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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

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(MEMBERS ONLY) Sam Haugdahl, the New Sweden Creamery, and World Champion Butter

This is the story of one buttermaker, immigrant farmers to Nicollet County, and the prize at the 1900 Paris World's Fair for the world's best butter. NCHS members are welcome to join us for this program.

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Bob Looks Back: The Early Years of Nicollet County Creameries

The story of the creameries in Nicollet County revolves around the butter produced during the county’s early years.

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