Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society

10/28/2025

This is a good overview of homesteading and how to get copies of your ancestor's (complete) homestead file. It is somewhat lengthy but worth the watch.

This program gives a focused look on doing genealogical research with land records of those who settled in the United States under the Homestead Act. The Hom...

10/13/2025

Noon gathering in November

09/30/2025

Join us for the next meeting!

09/26/2025

Video clip from the KMOT News https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/lifestyle/genealogical-society-helps-discover-family-roots-at-h%C3%B8stfest/vi-AA1NjTfb?ocid=BingNewsVerp&t=1

The Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society is helping people connect with their ancestors and even long-lost relatives at this year's Høstfest.

09/25/2025

A few photos from our day at the Norsk Hostfest. I will add more later this week.

09/22/2025

Norsk Høstfest is North America's largest Scandinavian festival, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Nordic countries. Our member Iris, spearheaded the plan to have the Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society as one of the booths this year. John and Shirley set up the tables today. We are excited to be a part of the Norsk Høstfest this year. Stop by our table and say "hello."

09/06/2025

Shirley McMillian gave an interesting presentation today on German traditions.

08/16/2025

September meeting. Shirley invites others to bring a German souvenir, artifact or item made in Germany to the meeting.

08/02/2025

Kathy Holte gave a program today on tracing the places our family has lived. She gave examples from her own family history. It was very interesting. Thank you Kathy Holte

07/22/2025

Next meeting is August 2nd. Hope to see you there.

07/11/2025

Today the North Dakota State Genealogical Society toured the Germans from Russia library in Bismarck. The library is located at 1125 West Turnpike Avenue in Bismarck. Three members of Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society participated in the tour and stayed for the meeting of the ND State Genealogical Society.

07/05/2025

It is with sadness we learned of the death of Carol Schwan. Carol was a charter member of the Mouse River Loop Genealogy Society, joining in 1978 and maintained her membership until the time of her death. She did considerable work in organizing our archives and maintaining them. She was a past president of our organization and also served as recording secretary at one time. She was always a cheerful member, sharing kind words, encouragement and wonderful accounts of her ancestors. Bless the memory of Carol (Effertz) Schwan.
https://www.thompsonlarson.com/obituaries/Carol-L-Schwan?obId=43180134 #/obituaryInfo