Life is interesting in picturesque Midnight Sun, Minnesota. With its' Northern European old-world charm and architecture, the community provides plenty of ambience, thanks to the senior citizens preoccupied with maintaining cultural heritage and traditions.

During Thanksgiving week, a young girl, in pursuit of a strawberry ice-cream cone, sets off a series of events n one will likely forget. A former resident returns home seeking anonymity and keeping secrets while Willie Gustafson denies aging and full retirement until he finds inspiration from an unlikely source.

The entire Halstrom clan endures Thanksgiving dinner with fortitude and family dedication. Four lifetime friends, known as the Viking Pillagers, experience an ice fishing day that is more than just a story about the one that got away. Plus, Karl Walmbach tries to do something nice for his wife but becomes the target of jokes and badgering by his family and friends.

Discover the warmth and humor of these and many more citizens for yourself and understand why it's such a wonderful place. Uff da! What's Happening in Midnight Sun is the first book of the series and includes nearly two dozen local recipes for your enjoyment