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From Sweden to Minnesota: The Story of Jim and Emma's Immigration Journey

From Sweden to Minnesota: The Story of Jim and Emma's Immigration Journey

Update: 2023-06-12
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The podcast explores the story of two Swedish immigrants, Jim Hornbeck and Emma Kavasite, who ended up meeting in a small town in Minnesota, despite growing up only 130 miles apart from each other in Sweden. The episode delves into the reasons behind the Swedish migration to America and the challenges that the immigrants faced in adjusting to their new environment. The hosts also discuss the struggles that Jim and Emma faced as a couple, including financial difficulties and the loss of Jim. The story serves as a reminder that even a life-changing move and meeting one's life partner doesn't guarantee a happily ever after.

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From Sweden to Minnesota: The Story of Jim and Emma's Immigration Journey

From Sweden to Minnesota: The Story of Jim and Emma's Immigration Journey

Thomas Totushek