The earliest inhabitant of the city of Hugo were the Mdewakanton Dakota Indians. The Mdewakanton gathered wild rice near the city’s well-known Rice Lake. The area was also originally inhabited by French Canadians, who established trade in the area. In later years, Hugo was picked as a refueling station for the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad…. Read more »
Post by David Olson ● Aug 8, 2016
City of Hugo: A Brief History
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