The stories of Polk County, WI
8 narrated audio stories from across Polk County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Interstate State Park
Where Ice Age Water Drilled the Rock
A gorge of ancient rock, carved and drilled by furious meltwater.
Interstate State Park
Where Two States Chose to Share a Gorge
How the St. Croix Dalles were saved by an unusual two-state pact.
Polk County
A Frontier County With a Presidential Name
How Polk County began as state paperwork on frontier ground.
Cushing Land Agency Building
Where Settlement Took Shape in Stone
A small stone office that helped organize frontier settlement.
Village of Balsam Lake
When County Government Reported to Balsam Lake
How a small inland village became Polk County’s civic center.
Polk County
The River That Drew Bootleggers
How a border river became a Prohibition temptation.
Polk County
Where the Border Made the Drama
Osceola’s location made it a natural stage for Prohibition-era scrutiny.
Frederic Depot
Frederic’s Front Door by Rail
How one depot helped turn rail service into town life.
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