The Rue Washer
“Do you love your wife? If you do, you will buy her a Rue Washer.” So read a 1905 [...]
Women in World War II
When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States was plunged into World War II. [...]
A Brief History of the Rails in Blue Earth County
The history of railroads in Blue Earth County has a long past. The town was founded in 1852 and [...]
Why We Call it Blue Earth.
Many people ask - Why do we call it Blue Earth for the county and river. The Blue Earth [...]
Blue Earth County’s Hemp History
Blue Earth County's Hemp History Blue Earth County used to have a plant that can make paper, rot-resistant rope, [...]
Ott Cabin at Sibley Park
By a BECHS Volunteer What do people think of when they think of the Ott Cabin at Sibley Park? [...]
Jackson Lake
By Mike Lagerquist Like much of Minnesota and its 10,000 lakes, Blue Earth County has been blessed with many [...]
The History of Vernon Center
The history of Vernon Center, Minnesota goes back to the spring of 1855 when Israel Wing first settled in [...]
Eisteddfod
The annual Eisteddfod is a time of reflection on a unique cultural heritage that has seen continuity despite integration [...]
Ghost Towns in Blue Earth County
By Hilda Parks Pioneers settled and cleared the land. Crops were planted, and farming began. Sawmills and blacksmith shops [...]