Three stacks of large newspaper bounds against a window in winter. First and third pile has 12 books, the middle has 11

ALL CLAIMED: “Little Falls Daily Transcript” bound volumes!

UPDATE JUNE 5 – The Little Falls Daily Transcript books have all been claimed. You can still view these papers for free by visiting the…

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Matt Crowder in white shirt and dark pants stands in doorway of Crowder's station. black and white photo

What I Found in 3000 Photos

Back in October 2024, MCHS enlisted me to create a comprehensive database for their Uncommon Focus collection. The project began in 2003 with the goal…

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Light hitting the mural appearing on the side of Pete and Joy's bakery in Little Falls

Now Open: More Good People of Morrison County

The return of Anthony Marchetti’s “Good People of Morrison County” project is now open to the public! Come by anytime during our open hours Wed-Fri…

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America’s 250th Lecture Series Hosted by Three Central MN History Museums

Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota – America’s 250: From Founding forward March Event Series: March 14 online via Zoom March 21, 28 in-person…

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Give to the Max Day 2025 is Almost Here!

It’s November so it’s that time of year when those willing and able get out to support their favorite organizations. Give to the Max Day…

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MCHS to Hold Annual Meeting on Women in the Fur Trade

It is time once again for the Morrison County Historical Society’s annual business meeting! The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at…

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The River Connects Us Open House

MCHS invites you to a reception for our temporary exhibit, The River Connects Us, on Saturday, August 16 from 11:00-1:00 at our location, 2151 South…

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Collections Carousel: Naval Officer Dress Uniform and Sword

Recently, we’ve added a Lieutenant Naval uniform and a U.S. Navy Officer’s sword to our collections, thanks to a donation from Joseph Schubert’s estate. Schubert…

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Collections Carousel: Harleigh Swanson’s Lions Club Pin Collection

Recently, Little Falls Lions Club members donated a number of documents and artifacts from the Little Falls Lions Club, #2857. Among the documents and artifacts…

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Collections Carousel: The Early 20th Century at Schwanke’s Hotel and Saloon in Randall, Minnesota

On December 16, 1910, Jack Miller entered the August Schwanke Hotel and Saloon in Randall, Minnesota and ordered a brandy for which he paid .50…

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