Preston Courier July 6, 1893 The good people of Preston Minnesota know how to celebrate a holiday!  The Independence Day celebration in Preston attracted 4,000 people in 1893.  The day started with music by the local band, a blessing by a local pastor, speeches by local and regional judges and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.  The revelers had lunch which was followed by further festivities which included horse races, bicycle races, foot races and classics such as a tug of war … [Read more...]