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Menominee End March To Madison
February 18, 2015
Marchers ascending the steps to the Capitol.
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Marchers had kicked off the march in Keshena on Friday.
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The 155-mile trek took place during frigid conditions.
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A pickup truck with protest signage that accompanied the marchers.
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Tribal members gathered near the UW-Madison campus Wednesday morning.
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Tribal Chairman Gary Besaw.
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The tribal members marched up a main thoroughfare leading to the state Capitol.
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Marchers filing into the state Capitol.
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The rally held in the state Capitol rotunda.
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Besaw was turned away by a Capitol police officer outside the governor's office.
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Lawmakers also spoke out in favor of the casino on Wednesday.
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