Paid in Full: A Family’s Story Told Through Paperwork
What can a grocery receipt from 1973 tell us about a family? For one curious intern, it was the beginning of a story about Art Schuck, a singing shopkeeper who spent decades caring for his mother. Discover how an overlooked pile of papers became a window into the lives of
Why “Rock Bend”?
Each September, the Rock Bend Folk Festival brings people to St. Peter for music and community, but its name reaches back to the city’s earliest days. In 1853, a small settlement called Rock Bend took shape along the Minnesota River, named for a turn in the river where a rocky
John W. Nelson: The Last Union Civil War Veteran Buried in Nicollet County
John W. Nelson is the last Civil War Union veteran buried in Nicollet County.
West Point to World War: The Johnson Brothers
Two brothers from St. Peter, Minnesota became high-ranking military heroes. Colonel Franklin and Brigadier General Arthur Johnson's journeys from West Point to the battlefields of the Spanish-American War and World War I are a testament to courage and family legacy. Read their fascinating story here!
Greenlawn Cemetery
Nestled near the historic community of Traverse des Sioux, Greenlawn Cemetery, also known as Old Traverse Cemetery, was the first platted cemetery in Nicollet County.
Transcript: A Bill for the Removal of the Capitol of the Territory or Future State of Minnesota, and for other purposes
This document contains the text of a bill that was passed by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1857 to transfer the capital of Minnesota from St. Paul to St. Peter. This document has been determined to have been written at that time, but it is most likely a working copy
The Changing Shape of Nicollet County
When Nicollet County was first established in 1853, its borders looked very different from today. Early maps placed its northern boundary along the Crow River, and the county seat moved before settling in St. Peter. Over time, township boundaries evolved, shaping the county we know now. Explore the story of
Lowertown, North Mankato: History & Heritage
The history of Lowertown in North Mankato, Minnesota, is a tale of geographical changes and shifting boundaries. Initially considered wasteland, the area gained economic value with the construction of a 4-lane highway and subsequent commercial development. The boundary changes and historical events, including floods and proposals for city unification, have
The Kreykes Collection: A Treasure Trove of Wagon Train History
“The chronicle of the wagon train is the story of infant America. Early in the eighteenth century, settlers began moving inland. An endless procession of covered wagons loaded with household goods and supplies headed westward.” So begins the official souvenir program of the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania. The
Minnesota River Flooding June 2024
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