Mike Hanson

Claim jumping on the Koochiching Frontier may have been more frequent than other areas because less “free land” was available, and the trees provided a quick means of making some money.

By today’s standards it is thought that penalties were stiff for offenders of the law and personal disputes were not overlooked in Koochiching’s recorded history. Occasionally items arose that caused ramifications such as John Z. of Cingmars; he was forced to put a padlock on what was described as a “root house” as it was too handy to the river and a great temptation to hungry canoe men.

The sentences for drunkenness and disorderly conduct were often only a fine of $1 and costs, or one day, but after 1907 the minimum fines… Login to continue reading Login…

A friend of Annie Shelland lived several miles from Northome and her infant was direly ill and it appeared to her that the baby was… Login to continue reading Login…

In Annie Shelland’s second year living in Littlefork she opened her door after hearing knocking to discover who she described as a “little stepmother” and… Login to continue reading Login…

Annie Shelland worked tirelessly to get the state of Minnesota to financially support rural education. She traveled to St. Paul and lobbied the Legislature so… Login to continue reading Login…

In December of 1901, four out of the seven council members and officers in Koochiching (I. Falls) were involved in the liquor business and there… Login to continue reading Login…

James Vincent was a former resident of both International Falls and Ranier.