About Us

History
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society began in 1897 under the name of the Old Settler’s Association.  This organization only met once a year, but their mission was the preserve the history of Kandiyohi County.  In 1927, a cabin was dedicated at the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds to be used as a museum for the Old Settler’s Association.  In 1940, the name Kandiyohi County Historical Society was incorporated.  The present museum building was dedicated in 1969.  The Kandiyohi County Historical Society’s mission is “discovering, preserving and telling the story of Kandiyohi County and its people.” 

Old Settler’s Association

Staff
Jill Wohnoutka, Executive Director 320-235-1881 director@kandiyohicountyhistory.com
Bob Larson, Deputy Director 320-235-1881 research@kandiyohicountyhistory.com
Joel Bruse, Maintenance
Molly Larson, Caretaker

Volunteers
Sheila Bosch, Library
Jan Helin, Collections
Bonnie Hoogeveen, Collections
Donna McLouth, Library
Julie Neubauer, Research & Education
Mike Nordberg, Data Entry & Newsletter
Randy Haats, Newspaper research
Larry Lohn, Library Archives
Cal Miner, Newspaper research

Board of Directors
President - Rollie Nissen
Vice President - Bob Sportel
Secretary - Diane Macht
Treasurer - Sam Modderman
Nancy Welch
Forrest Honebrink
Gregory Harp
Colleen Hern
Sue Morris
Gary Swenson
Jeff Jagush
Rollie Boll

 Interested in volunteering please contact us at 320-235-1881 or director@kandiyohicountyhistory.com