Small Town Series

The Garden Spot of Benton County, Popple Creek
The Garden Spot of Benton County, Popple Creek
The Garden Spot of Benton County, Popple Creek
Popple Creek is small community in Mayhew Lake Township in Benton County located along County Roads 3 and 4. Popple Creek was never incorporated but was settled in the 1890s. To help tell the story about Popple Creek I was joined by Benton County Historical Society Executive Director Mary Ostby and longtime Popple Creek area resident Lancy Studanski.
Moonshining, Name Changes;  The Colorful Story of Roscoe
Moonshining, Name Changes; The Colorful Story of Roscoe
Moonshining, Name Changes; The Colorful Story of Roscoe
Roscoe is a small town in western Stearns County located along Highway 23 west of Richmond and east of Paynesville. To tell the story of Roscoe I was joined by longtime Roscoe residents Martha Schmitz, Sylvester Ludwig, Joann Ludwig, Mayor Don "Chopper" Albrecht, city clerk Marleen Philabaum, Jerry Muglee, Mary Vanderbeek, and Alan Flint.
Roscoe in Pictures [GALLERY]
Roscoe in Pictures [GALLERY]
Roscoe in Pictures [GALLERY]
Roscoe, Minnesota is a town of 102 people located in western Stearns County east of Paynesville and west of Richmond along Highway 23. Roscoe was originally called "Zion" and was established in 1865. In 1914 the town was changed to Roscoe.
The Story of Duelm in Central MN
The Story of Duelm in Central MN
The Story of Duelm in Central MN
WJON's small town series brings us to Duelm in St. George township in Benton County. Duelm is an unincorporated community located along Duelm Road near 110th Avenue. Stoney Brook flows through the community.

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