LaBrees named 2024 Days of '85 parade marshals

Anna Heggen LaBree

In 1884, Anna Heggen LaBree's grandfather Edward Heggen filed his homestead three miles NE of Ekalaka. He and his brother George helped build some of the first buildings in Ekalaka. George Heggen's broad ax used for these buildings is currently in the Carter County Museum.

Anna, the daughter of Elmer and Alice Heggen, grew up in Carter County, graduated from Carter County High School and went to college in Billings.

Anna has been an active member of the community. She served as the Carter County Fair Board secretary from 1964 to 1967. In 1968, Anna was elected president of t...