2025 Derecho Archive

Help us document the 2025 derecho

The derecho that swept through our region in 2025 left a powerful mark on landscapes, homes, businesses, and lives. While the damage was physical, the experiences were deeply human.

We’re asking for your help to preserve this historic moment. Whether you took a photo of fallen trees, recorded a video of the skies, or want to share what it felt like in those hours and days, your story matters.

Please use the form below to submit your photographs, videos, and personal reflections. Your contribution will become part of the permanent archive at the Beltrami County Historical Society, helping future generations understand not just what happened, but how it felt, what we endured, where it all seemed to fall apart, and how we came together.

Thank you for being part of this shared history.

Submission Form

Your First name

Your Last name

Business name

Optional - please include if you are submitting on behalf of a business or your story is about a business/public structure.

Just in case we need to contact you regarding your submission.

Phone

Just in case we need to contact you regarding your submission and we are unable to reach you via email.

Location of Photo or Story

Please provide the physical address or coordinates of location of your submission (home, park, business, vacation rental, etc.)

Your Storm Story

Tell us what happened, how it felt, or what stood out to you. You might describe what you saw or heard during the storm; how it affected your family, home, or workplace; what you noticed in the hours, days, weeks afterward; powerful moments of fear, frustration, kindness, or resilience: anything that matters to you, big or small.

There’s no “right way” to tell your story. Whether it’s one sentence or several paragraphs, your perspective helps preserve this shared moment in history.

Upload your File(s)

You may upload up to 10 files. Accepted file types include images (JPG, PNG, TIF), video (MP4, MOV, AVI), audio (MP3, WAV, M4A), documents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, TXT), and compressed archive files (ZIP, RAR). Files may not exceed 15 MB.

Submission Agreement

By submitting this form, I affirm that I am the legal owner of the files and story provided — or that I have obtained permission from the rightful owner to share them — and that the information included is true to the best of my knowledge. I grant the Beltrami County Historical Society (BCHS) permission to preserve, catalog, and make my submission accessible as part of its permanent historical collection. This may include digitizing and displaying the materials online, sharing them with researchers, or including them in educational content. I understand that while my submission may be made accessible for research and archival purposes, additional permission will be required before any part of my materials is used in publications, formal exhibits, or promotional content. I also give BCHS permission to contact me if further clarification is needed regarding this submission.

I have read and agree to the Submission Agreement. I affirm that I have the right to share these materials and grant permission for their preservation, cataloging, and use as described.

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