Moving On To Outside Sources

The Morrison County Genealogical Society will host a genealogy workshop at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum on Saturday, February 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. …

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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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Dear Redhead: The Art & Artistry of Wes Sod Exhibit Opening

We are pleased to announce that our newest temporary exhibit officially opens Wednesday, January 24, at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. Dear Redhead: The…

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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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