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This Day in Minnesota History

October 8, 1858

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ISBN: 0873514165
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Center City, the county seat of Chisago County, is established, and a number of Swedes immigrate to the area. To reflect the ethnic makeup of the county, residents later attempted to change the name of Chisago Lake to Swede Lake.

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First published: July 1, 2015
Last modified: October 8, 2024