Remembering Hubbard Milling Company
The news of the impending closing of Ardent Mills brought remembrance of its predecessor, Hubbard Milling, and Mother Hubbard [...]
Blue Earth County’s Main Streets
Determining the look of a main street one hundred years ago, fifty years ago, or even ten years ago [...]
The History of the Rapidan Dam
The Rapidan Dam has been a local landmark since 1910. Learn more about the history of the area and [...]
Minneopa State Park
The area around Minneopa Falls became a state park in 1906. However, it had been a popular recreational area [...]
Ibach Brewery
Ibach Brewery was a little-known brewery was once located on James Avenue at the present site of Jefferson School [...]
The Sport of Hunting
Hunting as a sport has been a long tradition in the United States and the world. Mr. W.G. Gresham, [...]
Robert Burns Night
The birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns has been celebrated in the Mapleton area for over 150 years. The [...]
Christmas Advertisting
Wondering what to buy your loved ones this Christmas? Why not look back at Christmas advertising from the past. [...]
The First Welsh in Southern Minnesota
The Welsh Settlement was one of the first ethnic groups to move into Blue Earth County after its founding. [...]
Glenwood Cemetery
When a new community forms, as the city of Mankato did in the 1850s, it will soon need a [...]