It’s a funny thing, believing in a child’s fantasy. There’s no easy way to put it, but I’m an adult man, and I can honestly say, without a dou…
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While Thanksgiving is just around the corner, the McLeod County History Museum is pulling out the stops for its second annual Christmas party …
There’s something remarkable about the change of season. The spring melt, the summer warm-up, or the amber edge of a green leaf in September —…
Fred Rogers, a McLeod County pioneer, lived on a farm with his parents and sisters just seven miles north of Glencoe. Rogers, like most who li…
There’s an old saying that rings true, “If you don’t like the weather in Minnesota, wait until tomorrow.” No one can deny that Minnesota weath…
The 1850s was an era best described in Minnesota history as an immigration boom. In 1851, after several Dakota leaders met and signed a treaty…
It had been just over a week since the murder of McLeod County Sheriff Joseph Rogers June 24, 1896. The popular sheriff was killed by two drif…
Buffalo Creek. What can a man say about Buffalo Creek without having been there first. It’s not a large river like those famous landmarks that…
In case you’re not aware, the McLeod County Historical Society hosts a monthly event called “History Writers.” It’s a chance for writers and h…