When Swedish, Norwegian and Danish immigrants first set foot in Minnesota, they came for the promise of land and opportunity, but they remained determined to preserve their culture and traditions.

Discover a slice of Scandinavia at Ingebretsen's, a beloved gem since 1921. Explore a delightful array of Nordic foods and ...

Customers shop for Scandinavian gifts at Ingebretsen's in Minneapolis. (Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune) The communal wait has become as much a part of the shopping tradition as whatever ...

fiber arts crafting materials and a range of Scandinavian meats, including Swedish sausage, herring and lutefish. The meat store and gift shop was opened in 1921 by owner Julie Ingebretsen's ...