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John Berg: From Fur to Timber in WI Rapids

John Berg: From Fur to Timber in WI Rapids

Tue Feb 24, 2026

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Local historian John Berg delves into Wisconsin's transformation from a fur trade hub to a timber powerhouse in the 1800s. He highlights the complex interplay between indigenous tribes like the Menominee and Ho-Chunk and European traders.

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