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George Miller - Potato King. He is holding a large basket of potatoes. Photograph by N.L. Hakkerup This studio portrait of George H. Miller of Grant Valley shows a farmer confident in the work he did best. Dressed in his good suit and holding a full basket of potatoes, he represents a period when potato farming was central to daily life in southern Beltrami County. Potatoes weren’t just a side dish; they were an essential measure of a farmer’s skill, and local growers paid cl

Big news from the Beltrami County Historical Society: we’ve received private grant funding to redesign and rehabilitate our permanent museum galleries!  This is one of the most ambitious projects in our 70-year history — and it’s all about creating a museum that feels relevant, accessible, and rooted in the people and stories of Beltrami County. A Museum for Everyone Our new permanent exhibit will open in late 2026  and completely reimagine how visitors experience our region’