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    April 8, 2019
    Seated are N.P. Hanson’s parents, Hans Peter Mattson and Christina Mattson. In the back row are N.P. (Nels) and his siblings, from left to right: Lars, Nels, Rasmus, George, Mary, Matilda, Ricky and Christina. (Photo courtesy of the Becker County Museum)
    Family histories: N.P. Hanson family
    Much of the information held in the research library at the Becker County Museum is family histories. Between our files and books, we hold thousands...
    community/historyApril 8, 2019 - 2:02pm
    April 7, 2019
    The Minnesota Historical Society traveling exhibit, "Fur Trade in Minnesota," will be opening at the Becker County Museum on April 20 — and the museum is looking for historic photos and stories of local fur trappers and traders to display alongside the state exhibit. (Submitted photo)
    Opening of fur trade exhibit at museum rescheduled for April 20
    Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, the opening of the Minnesota Historical Society traveling exhibit on "The Fur Trade in Minnesota" that...
    community/historyApril 7, 2019 - 8:00am
    April 4, 2019
    The 1994 Detroit Lakes Youth Hockey Lakes Sport Shop Team included, front row, left to right: Josh Kopecky and Jesse Paskey. Back row, from left: Derek Mooney, Joey Herdzina, Matt Haverkamp, Nathan Vagle and Danny Johnson. Not pictured are Eric Kratz and Adam Lefereine. (From the Sunday, April 3, 1994 Becker County Record)
    Turning back the pages: What were the Tribune headlines from 25 and 50 years ago?
    50 Years Ago
    community/historyApril 4, 2019 - 1:15pm
    March 23, 2019
    This 1892 image from the Becker County Museum's files shows Detroit Lakes — or the village of Detroit, as it was then known — as it appeared from atop the Hotel Minnesota, looking westward.
    New Becker County history book set for 2021 release: Museum looking for photos, oral histories to include in 150-year retrospective
    Though it doesn't have a title, or an official release date for it as of yet, the Becker County Museum has already begun searching for photos,...
    community/historyMarch 23, 2019 - 4:17pm
    March 16, 2019
    The Detroit Lakes Area League of Women Voters is hosting a free screening of the 2004 HBO movie, "Iron Jawed Angels," this Tuesday, March 19 at Ecumen's Forest Conference Center, starting with a 5 p.m. social. (Photo courtesy of HBO Films)
    Local League of Women Voters chapter to host free showing of 'Iron Jawed Angels' this Tuesday
    It's been nearly 100 years since women in this country were given the right to vote, and to celebrate, the Detroit Lakes Area League of Women...
    community/historyMarch 16, 2019 - 8:00am
    March 4, 2019
    The first practicing female physician in Minnesota just happened to be a resident of Becker County. Dr. Emma Katherine Ogden moved to the village of Detroit (now Detroit Lakes) in 1881, to open a medical practice. She continued to practice medicine in Detroit Lakes until her death in 1916. (Photo courtesy of Becker County Museum)
    Pioneering women: Dr. Emma Ogden
    Of all the women who made Becker County their home during the pioneer era, perhaps none has a bigger claim to a spot in the history books than...
    community/historyMarch 4, 2019 - 4:22pm
    February 16, 2019
    Bob Chandler's truck coming out of the swamp after his second run across in 1979. (Submitted photo)
    A mud run into history: 'Monster truck' pioneer looking for film footage of DL event to commemorate 40th anniversary
    In the early 1970s, two wheel drive was still the norm for most motor vehicles; four wheel drive was still relatively uncommon outside of the...
    community/historyFebruary 16, 2019 - 10:00am
    February 13, 2019
    This photo of Julia Warren Spears is part of the Becker County Museum's collection.
    Another of Becker County's pioneering women: Julia Warren Spears
    One of the pioneering women of Becker County was Julia Warren Spears. Julia, the daughter of Lyman Marquis Warren and Mary Cadotte, was born...
    community/historyFebruary 13, 2019 - 4:05pm
    February 11, 2019
    Electric power poles with street lights on them were added to Detroit Lakes' Washington Avenue in 1913. (Photo courtesy of Becker County Museum)
    Electric lights have adorned Detroit Lakes' Washington Avenue for more than a century
    Detriot Lakes' first municipal power plant was purchased in 1902; by 1913, new electric poles with incandescent street lights attached to them...
    community/historyFebruary 11, 2019 - 3:22pm
    February 8, 2019
    This structure, known as the Irish Block, once stood approximately where La Barista is now, at the corner of Holmes and Washington in downtown Detroit Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Becker County Museum)
    Downtown Detroit Lakes once had a bit o'Irish in it
    On the west side of Washington Avenue, at the Holmes Street intersection, there once was a building known as the Irish Block — named after...
    community/historyFebruary 8, 2019 - 2:26pm
    February 6, 2019
    This 1892 image from the Becker County Museum's files shows Detroit Lakes — or the village of Detroit, as it was then known — as it appeared from atop the Hotel Minnesota, looking westward.
    Through the looking glass: Detroit Lakes, circa 1892
    As this photograph shows, Detroit Lakes was a very different place 117 years ago — in fact, even its name was different.
    community/historyFebruary 6, 2019 - 11:56am
    February 5, 2019
    This photo of 'The Clubhouse' can be found in the archives of the Becker County Museum's research library.
    The Club House on the shore
    The Club House was one of those lakeshore structures that was a favorite summer hangout for Detroit Lakes residents for many years; however,...
    community/historyFebruary 5, 2019 - 3:16pm
    February 3, 2019
    The view of Washington Avenue from the north side of the railroad tracks, back in the days before the roadway was paved. (Photo courtesy of Becker County Museum)
    Washington Avenue: A look back into its past
    Washington Avenue has been the center of Detroit Lakes' downtown business district since its early days, and remains an integral part of the...
    community/historyFebruary 3, 2019 - 2:22pm
    This mouthwatering image is a sneak peek at the two sizes of "Chocolate Fantasy" trays that can be delivered, picked up curbside or hand-selected during a special fundraising event set for Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Becker County Museum. (Submitted photo)
    A Chocolate Fantasy, Sweetheart Grams and more coming to Becker County Museum this month
    From now through the middle of February, Detroit Lakes residents, businesses and community organizations will be caught up in the spirit of celebrating...
    community/historyFebruary 3, 2019 - 8:00am
    February 2, 2019
    This photo of Jessie Campbell West in her wedding attire was taken in 1874, when she married John Kingsbury West, one of the earliest settlers of Becker County. (Photo courtesy of the Becker County Museum)
    A pioneering woman: Jessie Campbell West
    One of Becker County's early settlers, Jessie Campbell West, was also one of its first historians. She did a lot of the leg work for Alvin H....
    community/historyFebruary 2, 2019 - 12:00pm
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