Celebrating the Legacy of Zins Hardware & Implement
The journey of Zins Hardware & Implement began in 1892 when John C. Zins was born in Granby Township, Nicollet County, on July 20, 1867.
Joseph Nicollet and his map
French scientist, geographer, and mathematician Joseph Nicollet led three important expeditions from 1836 through 1839. His Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi covered parts of what would become eight states, and was the first to illustrate the height of land on a map–critically important in an area
Bob Looks Back: The Early Years of Nicollet County Creameries
The story of the creameries in Nicollet County revolves around the butter produced during the county’s early years.