HISTORICAL
Enjoy bean soup with Knute 
The annual Bean Soup with Knute lunch, sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society in partnership with Knute Nelson, the organization, will be held Tuesday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Governor’s Room of Nelson Gables at 1220 Nokomis Street.
January 22, 2010
Historical society welcomes you 'home' for Christmas
If you are “pining” for something homemade and homespun during this Christmas season, plan to attend the Douglas County Historical Society’s annual Open House and Bake Sale, always held on the first Saturday in December.
By By Rachel Barduson, Historical Society , December 04, 2009
World War II's unsung heroes
Usually when World War II veterans are honored and stories are written about them, the focus is on those involved in the actual battles that were fought. People tend to forget the soldiers who toiled behind the scenes.
By By Dori Otterson, contributing writer , June 05, 2009
Spring cleaning 101
A hundred years ago, spring clean-up habits were a bit different than today.
By By Kathryn Liesemeyer, Historical society , April 17, 2009
Lunch with Knute: Douglas County Historical Society to host bean soup fundraisier
It’s time again to celebrate local history by commemorating Knute Nelson’s birthday with his favorite meal, bean soup.
January 30, 2009
A celebration 150 years in the making
It’s been 150 years since the city of Alexandria was founded.
Just as those who built the foundation of the town came together in 1858, the community once again is coming together to celebrate Alexandria’s sesquicentennial.
By By Megan Lusty, Staff Reporter , June 06, 2008
Juried art show set for June 14
Twenty years ago, women played an integral part in preserving an historical landmark and the history that went along with the grand old Ann Bickle Heritage House in Glenwood.
June 06, 2008
A picture is worth a thousand words
When using the phrase, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” we usually think that nothing needs to be said.
By By Dori Otterson, contributing writer , May 16, 2008
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