I'm a Minnesota native (3/4 Norwegian, 1/4 German) who eventually lived on both coasts but moved back to the Midwest heartland (Chicago) for good in 1985.

Paternal surnames searching: Olson, Pederson, Beckjorden, Husby, Trygstad, Klefstad

Maternal surnames: Johnson, Hessburg, Olson, Solberg, Barsch

I enjoy helping folks out with their loved ones pictures and memorials. I will only suggest an edit if I have found proof for the change (usually in FamilySearch.