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Historical society leader turns a new page
By Jo Colvin jcolvin@echopress.com Rachel Bardusons career is history. On September 14, she officially retired from her position as executive director of the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) ...
Posted on 10/29/12 at 11:40 AM
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Home Sweet Home: China in Minnesota
All of you who've read my posts are awesome. Thank you for following along. While I'm sad to see this journey end, I'm excited with anticipation because this was just my first try. I'll be writing man...
Posted on 10/27/12 at 11:31 AM
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Free History Center day for Dakota Indian celebration
The Minnesota History Center, near the state Capitol, will host a free-admission day Sept. 29 to honor Dakota Indians. The event will feature Dakota artwork, flute music, a drum and dance expo, a coo...
Posted on 9/10/12 at 11:11 AM
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Areavoices Digest #69 - Duluth scratches the history itch
Back when I worked for WDAY-TV, they used to send me to the dungeon. But I liked it. Actually it wasn't so much a dungeon, more like a vault - a place where the station's past was kept. Going down the...
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:07 AM
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The Elders Among Us
Speak to the elders in your life. Last week I wrote about two conversations I had with each of my Granddads. Both men live vivid and classic lives exemplifying American/Minnesotan culture. It was awe...
Posted on 11/23/11 at 9:50 AM
More blog posts about history

Explore the history of Alexandria

Take a journey through the history of Alexandria with Barb Grover on Monday, May 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Grand Arbor community room, Alexandria.

May 08, 2013

New app helps find museums in Minnesota

Just in time for the busy summer travel season and Minnesota Museums Month in May, the Minnesota Association of Museums and the Minnesota Historical Society are launching a free Minnesota Museums app that will direct users to the more than 500 museums statewide.

May 06, 2013

Minnesotans encouraged to visit historic sites this month

The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) is celebrating Preservation Month in May by encouraging Minnesotans to visit historic sites, to learn how to preserve family treasures and also to share favorite historic places in their communities on social media.

May 05, 2013

Viking history is topic of forum

The last Saturday in April is designated Heritage Society Research Forum Day. In conjunction with this, the Kensington Area Heritage Society will sponsor a forum on Saturday, April 27 at the Community Center in Kensington.

April 19, 2013

John Glenn, Cleopatra, Beethoven spotted in Osakis

John Glenn, Cleopatra, Beethoven spotted in Osakis Last Wednesday, Osakis Public School was a gathering spot for iconic people of the past and present.

By Amy Chaffins , April 10, 2013

Movie event celebrates Women's History Month

To celebrate Women’s History Month in March, the Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) will host a showing and discussion of Iron Jawed Angels, a 2004 American drama that was nominated for five Emmy’s.

March 15, 2013

Students to present history exhibits in St. Cloud March 23

More than 260 students from schools in Central Minnesota will present their exhibits, documentaries and performances at the regional History Day event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 at Atwood Memorial Center at St. Cloud State University.

March 11, 2013

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History of Alexandria explored in new book

History of Alexandria explored in new book Barb Grover, long-time Alexandria resident, has published a book about Alexandria’s history, from its founding right up to present day.

March 08, 2013

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Out and About: Foreign students entertained

Out and About: Foreign students entertained Twenty-three 10th grade students from Germany listened to a presentation on the American fur trade era.

February 27, 2013

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Kensington to celebrate History with Eleanor Day

On Saturday, February 23 at noon, the Kensington Area Heritage Society (KAHS) will host its fifth annual History with Eleanor Day in Kensington’s Community Center.

February 15, 2013

Civil War artifacts on display at ITOW Veterans Museum

“Celebrating Minnesota in the 1800s” is the theme of the exhibits on display at the ITOW Veterans Museum in Perham through the end of December.

December 01, 2012

Grant will help preserve local history

Locally, the Douglas County Historical Society received a $7,000 grant. The money will be used to make accessible primary records through a new microfilm reader/printer.

November 30, 2012

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Grant leads to concert of historical folk music in Perham

Thanks to a grant from Lake Region Arts Council, the Friends of the Museum will present a free concert and workshop on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the ITOW Veterans Museum in Perham.

October 28, 2012

Lake Carlos State Park celebrates history of lakes area

Lake Carlos State Park celebrates history of lakes area Join Lake Carlos State Park in celebrating the history of the area on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will be filled with heritage and history based on those who lived in this area years ago.

October 05, 2012

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New historical grants awarded across Minnesota

The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) is pleased to announce that more than 80 organizations in 37 counties throughout the state will receive Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants for projects that will preserve and share our state’s rich history and cultural heritage today and for many generations to come.

September 30, 2012

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