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.

Few places in America are as geographically unique—or as challenging to reach—as Angle Inlet, Minnesota. Located within the Northwest Angle, this remote community is home to the Northernmost Point of the Contiguous United States, making it the only portion of the lower 48 states situated north of the 49th parallel.