Advances to Nationals
Members of the Mineral Point FFA Chapter are celebrating outstanding success following the State FFA Career Development Event competition held in Madison. The chapter’s Livestock Evaluation…
Mineral Point Seniors Earn Top Music Honors at Spring Concert
The Mineral Point High School Spring Concert celebrated the dedication and achievements of several senior musicians with prestigious year-end honors recognizing excellence, leadership, and commitment to…
News Briefs
Orchard Lawn Tours Tours of historic Orchard Lawn (234 Madison Street, Mineral Point) will begin on Friday, May 22. Tours will take place on the hour…
COUNTRYSIDE NEWS
Morel season is wrapping up early this year. General reactions are “not much better than the past three years.” Morel mushroom appearance in Wisconsin was so…
Flora and fauna