Lowertown, North Mankato

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

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Author Talk with Cindy Wilson: Vignettes from my Books Featuring the St. Peter area, 1879-1881

Author Cindy Wilson will introduce us to the amazing family of railroad surveyor Charles Wood Irish, along with stories from her new book that have an area connection.

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Nicollet County Duo Collected Rural School Stories

Nicollet County duo collected rural school stories By Bob Sandeen, NCHS Research Assistant Beginning in the 1850s, minutes of the Nicollet County Board meetings contain written descriptions and maps that defined the boundaries of the county’s school districts as they were formed. The Nicollet County Historical Society’s archives include maps

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