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Travel Guides, Small-Town Stories & Hidden Gems

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America’s Small Towns Have Big Stories!

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Hawley, Minnesota: The Town of Many Names and the Birthplace of the Hjemkomst

From Scandinavian pioneers and English colonists to railroad expansion and Viking ship construction, Hawley's story is one of perseverance, reinvention, and an enduring connection to its immigrant roots.

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