Development and Abuse Destroy Ancient Mounds

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There’s a fight underway to save mounds built by people who lived in Wisconsin hundreds of years ago. Native American groups, archeologists, and historians say these ancient formations are disappearing from development, abuse, or neglect. But while there are laws and incentives to help protect mounds, some preservationists fear it’s not enough.Brian Bull reports…

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