Ep 86 - Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center

In this episode, we sit down with local historian, Chris Schuelke, for a deep dive into the history of the Fergus Falls State Mental Hospital. From the site selection to the initial construction, we explore the institution's evolution over its 100+ years of operation, shedding light on the lives of its patients and the eventual decline of the hospital. Additionally, we're thrilled to share some exciting news about the future of the show with the announcement of a partnership with Leighton Media. Join us as we uncover the fascinating history of the State Hospital and look ahead to new collaborations. Contact The Show: [email protected] OTC Historical Society - ⁠https://www.leesmalt.com/⁠ Sponsors: Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Victor Lundeen Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://victorlundeens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lake's Area Grow Co - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lakesareagrowco.com/⁠