Tacie Schwartz is a passionate advocate for local history with a strong background in public service. Currently, she serves on the board of the North Mankato Library and has experience volunteering with the Nicollet County Historical Society. Tacie is enthusiastic about using her skills in public relations and event planning

My family has lived in the Norseland-New Sweden area for generations. I just recently retired as the Vocal Music Director at St. Peter High School. I previously served on the NCHS board and serve on the board of the Friends of District 6, an organization dedicated to the preservation of

Jon grew up in Flint, Michigan (GM town) & Varna, Illinois (population 350) as a contrast. In 1973 Jon enlisted in the Air Force & was stationed in Minot, ND. Jon moved to St. Peter, MN in 1978. In 1979 Jon married Karen Windhorn. They opened St. Peter’s first computer

Denny and his wife JoAnn live on his home farm in New Sweden Township. They have made this home for the past 13 years, after living in New Ulm for many years. They have three children who are grown and have families of their own. Denny recently retired from Upper

Alma Forst grew up in the New Ulm area attending a one-room district school in Sigel Township, Brown County. She graduated from Cathedral High School in New Ulm, the College of Medical Technology in Minneapolis. She also spent nine winter semesters at Mankato State University taking many history classes, among

John Chamberlain has lived in the Minnesota River Valley for 60 years, having graduated from Le Sueur High School and returning after education to a career as a country banker in Le Sueur. He holds degrees from Macalester College and Cornell University and an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army.

Eric grew up on a dairy farm near Norseland west of St. Peter. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, with a degree in Ag Economics. Eric has been involved in a farming operation for 40 years. In addition, he has served on various church and organization boards,

Dana grew up in the Winthrop community as part of a then-vibrant small town. Little did he know that he would return to that Sibley County town of 1,400 people to raise six kids with his late wife, Kim, who died in 2015. From 1980 through 1986, Dana owned and