Archive for February, 2008

Einer Mickelson, Flying Tiger

February 25, 2008

We invite you to read Flying Tigers: Claire Chennault and His American Volunteers, 1941-1942 by Daniel Ford. The Fergus Falls Municipal Airport is named for Fergus native and Flying Tiger member, Einar “Micky” Mickelson. Formally called the American Volunteer Group, members of the Flying Tigers were World War II aviators who flew missions protecting traffic [...]

2008 Home Brewers’ Fest Looking for Sponsors and Participants

February 20, 2008

One of the summer’s more unique events is back with the Home Brewer’s Festival on Friday, August 22, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Fergus Falls.The Brewers’ Festival features home brewers providing samples of their finest wine and beer. As the reputation of the festival becomes known, more wine and beer [...]

Sign up for Fergus Falls Community Education Class and find out about our library

February 20, 2008

Uncover the hidden treasures at the Historical Society library on either March 6 or April 3 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Mail registration to: Community Education, 117 West Washington Ave., Fergus Falls, MN  56574. The fee is $10/per person.
These days/times don’t work for you?? We would be happy to arrange a time that does. Give [...]

Sherm wonders…

February 20, 2008

Please contact him with any information that would be helpful: Hello, I am looking for ancient viking artifacts in otter tail county?
How and where do we create a blog for this here?
I am doing Ancient Viking research and looking for mooring stones and stories of sightings of ship remains by early settlers.
thanks
sherm
http://www.hilgren.com/
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/AncientVikingsAmerica/

In 1885 the Fergus Falls Daily Journal sent out a letter which has become a wonderful research tool.

February 20, 2008

If you have lived in Otter Tail County, submit your answers to these questions and leave a piece of history for future generations:
1. Where and when were you born?
2. Where and when have you lived anywhere else?
3. When did you first settle in Otter Tail County, and where did you live within the county?
4. Name [...]

New Exhibit: We Chose Otter Tail County Open through Oct. 15, 2008

February 20, 2008

Our temporary exhibit We Chose Otter Tail County opened on February 8, 2008 and runs through Oct. 15, 2008. Come and see who and why people chose to settle in Otter Tail County. We have researched the first settlers of each of Otter Tail County’s 62 townships and look at the route taken by those [...]