This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pwink2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.blueearth/2117.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Blue Earth County Historical Society, Makato, MN has an extensive file of old newspaper clippings. I'm not sure if the file dates back to 1890, but certainly early 1900's. Good luck. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.