Women’s History Month: The Knapton Sisters millinery

Women’s History Month: The Knapton Sisters millinery

ALEXANDRIA —This is the first of a series celebrating Women's History month by looking at notable women of Douglas County. It was produced in collaboration with the Douglas County Historical Society. Being a woman can be challenging. Being a single woman, especially before the 21st century, was definitely challenging. In a world where Minnesota women couldn’t vote until 1919, and couldn’t get credit cards, bank accounts or loans without a male c…