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Mineral Point, a peaceful town in Wisconsin

MINERAL POINT, WI – OCT 21: Mineral Point is a small town (2.91 sq mi) in Wisconsin with an approximate population of 2,487 that has only increased by around 1% over that last 150 years or so. High Street is the main strip downtown that’s lined with historic buildings, filled with locally owned stores, bars and restaurants, including a locally owned Ben …

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Ben Franklin Store over 50 years in Mineral Point, WI

MINERAL POINT, WI – OCT 22: Ben Franklin is a five and dime, individually owned chain-store that can still be found in small towns throughout the United States, such as this one located on High Street in Mineral Point, WI. At its inception, the Ben Franklin store was named after Benjamin Franklin who coined the phrase “A …

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