A November 1918 photograph of Minnie Baglien at age 22. Minnie was the daughter of Ole H. and Maren (Swenson) Baglien, pioneers of Traill County. Minnie married Fred Bahnsen of Hillsboro. Minnie (Baglien) Bahnsen had a 47-year career at Hillsboro’s Telephone Office (except for 2 years in Fargo during WWI). She operated a switchboard until 1954 when a dial system was installed. Minnie ended her career as Chief Clerk for Hillsboro’s Pioneer Telephone Company, retiring in August 1959.
