DCHS seeks qualified professional for roofing project – Bid Specs Posting
BID SPECS - DCHS Roof 4.21.2022 - Click here for a PDF of the Bid Specifications Bid Specifications - 4/21/2022 Roofing Project On The NRHP Designated Knute Nelson House Douglas County Historical Society, Alexandria MN This write up identifies work to be performed
Easter Decorations in Congregational Church, ~1899-1900
Easter Decorations in Congregational Church, ~1899-1900 The man behind the pulpit in the third photograph is Rev. William Henry Medlar, who was the minister from ~1898-1903, and lived with the Purdon family during that time. This church building was located at the
110 years ago today – Titanic Sinks with A. O. Holverson Aboard
110 years ago today, late on April 14, 1912, the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic struck an iceberg. Among those that perished was Alexander Oscar Holverson, who had grown up in Urness and Alexandria in Douglas County, MN. One of Mr. Holverson’s
Were there streetcars on Broadway in Alexandria, MN?
Have you ever heard about the street car service that ran in Alexandria, MN? If you have
Park Region Echo, Feb. 20, 1936 – “Sundogs indicate a break in the cold”
Did you see the sundogs this morning? We just so happened to have recently found a little article in the February 20, 1936 issue of the Park Region Echo discussing this wintry phenomena and what forecast it might bring
The March 3-4, 1985 Blizzard – Video, Photos, & Article
Archival Footage from DCHS of the March 3-4, 1985 Blizzard, recorded in Alexandria Minnesota. Volunteers Sheila and Sharon recorded footage of the massive piles of snow and talk to local residents who are out and about on the snowy streets.
Twos-Day Blizzard 1922 – And FREE printable card
Here’s a bit of local history on the “Twos-Day” blizzard – and a FREE pintable Valentine’s Day Card featuring historic photos. Almost 100 years ago exactly, the people of Douglas County were probably still digging themselves out from the 2/22/1922 blizzard.
Hotdish Bake-Along ’22 Update
Due to COVID-19 case numbers in Douglas County, we unfortunately will be cancelling the Great Hotdish Bake-Along previously scheduled for Saturday, February 19th, 2022. We are hopeful for February 2023, and plan on seeing you all then!
Letters to Santa 2021!
We have a handy Letter to Santa template here (with all important information on where to send it!) to help your child write their letter to Santa, but freeform letters & pictures are welcome too! Letter to Santa 2021 Letters can be
2021 Scarecrow Contest Winners Announced!
Announcing our Scarecrow Contest Winners! In FIRST PLACE we have