EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 16 MIN
Episode 6- Vikings in Minnesota? The Kensington Runestone Mystery
from Ope, Whatchya Think? · host spaffordcreekproductions
On this episode of Ope What You Think, the hosts dive into the legend of the Kensington Runestone — a 200-pound slab reportedly unearthed in 1898 that claims a group of Vikings reached Minnesota centuries ago. They discuss the runes, archaeological debates over authenticity, other Midwestern runestones, and share beer-fueled banter while weighing whether it’s a genuine Viking marker or a local hoax.
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On this episode of Ope What You Think, the hosts dive into the legend of the Kensington Runestone — a 200-pound slab reportedly unearthed in 1898 that claims a group of Vikings reached Minnesota centuries ago.They discuss the runes, archaeological debates over authenticity, other Midwestern runestones, and share beer-fueled banter while weighing whether it’s a genuine Viking marker or a local hoax.
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