Happy Publishing Day to Ingebretsen’s Nordic Marketplace: a Century of Family, at Home in South Minneapolis! I (Laila Simon) am particularly excited that this new edition of the Ingebretsen’s anniversary book is finally out in the world. I spent time interviewing family members and poking through archival documents and photos – with a lot of … More New Ingebretsen’s Anniversary Book!
Have you ever seen the Finnish word, “sisu,” [SEE-soo] and wondered what it meant? Sisu is at the root of the culture of Finland. It’s also a concept that can be hard to define. Writer Katja Pantzar moved to Finland, before writing her book The Finnish Way. She immersed herself into Finnish culture and found … More The Power of Sisu
Norway During World War II PBS’s new Masterpiece series – Atlantic Crossing – centers on the dramatic story of Franklin Roosevelt (Kyle MacLachlan) and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha (Sofia Helin) (pictured right), who fled Nazi occupation during World War II with her three children. Inspired by true events, this series will be eight episodes spanning … More Atlantic Crossing