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Author Barb Solberg: "What We Leave Behind" ~ Horticulturist Ron Smith

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Monday, May 9, 2022 - Imagine raising 10 kids during the depression. Martin and Asta Odnes did that in Van Hook, ND, after emigrating from Norway. Granddaughter Barb Solberg of Minot traces the family’s agonizing decision to send three children back to Norway, in hopes of a better life, only to have World War Two break out. She tells the story in What We Leave Behind. ~~~ With the passing of winter, horticulturist Ron Smith is here to help us get ready for spring.