The year was 1831, near Montreal Canada, at a place called Hoag’s Hollow, a male child was born. His name was John H. McKenzie. For years Queb…

When you think of McLeod County, several things come to mind. There is, of course, the story of Martin McLeod and the founding of Glencoe, the…

Minnesota! Cure for the Panic Emigrate to Minnesota where no banks exist, and a suspension is unknown. Land and water of the best kind. No fev…

The U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 turns 160 years old in 2022. Local historians will agree that McLeod County was hit by relentless hardships during…