She comes from a pro-lutefisk tradition. "I told my parents I knew I'd found a good program when I learned about the lutefisk dinner," she said. Lutefisk, as you may know, typically is dried codfish ...

With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of ...

O lutefisk, O lutefisk, you put me in a coma. Alexandria, Minn. - Sure, the Scandinavian holiday tradition of eating lutefisk is the source of jokes for some, you betcha! But it's serious business for ...

It's wiggly. It's jiggly. And it tastes like, well, you be the judge. Lutefisk has a bad reputation for being smelly and foul-tasting. But those who love it swear by it. Like Tom Swanson of rural ...

We think every Minnesotan should be required to try lutefisk as a rite of passage. After all, the lutefisk capital of the world is said to be located in Madison, Minnesota, and the word “lutefisk” ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Every week, we ask North Iowans a question and share their answers in Chatterbox. What is the best thing about lutefisk? (in honor of the lutefisk and meatball supper held Saturday in ...

I'm a Midwesterner. Well, actually I'm a Southerner by birth, but after steeping in Chicago and Michigan for over half my life, I feel I've earned the right to fly both flags. As a Midwesterner, I've ...

OSLO — With Christmas rapidly approaching, the rush is on at Dale Tiegen’s store. His customers aren’t clamoring for twinkle lights or ornaments; rather, they are seeking out the Scandinavian delicacy ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. CATHY WURZER: So are you planning your holiday menu yet? No matter what holidays you celebrate this time of year, there's probably a special dish that ...

Food can transport you into the past or push you forward. But there are some situations where food can cause familial friction. At least that’s how it’s been for forty-some years with my wife and me.

We think every Minnesotan should be required to try lutefisk as a rite of passage. After all, the lutefisk capital of the world is said to be located in Madison, Minnesota, and the word “lutefisk” ...