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City of Scandia: A Brief History

Tagged: August Sandahl, Carl Fernstrom, Hay Lake, Oscar Roos, Scandia, Washington County,

Scandia, Minnesota was the first settlement by Swedish immigrants. In 1850, three young Swedish men by the names of Carl Fernstrom, August Sandahl, and Oscar Roos were the first pioneers to the area. They established a farm by Hay Lake, which later drew in more Swedish immigrants to the area in the 1850s. Most came… Read more »

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City of Oakdale: A Brief History

Tagged: Bernard Cyphers, John Morgan, Oakdale, Washington County,

Early settlers to the City of Oakdale were primarily farmers, who mainly grew wheat because of the sandy loam soil that was consistent in the area. The town received its name after the wide assortment of trees that were found, including bur, white, and black oak. The different lakes in the city also attracted many… Read more »

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City of Marine on St. Croix: Community Life

Tagged: 4th of July Fireworks show, Art Fair, Marine Community Library, Stone House Museum, Street Dance, Washington County Library,

Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota is a historic city situated 12 miles north of Stillwater and 15 miles south of Taylors Falls. The city was home to the first commercial sawmill along the St. Croix River, and even today locals and visitors can visit the Mill Site. Marine’s approximately 700 residents take pride in their… Read more »

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City of Lake Elmo: A Brief History

Tagged: Bass Lake, CIty History, Lake House,

The first people to settle in the Lake Elmo area were Bernard B. Cyphers and his wife Maria in 1848. The Cyphers built a hotel known as the Lake House, tavern, and stagecoach stop just south of Sunfish Lake. Stagecoaches helped bring people from St. Paul to settle in the area. Originally named Bass Lake,… Read more »

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