Celebrating the Legacy of Zins Hardware & Implement
The journey of Zins Hardware & Implement began in 1892 when John C. Zins was born in Granby Township, Nicollet County, on July 20, 1867.
BEYER & BERBRICH SALOON
The intertwined stories of Otto Berbrich and August Beyer mirror the experiences of numerous German immigrants who made their way to Minnesota in the late 1800s. Otto's journey led him from farm laborer to bar owner, while August, arriving in Courtland as a teenager, worked various jobs before becoming a
Harmonizing Heritage
Discover the history of the Vogelpohl & Spaeth organ at Bernadotte Lutheran Church, a cherished symbol of musical heritage and community spirit in Nicollet County.
New Sweden Creamery: A Small Community’s Rich Dairy Legacy
Nestled in the heart of New Sweden Township, the unassuming community of New Sweden holds history that belies its size. Situated near the crossroads of State Highways 22 and 111, approximately four miles west of Norseland and nearly nine miles north of Nicollet, this tiny enclave has left an indelible
Lessons Learned from the District 6 Schoolhouse
The one-room schoolhouse may no longer be in its heyday, but remnants of the brick and clapboard structures that once educated our state’s youth can still be found. One such example is the District #6 schoolhouse, which is situated on a 1.1-acre plot in Section 14 of New Sweden Township.
BASEBALL IN NICOLLET COUNTY
The people of St. Peter used town team baseball to help those affected by the Hinckley Fire. During the Great Depression, it provided entertainment and a distraction from difficult times. At the beginning of the Civil Rights movement, local black athletes were doing well in sports, like Jackie Robinson was
Gideon Ives: a Service-oriented Man
While many know the story of the governors, not many know Nicollet County is also home to officials from other offices, such as Lieutenant Governor. One man who held that office was Gideon Ives.
1998 Tornado Information Update
On the morning of March 30, 1998, Bruce Davis (right) took a cassette tape recorder to the Emergency Operations Center at the Nicollet County Courthouse. He asked Information Officer Jack Kolars for any information he could release. Later that morning, Bruce recorded a press conference at the courthouse, held in
150 Years at the Nicollet County Fair
On October 4, 1871, the Nicollet County Agricultural Society held the first annual Nicollet County Fair. Much like today, fairgoers saw horses, pigs, cows, locally made furniture, fruits, vegetables, flowers, paintings, and photographs.
CORPORAL WILLIAM A. CLARK
Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Corporal William A. Clark was one of 16 soldiers from Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry from Mankato, involved in a heroic action, fighting off 125 Confederate cavalry on February 15, 1863, near Nolensville, Tennessee. Eight of the veterans received the Medal of Honor on
