DIVERSE HERITAGE SHOP LIKE A MINIMALIST Discover fine Nordic gifts, food, needlework and clothing at Ingebretsen’s , a South Minneapolis market that opened in 1921. Register in advance to take classes in traditional Nordic crafts, or make lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread), kransekake (a spectacular cake) or troll masks. Venture south to Rochester’s The Nordic Shop , the premier source for Nordic dinnerware, collectibles and clothing, including the largest selection of Dale of Norway and Oleana of Norway sweaters in the United States. On Main Street in Stillwater, shoppers will find modern Swedish gifts and home decor at Scandinavian North . And in St. Paul and Mall of America, Fjällräven stores stock Swedish outdoor clothing and gear. Finally, in the historic Mississippi River town of Red Wing, Uffda Shop carries unique Nordic gifts for all occasions, including fine porcelain, books, kitchenware, jewelry and clothing. TASTES OF THE NORTH A recent surge of “New Nordic” cuisine has swept Minnesota’s restaurant scene. Housed inside the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, FIKA Cafe whips up traditional gravlax, Swedish meatballs, cardamom buns and more for its seasonally inspired menu. Nearby, in the North Loop neighborhood, the Hewing Hotel’s ultra-stylish Tullibee restaurant serves Nordic-inspired fine dining. In Duluth, Vikre Distillery makes and serves two styles of the original Nordic spirit, aquavit: a traditional version infused with caraway and cardamom, and a modern take with malted barley called “whiskey for Vikings.” For those looking for traditional tastes of Scandinavia, Minnesota also provides a veritable smorgasbord of lutefisk (whitefish, usually cod) and Swedish meatball dinners throughout the state, typically served in small-town church basements during the fall and holiday season. Turnblad Mansion at the American Swedish Institute Vikre Distillery cocktail room in Duluth Immerse yourself in Minnesota’s past and present. ExploreMinnesota.com/Heritage # ONLYIN MN | 45 MORE MINNESOTA HERITAGE
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