Region 2 – North East

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Hodag Decanter / Rhinelander / Art, Sport & Entertainment / Related Stories / Lumber Industry / 1877-1900 / 1900-1918 / 1918-1945 / Nature & Environment / Region 2 - North East / Oneida County

Paul Bunyan and the Hodag

The Hodag and Paul Bunyan folklore are two of the most iconic stories of the American frontier. The Hodag is a mythical creature from the Northwoods that is described as a dragon-like creature with horns, sharp claws, and a spiked tail. Paul…

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May 23, 2023
Read more about the article The Myth of the Hodag in Rhinelander
Hodag Decanter / Rhinelander / Art, Sport & Entertainment / Lumber Industry / Related Stories / 1877-1900 / 1900-1918 / 1918-1945 / Nature & Environment / Region 2 - North East / Oneida County

The Myth of the Hodag in Rhinelander

Rumored to stalk the Northwoods of Wisconsin, the monstrous Hodag is a legendary creature that has captivated the imaginations of locals and visitors alike. With its fearsome appearance and mysterious origins, the Hodag has become a symbol of folklore and intrigue in…

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May 23, 2023
Read more about the article Missionaries and Land Rights: The Story of Erik Morstad and the Potawatomi
Indigenous Wisconsin / Forest County / Ethnicity & Identity / Related Stories / 1877-1900 / 1900-1918 / Nature & Environment / Politics & Government / Region 2 - North East / Society & Religion / Potawatomi Beaded 'Soldier Coat'

Missionaries and Land Rights: The Story of Erik Morstad and the Potawatomi

Some histories are not as straightforward as others, especially when cultures collide. It may come as no surprise that stories about the interactions between Native Americans and white settlers are sometimes one-sided. We can partly attribute this to the European tradition of…

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August 1, 2020
Read more about the article Pulaski – A Polka Town
Art, Sport & Entertainment / Music, Theatre & Cinema / Pulaski / Ethnicity & Identity / Related Stories / Curators' Favorites / Oconto County / Region 2 - North East / 1965-1987 / Polka Rhythms Bandstand

Pulaski – A Polka Town

Pulaski, like some Wisconsin communities, possesses a disproportionate number of polka bands, and some have boasted that the town of 3000 has more bands per capita than even Nashville. The strongly Polish community located just outside of Green Bay is still a thriving locale for the polka tradition.

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May 18, 2020

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