Proof that Scandinavians arrived in this country in the 1300s? Total hoax? I recently learned about the Kensington Runestone--a story that is very devisive locally. And now, it's a musical! A rock musical! (rimshot)

The World Premiere was supposed to take place next month, but it’s been postponed until the fall, so consider this a sneak preview:

In the late 1800s, a farmer discovered a large stone carved with Viking runes in Kensington, Minnesota. It’s been the subject of debate ever since. The Runestone was either proof that a Scandinavian expedition reached Minnesota in the 1300s—or it was a hoax. Scholars and locals alike were split. And now it’s the subject of a new musical. Runestone: the Rock Musical, was set to make its world premiere in Minneapolis in May. With the coronavirus, it’s been postponed until next season, but it’s worth hearing about now. KFAI's Emily Bright has the story. Support for MinneCulture on KFAI comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Image used with permission from the Runestone Museum in Alexandria, Minn.

Emily K. Bright