Nicollet County Historical Society

10/20/2026

In 1918, Choctaw members of the U.S. American Expeditionary Forces, who were not considered U.S. citizens, were asked to use their native language as a powerful tool against German Forces in WWI, setting a precedent for code-talking as an effective military weapon and establishing them as America’s original Code Talkers.

10/18/2026

They're safely on their way to get ready for Dolls of the Dark. Come meet them on Halloween eve.

10/13/2026

We're feeling pretty cool with the Minnesota Digital Library because we just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 😎

10/13/2026

October 12th is National Farmer’s Day, and it’s a day for everyone to acknowledge the hard work that goes into feeding and supplying a nation. The day generally encourages everyone to thank the farmers and ranchers in their lives and to pay tribute in some way to the unknown individuals who plow, sow, raise, feed, and harvest to provide the food and materials that our country needs to succeed.

10/12/2026

On Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and histories of Indigenous communities across the nation, as well as their invaluable contributions to our society.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with 15 Dramatic Images of the Rich, Enduring Traditions of Native Americans.

These photographs from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest showcase Native Americans taking part in their respective tribal customs

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Just waiting on a 'giddy-up'.

Are you ready to take a journey into the vast resources of the Minnesota Digital Library? We hope so! Here are some search tips to help you discover a variety of photographs, documents, recordings, and more at mndigital.org:

- Start by typing in the name of your town or county in our search bar. Chances are you might find something from your local community!
- Browse the collection of an organization close to home – your county historical society, college, or church organization.
- Be sure to zoom in on the photographs or documents to examine the details that may not be apparent at first glance.
- Check out the “Related Items” sidebar beneath the image.
- Click on the blue hyperlinked words or phrases in the item’s description to find other records that use the same ones.
- Refine your search results by year or date range, type, location, rights status, and much more. What can you find?

Image: Harry Hedberg in a horse-drawn wagon in Nicollet County on October 8, 1899. Nicollet County Historical Society collection, https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/nico:2128

10/04/2026

That’s a wrap on Shadows at the Crossing 2026.

Thank you to everyone who joined us along the trail at Traverse des Sioux this weekend, and to the interpreters, guides, and volunteers who made the event possible.

We’re grateful to everyone who came out, shared the event, and helped make this year’s Shadows at the Crossing happen.

We’ll see you again next year.

10/03/2026

Tonight is the final night of Shadows at the Crossing.

There’s still time to join us for a lantern-lit tour along the historic Traverse des Sioux trail. Several tour times still have room, including both earlier and after-dark departures.

🎟️ Info and tickets:
https://bit.ly/shadows-at-the-crossing-2026