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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Collections Carousel: 1892 Little Falls City Directory
In 1892, Haines, Stone & Co., a Little Falls publishing company, took on the momentous task of putting together the first city directory, just thirteen…
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Isabel Flood: Morrison County’s First Girlboss
Take a moment and think about your community or any group or club you’re a part of: is there a person who takes the initiative…
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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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Insanity, Inebriety, Epilepsy, Oh My! Exploring Early 20th Century County Mental Health Probates
The study of history is akin to the work of a detective, collecting and analyzing historical “clues” to infer on and answer a question about…
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Anna Tranberg Coen: A Life In Photographs
The life of Anna Tranberg Coen is simultaneously so fascinating and yet so painfully under-reported. Today, I will be attempting to stitch together the few…
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Freaks, Geeks, and Creeps: The Exploitation of Disability in the Advent of Photography
“Freakshows”—that being, the displaying of primarily people with disabilities for entertainment—emerged in the early 19th century as an aspect of the traveling circus and dime…
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Dr. Raymond Stein Trail Dedication
On August 27th at 9:30 AM, the city of Pierz will be dedicating a trail to Dr. Raymond J. Stein. Dr. Stein practiced medicine as…
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New Online Exhibit: An Exploration of Joy in Early Photography
Our new online exhibit, We Are Happy: An Exploration of Joy in Early Photography, is now online! We went through our archives to find examples…
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Mid-Century Modern: Concrete and More
Mid-Century Modern: Concrete and More Own a mid-century modern home? Dealing with the joys and pitfalls of a flat roof? Struggling with your casement windows?…
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