The stories of Pennington County, MN
8 narrated audio stories from across Pennington County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Pennington County
How Edmund Pennington Ended Up on the Map
A county name, a legislature, and the quiet politics of memory.
Thief River Falls Carnegie Library
A Library Built on a Bargain
How Carnegie money and local commitment reshaped Thief River Falls.
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
A Gothic Promise in Thief River Falls
How a modest church building carried Episcopal mission work into a growing town.
Ralph Engelstad Arena
Where the Ice Gives Way to Applause
How a hometown arena became a bigger stage for Thief River Falls.
Pennington County Courthouse
A Courthouse Built to Look Like Confidence
How a Classical Revival courthouse helped anchor a new county’s public life.
Pennington County Fairgrounds
Where the Fair Becomes a Stage
At Pennington County Fair, agriculture and performance share the same spotlight.
Floyd B. Olson House
Where Floyd B. Olson’s Story Still Begins
A hometown house opens a window onto Minnesota’s Farmer–Labor giant.
Pennington County
When Thief River Falls Won Its Own County
A young Minnesota county born from a long local power struggle.
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