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The Large Granite Boulders In Downtown St. Cloud Were Dedicated – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
August 30, 2011
Stearns History Museum
Stearns History Museum
August 30, 2011
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St. Cloud Humane Society Was Formed – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
August 27, 2011 The two women who helped form the Humane Society were Mrs. Nora T. Gause and Mrs. Cora A. Meiser, and they were organizers of Humane Societies around the country. They came into town on August 24th, and gathered with a group of St. Cloud citizens at the Grand Central Hotel to discuss forming a Humane Society.
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The College Of St. Benedict Began – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
August 25, 2011 When the sisters arrived in St. Joseph they began to plan a college that girls could attend to become teachers. By 1905, the plans were finalized and the development phase began, and the first of the buildings on campus were contracted for in 1911. Then in 1913, the college opened its doors for the first time with a small but dedicated staff.
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St. Cloud Resident Stephen Miller Nominated For Governor – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
August 19, 2011
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The Dakota War Started On – ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
August 17, 2011 On a bright Sunday afternoon, August 17,1862, four young Dakota hunters were passing through Acton in Western Meeker County. These young Indians came across some hen’s eggs along a fence on Robinson Jones homestead. They were acquainted with Jones and his wife as they ran a combination post office, lodging place and store in Acton, and it was obvious that Jones’ hen had laid the eggs.
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St. Cloud Post Office Established On – ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
August 16, 2011
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Matthew Hall Lumber Starts – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
July 29, 2011 Mathew Hall emigrated from Germany in 1882. When he arrived here he began working for Lt. Gov. Charles Gilman, who gave him in lumber in exchange for wages. Gilman encouraged Hall to open his own lumber yard. When he had a small supply, Hall rented and later purchased two lots near Seventh Avenue and Second Street North. His business continues in this same place today! The first sale, on July 29, 1889, was for $2.80.
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Jefferson Highway Officials Visit St. Cloud – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
July 25, 2011 Officials of the Jefferson Highway Association arrive in St. Cloud. The officials were greeted by a large number of cars lined along Third Avenue South to welcome them. Official Car No. 1 of the Jefferson Highway Relay Sociability tour turned the corner at Seventh Street at 1:49 scheduled time.
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Antique Treasures Roadshow fills Stearns History Museum with Curious Treasure-Collectors [VIDEO]
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Clemens Gardens Named – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
July 20, 2011 When a plot of land came up for sale across the street from the home of Bill and Virginia Clemens, they purchased and donated the land to the City of St. Cloud Park Department. July 20, 1989 is the date of the approved motion for the rose garden to be name for Virginia Clemens, its muse.