The Swedish North Star, continuously published since 1872. Price per copy $3.50. Volume 147 No. 12, September 15, 2019.
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Narrow cobblestone streets in Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan ...
125th SAPL Midsommar
The only such group in the U.S. that has continuously celebrated Midsummer every year for 125 years? Despite earthquakes, war, wild fires and floods, five generations of the SAPL have a special story about stalwart Swedish ingenuity, pride and love. / p 19
Early autumn events
If you’re lucky, you still have a crayfish party to attend among a variety of activities during these last warm weeks of the season. All of Swedish America is also diligently working on activities for the fall and winter season. The exhibits, meetings and celebrations. /p6
Kate Winslet visits Halland / p4
Stockholm’s Dead Sea
A history about a time long ago in Stockholm. The Venice of the North is known for its many islands, lakes and waterways now, but 150 years ago there were even more. And while some parts of the city were beautiful and bustling, other areas … weren’t. / p 14
Make America Greta Again ... Swedish climate activist arrives in NYC / p5
Who was Jansson, anyway? / p24
Minnesota’s Andrew Petersen farm house gets a facelift / p27
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