The Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities

by David C. Mauk

An in-depth look at the Norwegian American community of Minneapolis-St. Paul and its deep and complex role in the economic, political, and cultural life of the Twin Cities over more than 170 years.

Since the earliest days of European settlement in the region, tens of thousands of Norwegians have found their way to Minnesota, adding a distinctive Scandinavian flavor to the state's ethnic and cultural mix. Many early arrivals settled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681342367
• ISBN13: 9781681342368
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"