09/03/2026
"Yet, it’s the summer of 1928 that is likely the most interesting for Wisconsinites and Native historians alike, as Coolidge spent it in Henry Clay Pierce’s Cedar Island Lodge along the riverfront of Brule, Wisconsin. In his downtime, the president fished those fruitful waters with Bad River Ojibway tribal member John LaRock as his guide."
CMN's Dr. Ryan Winn returns to the Shawano Leader with a look back at a potentially under-recognized fishing guide whose name you might recall.
Community Features Ryan Winn 7 August 2026 / 0 Comments Remembering Coolidge’s Wisconsin fishing guide Bad River Ojibway tribal member John LaRock guides President Calvin Coolidge’s canoe down the Brule River in 1928. The president’s dog, Rob Roy, sits between them. (Wisconsin Conservation Dep...