Lake Winnipeg. and the Red River of the North. The now famous Kennsington Runestone was discovered near Alexandria. Minn.. in 1898. It tells the story of a visit to the area in 1362 by a party of 22 Norwegians and 8 Goths. Controversy may continue about the runestones authenticity. but the Viking expeditions and the immigrations in the years that followed are full evidence that the sturdy Norwegians played a large role in developing America as it is today. In Minnesota. we are celebrating the 600th anniversary of the Runestone. In Norway today. they are celebrating the 148th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution.
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