Our Town’s Story: Osseo
Take a trip back in time to explore the rich and vibrant history of the city of Osseo, Minnesota. Enjoy interviews with members of the Osseo 150th Anniversary Planning Committee (Carole Larson, Mayor Duane Poppe, Lila Hedlund), past Osseo area farmers (Eldon Tessman, Bill Schrieber), and a member of the Maple Grove Historical Preservation Society (Roger McHugh). Viewers will be taken though these four segments that cover everything from the early days in the area to life in the city in the early 21st century…
First segment – Discovery, Settling, Naming, and Incorporation
Second Segment – Trains, Potatoes, Sheep, and Businesses
Third Segment – Water, Fires, Leaders, Schools, and Growth
Fourth Segment – Borders, Roads, Traditions, and Future
A video of this length only scratches the surface of the amazing history of this area. If you would like to find out more about the history of the area or talk with others who have a passion for Osseo’s history visit one of these websites…
This video was produced in partnership with CCX Media as the seventh installment in what will eventually be a nine-part collection of history videos covering all the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis. All of the history videos can be enjoyed at…
https://ccxmedia.org/city_programs/our-towns-story/
