Christmas Cards & Greetngs
For our temporary exhibit, to complement the Nutcracker Suite, the museum is displaying over 60 Christmas/winter-themed cards and greetings. They range from traditional to silly…
Technology Upgrades and Setbacks at MCHS
With the benefits of updating technology, there are always things that get left behind. With our brand-new research room computers running on Windows 11, the…
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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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Hmong in Minnesota: Yesterday and Today
The Morrison County Historical Society announces that its newest temporary display, Hmong In Minnesota: Yesterday and Today, is now open for viewing at the Charles…
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Northern Pacific Railway Company in Morrison County
Letter in response to Works Progress Administration request by Val Kasparek Northern Pacific Railway Company Letter concerning the Northern Pacific Railway Company in Morrison County,…
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Leave No Pin Standing – Bowling In Morrison County
[This article is an expanded version of one which originally appeared in the V. 36, No. 3 edition of the MCHS newsletter.] Depending on which…
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Morrison County Historical Society To Host Annual Meeting on Railroad History
The time has come once again for the Morrison County Historical Society’s annual business meeting! This year it will be held on Thursday, September 21…
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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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Upcoming Genealogical Society Events
2023-2024 Morrison County Genealogy Society and the St. Cloud Area Genealogists Meeting Speakers The Morrison County Genealogy group has been fortunate to co-partner with the…
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Riverbank Erosion Project Receives Funding from Legislative-Citizen Commission On Minnesota Resources
Morrison County Soil & Water Conservation District receives LCCMR recommendation for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for the Weyerhaeuser Museum Riverbank…
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Bus Pilgrimage and Cultural Excursion
Join Fr. Ben Kociemba on a Bus Pilgrimage Thursday, June 1st, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM. The group will be touring churches designed by Victor…
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