The stories of Ashland County, WI
8 narrated audio stories from across Ashland County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Ashland County Courthouse
When a Working Courthouse Became a National Landmark
How Ashland’s courthouse earned national recognition through Henry C. Koch’s design.
Ashland County
Where Line 5 Meets Treaty Ground
A pipeline fight that turned Ashland County into a test of rights and risk.
Kakagon and Bad River Sloughs
Where Wild Rice and Water Hold the Line
How the Bad River Band protected a globally recognized Lake Superior wetland.
Bad River Reservation
Where Bad River Drew the Line
A reservation fight that became a regional test of sovereignty and energy.
Madeline Island
Before the Postcards, La Pointe
Madeline Island before tourism was an Ojibwe center of Lake Superior.
Kakagon and Bad River Sloughs
Where Wild Rice and Young Fish Begin
A coastal wetland where ecology and tradition rise together.
Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light
The Light at the Harbor’s Edge
How an offshore light helped working ships find Ashland safely.
La Pointe
Where Lake Superior History Came to Shore
How La Pointe became a meeting ground of power, trade, and Ojibwe leadership.
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