Hugo Historical Commission

06/26/2026

Need some help. Looking for pictures of past Mayors of Hugo
Here is a list
Mayoral Term
Name From To
Frank Heney 1906 1910
Euclid Latendresse 1911 1913
Joesph Burkard 1914 1928
Eugene O Peltier 1929 1935
Victor Dupre 1936 1943
Richard Charpentier 1944 1948
Eugene O Peltier 1948 1950
George C Bernier 1951 1953
C.H. "Connie" Crever Jan-54 Jul-54
Donald Thomson Jul-54 1956
Emil H. Maslowski 1957 1961
Walter Marier 1962 1963
T.J. Marier 1964 1965
Joseph Perzichilli 1966 1971
Lynn Warren Carlson 1972 1973
C.H. "Connie" Crever Jan-74 Apr-74
Don Lease May-74 1976
Marvin LaValle 1977 1982
Mike McAllister 1983 1986
George Atkinson 1987 1990
Walter Stolzman 1991 1994
Fran Miron 1995 1998
Walter Stolzman 1999 2000
Fran Miron 2001 2012
Tom Weidt 2013 Present

Have pics of Miron and Weidt

04/24/2025

A look at the unique time of Prohibition in Hugo.
Hugo Historical Commissioner Craig Moen has researched and written an in-depth look at the cultural influences of alcohol and how they led to the need for Prohibition and, eventually, its repeal. Offered here is an overview of the national climate, statewide happenings, and stories of local families and how the community reacted and adapted. You will also read about how many local citizens ignored and circumvented the national ban on alcohol. Finally, you will learn about two Hugonians who served time at Leavenworth Prison.

Hugo, Minnesota

04/24/2025

What is Hugo's Namesake?
In 2019, the Hugo Historical Commission decided to research the true namesake for the City of Hugo. Was it named after Duluth Mayor and Marine Engineer Trevanion Hugo, or French Writer Victor Hugo? Historical Commissioner Craig Moen took on this project and completed it in 2021. Read on to find the true namesake for Hugo!

In 2019, the Hugo Historical Commission decided to research the true namesake for the City of Hugo.  Was it named after Duluth Mayor and Marine Engineer Trevanion Hugo, or French Writer Victor Hugo?  Historical Commissioner Craig Moen took on this project and completed it in 2021.  Re...

03/04/2025

Photo recap of 2024 restoration activities for the Hopkins Schoolhouse & Heritage Center. Congratulations to the committee and all its sponsors.
2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwkixof2IVY

This is a slideshow highlighting the progress on restoration of the Hopkins Schoolhouse in Hugo, Minnesota during calendar year 2024.

01/17/2025

If you have not driven by the Hopkins Schoolhouse & Heritage Center and see the progress that is being made on the restoration, it is a must see. What a great job is being done on a Hugo historical site.