My family’s St. Olaf story
This academic year is the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Olaf College. The college has invited anyone who … Continue reading My family’s St. Olaf story
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Best friends redux: Avy Slen Sherve
recalling my mother’s wonderful friendship. Continue reading Best friends redux: Avy Slen Sherve
Mark G. finished a book the other day!
The same day in October that I played my horn at the funeral of my mother’s best friend, I attended … Continue reading Mark G. finished a book the other day!
My Dad built a church
For years I’ve told family members and others that my father, Robert William Bergeson, worked for the fabled “CCC”, the … Continue reading My Dad built a church
Sailing on the Christian Radich
It’s been nine years this summer since I shipped aboard the SS Christian Radich for a two-week training voyage from … Continue reading Sailing on the Christian Radich
Our Uncle Hal
My dad, Robert William Bergeson, and his two brothers, Harold Parke Bergeson and Norman Bernhard Bergeson, were born in Chicago … Continue reading Our Uncle Hal
The Bergeson brothers from Chicago
A few years ago, I compiled and printed a collection of articles from the archives of the Manitou Messenger, the … Continue reading The Bergeson brothers from Chicago
Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858
. . . from Wanamingo! Continue reading Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858
Retail runs in the family
I have been involved in retail in some way for all 41 years of my time in the work force. … Continue reading Retail runs in the family
What does 10,000 volts feel like?
my grandfather lived to tell about it. Continue reading What does 10,000 volts feel like?