Ganlehjem

In 1903, Anna Quale Fergstad and a few other Norwegian women formed  a literary club . After several meetings, Fergstad suggested the club  take up charitable work.  On October 19, 1903, members of the  group formed the Lyngblomsten Society. Fergstad was named president. The  name Lyngblomsten was selected to commemorate the national flower of Norway, … Read more

Go Go Guthrie

Company Called Finest In America Gives Spectacular Productions of Classics Twin Cities visitors are placing the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre first on their list of things to do these days. Called “the finest single theatre in America” by Show magazine, the company of more than 25 professional actors from across the country has won a reputation … Read more

Capital Facts

The Capitol has a framework of steel set in walls of brick and stone, supported by columns of granite and marble. The framework as well as the floors, partitions, and roof are protected against fire by hollow tile.The exterior walls are of grayish white Georgia marble, and the foundation, terraces, outside balustrades, and steps are … Read more