Flute Lessons in Wisconsin

What flute lessons cost across Wisconsin, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 20 min read

Flute lesson prices across Wisconsin
Meet teachers
How flute learning works in Wisconsin
Auditions and events in Wisconsin
Starting at any age
Finding the right teacher
Flute in Wisconsin
Area by area
A little flute history in Wisconsin
Frequently Asked Questions

Flute lesson prices across Wisconsin

A one-hour flute lesson in Wisconsin typically costs $58 to $84, and a half hour $32 to $46. Most towns sit close to that range. The River Falls area runs highest, up to $96 an hour.

Every town has two guides: a flute lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
Milwaukee area
Milwaukee	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Waukesha	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
West Allis	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Wauwatosa	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Brookfield	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
New Berlin	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Menomonee Falls	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Greenfield	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Oak Creek	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Franklin	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
West Bend	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Muskego	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Mequon	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Germantown	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
South Milwaukee	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Oconomowoc	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Cudahy	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Hartford	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Whitefish Bay	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Greendale	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Glendale	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Shorewood	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Port Washington	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Cedarburg	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Brown Deer	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Grafton	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Sussex	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Richfield	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Lisbon	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Madison area
Madison	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Sun Prairie	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Fitchburg	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Middleton	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Waunakee	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Verona	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Stoughton	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Oregon	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
DeForest	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Monroe	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Green Bay area
Green Bay	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
De Pere	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Howard	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Ashwaubenon	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Bellevue	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Allouez	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Suamico	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Hobart	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Appleton area
Appleton	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Kaukauna	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Harrison	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Greenville	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Little Chute	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Racine area
Racine	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Mount Pleasant	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Caledonia	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Burlington	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Kenosha area
Kenosha	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Pleasant Prairie	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Salem Lakes	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Oshkosh area
Oshkosh	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Neenah	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Fox Crossing	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Menasha	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
La Crosse area
La Crosse	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Onalaska	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Holmen	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Eau Claire area
Eau Claire	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Chippewa Falls	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Janesville area
Janesville	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Beloit	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Wausau area
Wausau	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Weston	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Manitowoc area
Manitowoc	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Two Rivers	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
River Falls area
River Falls	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Hudson	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
New Richmond	$33–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Stevens Point area
Stevens Point	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Plover	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Wisconsin Rapids area
Wisconsin Rapids	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Marshfield	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Watertown area
Watertown	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Fort Atkinson	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Beaver Dam area
Beaver Dam	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Waupun	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Other Wisconsin towns
Baraboo	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Fond du Lac	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Marinette	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Menomonie	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Platteville	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Sheboygan	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Superior	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Whitewater	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs

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How flute learning works in Wisconsin

How does flute fit school music in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin schools teach music throughout elementary and middle school, but a child's first chance to play flute in band depends on the district. Band starts in fifth grade in places such as Sheboygan and Wauwatosa, while Franklin Middle School in Green Bay and DeLong Middle School in Eau Claire begin in sixth; Kenosha's LakeView K-8 starts in fifth. Flute is one of the band instruments, so private lessons can build tone, reading, and finger technique before that opening and support school playing afterward. Schools also differ in how they handle instrument access.

When school music starts in Wisconsin districts

Green Bay Area Public School DistrictBand at franklin middle school6th

Appleton Area School DistrictBand at houdini elementary6th

Kenosha Unified School DistrictBand at lakeview k-85th

Eau Claire Area School DistrictBand at delong middle school6th

School District of La CrosseBand6th

School District of JanesvilleBeginning band6th

West Allis-West Milwaukee School DistrictBand in elementary music curriculum5th

Wauwatosa School DistrictBand5th

Who runs what for Wisconsin flutists?

Wisconsin's student opportunities are run by several groups with different purposes. The Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) runs school-based Solo & Ensemble festivals and State Honors opportunities, while the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association (WMTA) offers district and state auditions that can include private-studio students. The Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) supports music educators, and its Band Council focuses on wind and percussion students and teachers. The Wisconsin Concert Band Association (WCBA) offers all-state band opportunities. Knowing which group fits your student's school status and goal helps you choose a useful next step.

Who runs what in Wisconsin

Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)

Runs: Runs district and state Solo & Ensemble festivals and State Honors opportunities.
For: School musicians; homeschoolers may enter Solo & Ensemble through family membership.

Wisconsin Music Teachers Association (WMTA)

Runs: Sponsors student auditions at district and state levels.
For: Students in grades 1–12, including private-studio students.

Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA)

Runs: Supports music education through educator resources, advocacy, and partner opportunities.
For: Wisconsin music students and educators.

Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) Band Council

Runs: Supports wind and percussion students and provides leadership for band educators.
For: Wind and percussion students of all ages and abilities.

Wisconsin Concert Band Association (WCBA)

Runs: Presents All-State High School and All-State Junior Band opportunities.
For: High school and junior band students.

Auditions and events in Wisconsin

How does a flutist reach Wisconsin's top student honors?

For many school flutists, the clearest route is WSMA Solo & Ensemble: students in grades 6–12 enter through a member school, attend a district festival, and a Class A solo earning a starred first rating qualifies for the state festival. The state festival is the culminating solo round. A separate route leads to WSMA High School State Honors Band: eligible students in grades 9–11 who belong to a school ensemble register, audition in February, and, if selected, attend June camp and the October Madison concert. The Wisconsin Flute Festival also holds flute-specific junior and young artist competitions, with audio preliminaries leading to invited live finals. These routes serve different ages and goals, so choose the one that fits your student's current playing and school status.

The flute route in Wisconsin, step by step

District Solo & EnsembleGrades 6–12 enter through a WSMA member school; district festivals run November and January through April.
State Solo & EnsembleA Class A solo with a starred first rating advances; the 2027 festival is April 24 at UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Platteville, and UW-Whitewater, and May 1 at six other university sites.
High School State Honors auditionEligible grades 9–11 register November 1 through December 4 and audition February 6 or 13, 2027.
State Honors BandSelected students attend June 23–26, 2027 camp, then rehearse and perform in Madison October 27–28.
Flute Festival competitionJunior Artist is for eighth grade and younger; Young Artist is for grades 9–12, with audio preliminaries before invited live finals.

The Wisconsin flute year

AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul

WSMA District Solo & Ensemble FestivalWisconsin School Music AssociationStart the piece May to Aug

Start the piece May to AugNov

WSMA Middle Level State HonorsWisconsin School Music AssociationStart the piece Oct to Jan

Start the piece Oct to JanApr 3

WSMA State Solo & Ensemble FestivalWisconsin School Music AssociationStart the piece Oct to Jan

Start the piece Oct to JanApr 24

Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

For WSMA Solo & Ensemble, a flute solo must come from the current Festival Music List, which divides selections into Class C, B, and A levels; a starred first rating in Class A is needed to advance. Adjudicators give written and spoken feedback and rate performances from 1, highest, to 5, lowest. WMTA woodwind auditions require an accompanied selection, and recorded accompaniment is not allowed; its State Track also requires one memorized piece, while memorization is optional for D2 and D3. Each composition must be at least 16 measures, excluding repeats. A teacher can pace this work over three to six months for an event piece.

What else is there to enter?

WMTA district competitions give students another audition setting, with district auditions usually held February through April and eligibility depending on the event. Its State VIE Competition is for vocal, instrumental, and ensemble competitors, generally in spring. Flutists who want a flute-focused contest can consider the Wisconsin Flute Festival's Junior Artist Competition for eighth grade and younger, or Young Artist Competition for grades 9–12; each uses an audio preliminary and invites ten players to a live final. These options suit students seeking focused performance experience beyond school festivals.

Flute events in Wisconsin, 2026–27

WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival

Wisconsin School Music Association

When: April 24 and May 1, 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Students who receive a starred first rating at the Class A level at a district festival

WSMA High School State Honors Music Project

Wisconsin School Music Association

When: Auditions February 6 and 13, 2027; camp and concerts June–October 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: High school students; audition for band, orchestra, choir, or jazz ensemble

WSMA Middle Level State Honors

Wisconsin School Music Association

When: April 3, 9, and 10, 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Middle-level students; exact grade eligibility is set in the audition requirements

WMTA State VIE Competition

Wisconsin Music Teachers Association

When: Usually in spring
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Vocal, instrumental, and ensemble student competitors; exact grade eligibility varies

WSMA District Solo & Ensemble Festival

Wisconsin School Music Association

When: November 2026 and January–April 2027; specific dates vary by district
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Grades 6–12; registration is through WSMA member schools

WMTA District Competitions

Wisconsin Music Teachers Association

When: Usually during the school year
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Student competitors; grade eligibility varies by event

Homeschool and private school students

Wisconsin homeschool students can take part in a district's extracurricular music activities on the same basis as district pupils, with the district's usual participation fees. WSMA also offers family membership for eligible students in grades 6–12 to register for Solo & Ensemble, and a Class A starred first rating can lead to the state festival. The high school State Honors Music Project has a different rule: students must attend a WSMA-member school and regularly participate in its music ensemble, so family membership alone does not meet that requirement. Homeschool students in grades 7–12 can also form an outside-school band for ROCKONSIN.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on flute

A child can start flute once they can comfortably hold it across the body and manage the keys; readiness matters more than a single birthday. That often comes before Wisconsin schools offer band, which begins in fifth grade in some districts and sixth in others. Private lessons give a beginning player individual help with posture, breath, tone, and reading before group rehearsals begin. Once school band starts, a teacher can help your child keep a steady sound and prepare music at a pace that complements the ensemble.

A teen in Wisconsin

A teen can begin flute privately even if school band has already started, or use lessons to strengthen an existing part. Wisconsin's WSMA Solo & Ensemble route is open to grades 6–12 through member schools, and high school State Honors Band auditions are for eligible students in grades 9–11 who are regular members of a school music ensemble. Weekly lessons fit around rehearsals by giving one player focused time on tone and musical confidence. For a teen outside school ensemble, WMTA auditions provide a separate route that includes private-studio students.

Starting or coming back as an adult

Adults can find flute playing with others in Wisconsin, including New Horizons Music Fox Valley in Appleton, New Horizons Band of Southeast Wisconsin in Waukesha, and Oshkosh Area Community Band in Oshkosh. Each welcomes adult players, with the Oshkosh group open to people who have finished high school and no audition required. It is not too late to begin or return: an individual teacher can start with the sound and reading you have now, then build toward playing comfortably with an ensemble or enjoying music on your own.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good flute teacher do?

A strong flute teacher listens closely to tone and breath while helping a student build reliable fingers and musical phrasing. That matters for Wisconsin auditions, where a prepared solo and, for some WMTA tracks, memorization and live accompaniment are part of the work. The right fit also depends on the learner: a young beginner needs patient fundamentals, while a teen may need help balancing school music and a personal goal; an adult may be returning to the instrument. Every Lesson With You teacher holds at least a bachelor's degree in flute. You can choose a teacher yourself or ask us to recommend one who fits your aims and learning style.

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Flute in Wisconsin

Where to hear flute

Flute is heard in orchestras and chamber settings across Wisconsin, so a student can listen for how the instrument changes role from melody to color and support. In Madison, the Wisconsin Union Theater presents classical and jazz performances in Shannon Hall and Play Circle Theater, while Madison Opera stages three operas each year and offers eligible students rush tickets under $21. In River Falls, Frances Cohler Coffee Concerts are free at noon on selected Fridays during the 2026–27 season. These performances let a developing flutist hear live phrasing and ensemble balance.

Where to play with others

For a flute-focused youth ensemble, the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Flute Choir in Madison welcomes flutists ages 11–18 who are WYSO members or qualified community musicians at Concert Orchestra level or equivalent. In Green Bay, advanced high school and college students can apply to the volunteer Civic Symphony of Green Bay. These options suit different stages: one centers on the flute, while the other gives experienced players a broader orchestral setting.

Flute around Wisconsin, area by area

Milwaukee area

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra offers a flute-centered way to perform together through its Chamber Flute Ensemble and Flute Chorale. For a listening outing, Festival City Symphony's Saturday Classics concerts are free during the 2026–27 season, with a suggested $5 donation for children and students. The concerts give your family a chance to hear orchestral music live without making a ticket purchase a barrier.

Town guides: Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Greenfield

Madison area

Madison offers a flute-specific ensemble in the Madison Flute Club Chamber Choir, which requires an audition. Students can also hear the Madison Symphony Orchestra with student rush seats at $15, or attend free performances by Madison College ensembles including its Municipal Band, Community Orchestra, and Big Band. This gives a flutist both a focused playing outlet and several ways to hear wind and orchestral music in performance.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 10, 38 lesson weeks (Madison Metropolitan School District)
Town guides: Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, Waunakee, Verona, Stoughton, Oregon

Green Bay area

For a listening outing, Green Bay families can attend UW–Green Bay’s free 6:30 Concert Series performances at the Weidner Center. The Civic Symphony of Green Bay’s Music for Young Listeners concert on February 26, 2027, welcomes children and offers scholarships to reduce or cover student admission. Those performances give a student a chance to hear live music in distinct settings, from a university concert series to a program created for young listeners.

School year: Aug 31 to Jun 3, 38 lesson weeks (Green Bay Area Public School District)
Town guides: Green Bay, De Pere, Howard, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, Allouez, Suamico, Hobart

Appleton area

Appleton's Fox Valley Symphony youth ensembles accept flute players in their orchestral sections by audition, including the advanced Youth Orchestra. Students can hear the Fox Valley Symphony with day-of-concert rush tickets for $16. For a different sound, Mile of Music presents free live original music at official downtown venues, including all-ages venues. Together, these options let a student hear both orchestral flute and music in a range of contemporary styles.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 4, 38 lesson weeks (Appleton Area School District)
Town guides: Appleton, Kaukauna, Harrison, Greenville, Little Chute

Racine area

In Racine, students interested in orchestral playing can audition for the Racine Kiwanis Youth Symphony, whose rehearsals run weekly on Mondays from September through May. The Racine Symphony Orchestra's Orchestral Blockbusters concert welcomes ages 12–18 for $5, and children under 12 attend free with tickets requested by phone or email. First Presbyterian Church also hosts free Music & More concerts on Thursdays at noon in summer.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 10, 39 lesson weeks (Racine Unified School District)
Town guides: Racine, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, Burlington

Kenosha area

Kenosha County has free concerts and recitals by Carthage College faculty and students, giving a young flutist a chance to hear live performance in a range of settings. UW–Parkside offers free Friday noon concerts during fall and spring semesters, with no ticket required. These are listening opportunities rather than flute ensembles, but hearing other players live can help a student notice tone, phrasing, and how an instrument fits into a group.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 3, 37 lesson weeks (Kenosha Unified School District)
Town guides: Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Salem Lakes

La Crosse area

La Crosse has community band opportunities for players ready to perform with others: Da Capo Concert Band requests a contribution at the beginning of each half of its season. In summer, La Crosse Concert Band gives free concerts most Wednesday nights at Riverside Park, and Moon Tunes offers another free summer concert series at the park. These performances make band sound accessible to families and show how flute parts work within a full ensemble.

School year: Aug 20 to May 28, 39 lesson weeks (School District of La Crosse)
Town guides: La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen

Eau Claire area

Eau Claire's summer calendar includes free live music at two distinct events. Tuesday Night Blues offers music every Tuesday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with all ages welcome, while Sounds Like Summer presents local bands at Phoenix Park on Thursday evenings from June through August. These are listening settings rather than flute-specific groups, but a student can hear live players and encounter musical styles beyond school band.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 3, 38 lesson weeks (Eau Claire Area School District)
Town guides: Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls

A little flute history in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a flute tradition that includes Ojibwe flutist Darren Thompson, whose 2015 album led to a 2016 Native American Music Award nomination for Flutist of the Year, the first such nomination for a flute player from Wisconsin. In 2017, Thompson worked with flute maker Jon Norris on a signature Native American flute. The Wisconsin Flute Festival in Madison gives young players a flute-centered performance setting, and its participant choir has performed as part of the festival. For a student, this history shows that flute in Wisconsin includes both the familiar concert instrument and Native American flute traditions.

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How do I find a good flute teacher in Wisconsin?

Choose a teacher who can explain tone, breath, and technique in a way that suits your goals and learning style. Lesson With You offers a free first 30-minute lesson with no payment method needed, so you can meet the teacher before deciding on weekly lessons.

Do live video flute lessons really work?

Yes, a live Zoom teacher can hear your sound and give real-time feedback while watching posture, hand position, and breathing. A clear camera view and quiet room help, and weekly one-on-one lessons mean the teacher can build on your progress.

When do Wisconsin schools start teaching flute?

Students receive music instruction in Wisconsin schools before band, but the first flute opportunity in band depends on the district. Examples include fifth-grade band in Kenosha and Sheboygan and sixth-grade band in Green Bay and Eau Claire.

How does a flutist reach Wisconsin's top student honors?

A school flutist can earn a starred first rating in a Class A WSMA district Solo & Ensemble festival to advance to the state festival. Eligible high school students in grades 9–11 who regularly participate in a school ensemble can also audition for State Honors Band.

Can homeschool students enter Wisconsin music contests?

Yes, homeschool students in grades 6–12 can use WSMA family membership to enter Solo & Ensemble, and a qualifying Class A rating can advance them to state. State Honors Band requires attendance at a WSMA-member school and regular participation in its ensemble.

What age should a child start flute lessons?

A child can begin when they can comfortably hold the flute across the body and manage its keys, so readiness matters more than a fixed age. Starting before fifth- or sixth-grade band gives time to build tone and reading with individual support.

Is it too late to learn flute as an adult in Wisconsin?

No, adults can start or return to flute at any age, and Wisconsin has community ensembles that welcome adult players. New Horizons groups in Appleton and Waukesha and the Oshkosh Area Community Band offer ways to play with others.

How much are flute lessons in Wisconsin?

Flute lessons in Wisconsin typically cost about $65 an hour, or $32 to $46 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.

Flute lesson prices across Wisconsin

Meet a Flute Teacher in Wisconsin Before You Continue Weekly

Find Your Next Flute Teacher in Wisconsin

How flute learning works in Wisconsin

How does flute fit school music in Wisconsin?

Who runs what for Wisconsin flutists?

Auditions and events in Wisconsin

How does a flutist reach Wisconsin's top student honors?

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

What else is there to enter?

Homeschool and private school students

Starting at any age

Starting a child on flute

A teen in Wisconsin

Starting or coming back as an adult

Finding the right teacher

What should a good flute teacher do?

How do live online flute lessons work?

Flute in Wisconsin

Where to hear flute

Where to play with others

Flute around Wisconsin, area by area

Milwaukee area

Madison area

Green Bay area

Appleton area

Racine area

Kenosha area

La Crosse area

Eau Claire area

A little flute history in Wisconsin

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