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Firemen’s convention

Firemen’s convention in Ashby, ca. 1890. Prince Honeycutt is seated sixth from the left. Used with the permission of Otter Tail County Society.

Fergus Falls

Bird’s-eye view of Fergus Falls, ca. 1890.

Prince Honeycutt outside his barbershop

Prince Honeycutt outside his barbershop in downtown Fergus Falls, undated. Used with the permission of Otter Tail County Historical Society.

Folsom House ca. 1860

Bird’s-eye view of Folsom House in Taylors Falls, ca. 1860.

The Folsom House (272 Government Street, Taylors Falls) is an excellent example of New England Greek Revival architecture in the rural Midwest. Its owner, W. H. C. Folsom, designed it to be both modest and a showcase of his well-established wealth. Officially finished in 1855, the house alternately follows and departs from national trends in architectural history within Minnesota.

Ukrainian American Community, Northeast Minneapolis

Wards 1 and 3 in Northeast Minneapolis have been the center of the Twin Cities’ Ukrainian community since the late nineteenth century. Vibrant and long-lasting cultural institutions—including churches, Kramarczuk’s Sausage Company, and the Ukrainian American Community Center—have made Ukrainians in Northeast one of the city's most visible groups of European immigrants, in spite of their relatively small population.

Lowry Avenue Bridge lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag

The Lowry Avenue Bridge (leading into Northeast Minneapolis) lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag on February 26, 2022. The gesture showed solidarity with Ukrainians affected by the Russo-Ukrainian War, which had begun two days earlier. Photo by Wikimedia Commons user August Schwerdfeger. CC BY 2.0.