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Mole Lake

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The song for Mole Lake

Mole Lake, WI, USA

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A traditional Native American song honoring the Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake. The lyrics celebrate the autumn harvest of Manoomin on the waters of Rice Lake. Rhythmic drums and chanting echo the legacy of Chief Willard Ackley and the enduring spirit of the Ojibwe people.

Researcher notes

Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07

Streets and places

  • Sand Lake Road
  • Town of Nashville

Other

  • Population of 535 at the 2020 census

Geography

  • Mole Lake
  • Rice Lake
  • Bishop Lake
  • Headwaters of the Wolf River

Culture

  • Sokaogon Chippewa Community
  • Manoomin (wild rice) harvesting
  • Ojibwe heritage

Architecture and visuals

  • 1870s log cabin architecture
  • Modern tribal facilities

Landmarks

  • Dinesen Log House
  • Mole Lake Casino
  • Rice Lake wild rice beds

History

  • Battle of Mole Lake in 1806
  • Federal recognition secured in 1937 by Chief Willard L. Ackley
  • Dinesen Log House built in 1860s-1870s

Businesses and industry

  • Mole Lake Casino
  • Tribal health clinic
  • Wild rice harvesting

Research sources

Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07

Streets and places

  • Sand Lake Road

Other

  • Autumn foliage colors during harvest

Geography

  • Rice Lake
  • Mole Lake
  • Forested terrain

Culture

  • Wild rice beds on the lake

Architecture and visuals

  • Wooden log construction of the Dinesen House
  • Tall wild rice stalks in water

Landmarks

  • Dinesen Log House
  • Mole Lake Casino

History

  • Restored 1870s log cabin

Businesses and industry

  • Casino complex

Research sources

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