Founded: 23 May 1857
History
• Named after the fur trader William Aitkin
• The Northern Pacific Railroad brought logging and commerce business to the area
Major Industries: agriculture, tourism, forestry
Population: 15, 301
Major towns: Aitkin, Hill City, McGrath, McGregor, Palisade, and Tamarack
Acres: 1,215,669
Location: Containing parts of the Mississippi River and Mille Lacs Lake, [...]
Archive for June, 2007
Aitkin County
June 28, 2007Announcing: Counties of the Week
June 28, 2007Part of what makes our state so special is the many diverse and unique areas of the state. So, as part of Minnesota’s 150th birthday celebration, we’ll be taking a look at each of the 87 counties in Minnesota: at their histories, heritage, culture, celebrations and people.
We want to know what makes your [...]
So you think you’re a Minnesotan?
June 27, 2007
The beautiful State of Minnesota is known for its bodies of water, friendly communities, great outdoors, and long winters. The young Minnesota Sesquicentennial fellows came up with a list of 150 things to do in Minnesota. Each week 10 activities will be posted; here are the first ten things on our list custom tailored for [...]
From the perspective of Michael Accault….. by Mel Aanerud
June 8, 2007I am very pleased to share the following email and story from Mel Aanerud. It is such a well written and entertaining glimpse of history behind the headlines. I’m going to read it with my kids before our annual trip to Fort Snelling….
Who was the first white in what we now Call Minnesota? It was [...]
So you think you’re a Minnesotan?
June 7, 2007Here’s a chance to show us what you know about Minnesota. Post your own Minnesota trivia here.
What do you know about the Minnesota flag?
Flag Day is June 14th, an American holiday intended for people to honor the flag. Each state has its own flag along with interesting facts to go along with it. The Minnesota [...]
