Whatever one's personal thoughts are about the evidence for viking exploration beyond New Foundland, the Norse of Minnesota and Lake Superior's shores have been rightfully proud of their Norse heritage and in particular Leif Ericsson's discovery of the New World. From the beardmore artifact http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,883820,00.html?promoid=googlep to the popular Kensington Rune Stone of Minnesota http://www.geocities.com/athens/aegean/6726/kensington/kensington.htm , there are plenty of Norse heritage sites around the "Øvre sø". One of my favorites is in the beautiful port city of Duluth, Minnesota. Leif Erikson Park and the replica viking ship that was sailed from Korgen Norway to Duluth in 1927. It is a wonderful tribute to the Norse spirit of "Øvre sø". This voyage is being commemorated this June 24th 2007 at the Great lakes Aquarium in Duluth http://www.duluthvikingship.com/ . What a wonderful way to celebrate Sct Han's Aften/Midsommar if you happen to be in the area!
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