John Berg: From Fur to Timber in WI Rapids


Author: WFHR News Team February 24, 2026 Duration: 20:41
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John Berg: From Fur to Timber in WI Rapids

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. Guests: Melissa Kaye, John Berg

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