Month: September 2012
The Wagon Wheel Motel
Connie Echols admits she was crazy when she purchased the business just down the street. She had no idea what she’d gotten herself into. That’s…
A Long Time Business On Route 66
There is a restriction on U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba. However, you are allowed to travel here – to Cuba, Missouri that is. And if…
In the Shadow of a Father
Before their was a U.S. cavalry, this man was noted to be the top mounted military man in the nation. His skills were so impressive…
Daniel Boone’s Son
Most of us remember the frontiersman and explorer, Daniel Boone from our history books. However, we may not be familiar with his children and their…
Strong Man Steeve
Every dentist that has ever advised not to crush ice or hard candy with one’s teeth will not want to meet Steve Schmidt. His teeth…
The Hero
You probably have not heard of a man named Joseph Lee Haywood. He died on September 7th, 1876 trying to prevent a bank robbery. But…
Courage at Northfield
Banks have many security measures to thwart would be robbers. But in Northfield, Minnesota the best way to prevent a holdup was the courage of…
The James Gang in Minnesota
Everyone knows of the exploits of the Jesse James gang. They held up banks and trains all across the Midwest. But perhaps no other robbery…
The Hinkley, Minnesota Firestorm
Imagine a fire that could consumer about 500 square miles in just four hours. Such a firestorm has not been seen since 1945. It was…
A Wall of Fire
It sounds like the script of an action adventure movie. A wall of fire approaches a city as townspeople rush to board trains that can…