Mike Hanson

Settlers knew that even on a windless day fire could sweep across the land faster than a man could run. Historians were always surprised that,… Login to continue reading Login…

More health care testimonies: Emma Watson lost two babies and was somewhat bitter about the experience saying that she thought “the doctors were not always… Login to continue reading Login…

By the time our area was opened for settlers, doctors understood that the human body had the ability to fight back infections but sometimes the… Login to continue reading Login…

In 1905, the International Falls City Council passed ordinances pertaining to garbage and it was reported by Dr. M. E. Withrow, the health officer, that… Login to continue reading Login…

Folks were lax in doing what they could to protect themselves from illness. Health officials were constantly plagued by indifference and just plain ignorance of… Login to continue reading Login…

The family of Simon and Ingeborg Hafdahl traveled from Beltrami, Minnesota, via rail to Baudette, Minnesota, where they crossed into Canada, and boarded the Canadian… Login to continue reading Login…

Simon O. and Ingeborg Johanna Hafdahl were married in May of 1901, and were among the first settlers of the Upper Black River country. The… Login to continue reading Login…

As troublesome as some of the acute health issues pioneers dealt with it, seems from recollections and records to support that apparently some illnesses could… Login to continue reading Login…

Potential immigrants were frequently reminded how healthful the colder northern climate was and many that were interviewed said that they came to Koochiching on the… Login to continue reading Login…