This year, our organization is celebrating two big milestones. First, 2026 is the 90th anniversary of the Morrison County Historical Society, founded July 28th, 1936…
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On City Directories…
Founded in 1870 in Detroit, Michigan, the R.L. Polk Company – named after its founder, Ralph Lane Polk – was the premiere publisher of informational…
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Alice Smuda a volunteer with a long history of working for the museum from 1999 until her retirement in 2017, passed away Monday after weeks…
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Construction Update Page 2.0
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE PAGE 2.0 WEEKLY TIME LAPSE Week 7 (April 28-May 1, 2026) FRIDAY, MAY 29 At this point, there are a couple of minor…
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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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Hennepin Paper Company Video Debuts on YouTube
A nearly one-hour long video about Hennepin Paper Company has debuted on YouTube. Mark Slupe, who formerly worked at Great River Arts and developed several…
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Cass Gilbert Depot Featured In Lakeland Public TV Documentary
The Cass Gilbert Northern Pacific Depot, a National Register historic site, is featured in a documentary by Lakeland Public Television. The Last Stop: Railroad Depots…
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We’ll Be Closed Friday, January 23.
With ISD #482 on e-learning, the Weyerhaeuser Museum staff will be working remotely on Friday, January 23. If you need assistance, please email: staff@morrisoncountyhistory.org. Thank…
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“The Last Stop” – Preview Screening At Cass Gilbert Depot
For several months, Lakeland PBS has been working on a documentary about railroad depots in Central Minnesota — both those left standing and those long…
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Upcoming Holiday Hours
The Weyerhaeuser Museum will have an amended schedule for being open during the upcoming holiday season. Wednesday, December 24 – Closed Thursday, December 25 –…
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