The meanings behind the Native American names of Wisconsin’s towns and cities

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Cars are lined up along Third Street in downtown Wausau on a rainy spring day
Cars are lined up along Third Street in downtown Wausau on a rainy spring day, Friday, May 12, 2023. Rob Mentzer/WPR

Menasha, Waukesha, Milwaukee. There are countless Wisconsin cities and towns with Native American names. We learn the stories and meanings behind these names, plus why it’s important for us to know them.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Anahkwet (Guy Reiter) Guest

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