Norwegian author researches North Dakota’s Most Famous Skier
Norwegian historian Thor Gotaas recently visited Minot to explore the North Dakota chapter of Sondre Norheim’s life. Known as the father of modern skiing, Norheim left Norway in 1884, eventually settling in McHenry County. Gotaas, commissioned to write a book for Norheim’s 200th birthday, is no stranger to storytelling—his passion for history was sparked by
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