This week in history in Douglas County.
Written By:
Rachel Barduson | 2:00 pm, Dec. 23, 2020
1920, 100 years ago: The Herberger-Cruse Company of Osakis sold their interest in the Herberger-Forsgren Company general store at Nelson to Mr. Will Hanson, well known hardware salesman who has traveled in the Douglas County area for several years but claims Nelson as his home. Mr. Forsgren will retain his interest in the business and the new firm will be styled Forsgren & Hanson. The Nelson store is one of the complete general stores of the county and enjoys a splendid trade.
1970, 50 years ago: The Alexandria City Council voted to accept the bid of Alexandria Rubbish Service owned by the Kluver Bros. They came in with a bid of $89,378 and will take over city garbage collection Jan. 1, 1971. Earlier this year the city had budgeted $90,000 for the garbage collection changeover. The city had faced a dilemma of either updating its garbage collection system and facilities to comply