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…
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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…
Dang! It’s that time again. This is when I have to start lugging lawn chairs, TV trays, and swings back into the garage. And, drain the hose a…
You may be acquainted with “the frog in the kettle” metaphor: The frog is put into a kettle of cool water. The temperature is slowly increased…
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The 19th century was a remarkable time in American history. Romanticized in literature and immortalized on the big screen, no period in the U.…
You may or may not have heard the story of Martin McLeod. I’ve written about him several times, and if you’ve ever been to McLeod County Histo…
My classmates and I at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs completed a capstone thesis this spring on local government outreach am…
It’s a good thing that Pete Royer has decided to leave it up to others to “check the facts” in Glenn Gruenhagen’s letter. It seems Royer has a…
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Everybody loves a good walk, especially this time of year. The fresh air, birds singing, warm sunshine, and the smells of spring make June a s…
