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MP Schools Graduation Mineral Point Schools are looking forward to celebrating our 12th, 8th & 5th Grade Graduates very soon and are so proud of all…
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COURTHOUSE for the month of May
The exhibit for the month of May, 2026, is the work of local returning artisan, Greg Bykowski, Mineral Point. According to Greg, “This May I will…
Farmers Market season begins
Jenny Bonde of Shooting Star Farm replenishes radishes and other spring produce at the first Farmers Market of the season. The market continues Saturday mornings from…
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…
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…
Ingwell/Kite named royalty
King Elliot Kite and Queen Ava Ingwell reigned over the 2026 Mineral Point Junior Prom “Somewhere Only We Know” that was held Saturday night at the…
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…
From the Files
Excerpts from Mineral Point’s storied past With special thanks to the Mineral Point Public Library Archives 175 YEARS AGO May 8, 1851 Spirit knockings are becoming…
City committee and commission members named
At its organizational meeting last week, the Mineral Point city council re-elected Keith Burrows council president. The council unanimously approved board, commission and committee appointments, as…
Iowa County Data Recovery Report
April 24, 2026 – Iowa County has executed an agreement with TriMin Systems to accelerate the restoration and verification of land records affected by the 2025…
Wyatt’s Walk raises awareness, aims to prevent child abuse
Child safety advocates, parents pushing strollers and supporters joined together to advocate for child safety at Wyatt’s Walk Saturday in Mineral Point. “I can’t express enough…