Erwin and Jean Anderson of Morris, Minnesota have heard about Nordic Fest for years and have always wondered what it would be like. Now they now.
"It is so beautiful here and the Fest is more than anything we imagined," Jean said. She worried that she wouldn't be able to talk Erwin into driving the 400 or so miles to Decorah, but after this weekend, it won't be hard to convince him again.
"Needless to say, I'm impressed," said Erwin.
Jean had another reason for wanting to come to this area. You could say she was seeking out her roots.
"Both of my grandparents settled in the Ridgeway area so I'm curious to see where my family got started," she said.
Her maiden name is Alfson and she is related to some of the Sandersons who settled in this area. She and Erwin even took the shuttle bus to Luther Friday afternoon to check on the relative who works there, Harlan Sanderson.
Jean's father, Selmer Alfson is 97 and "as sharp as a tack." He lives in Cyprus, Minn. and is very self-sufficient, according to Jean. "He would have loved this," she added.
The Andersons found Decorah beautiful and were impressed with how a town its size could put on such a production. They found fest exhibits interesting and people friendly and helpful. They were particularly impressed with the camping facilities and those who worked at City Hall when they pulled in Friday morning/
It's nice to know that all the work that goes into putting on the Nordic Fest is truly appreciated. And people like the Andersons of Morris, Minn. are proof of that.
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