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Founded by Norwegians, Wanamingo Has Native American Name Wanamingo, Minnesota is in Goodhue County and was settled by Norwegian immigrants in the 1850's. But its name has a Native American background.  A KDHL listener inquired about the meaning of the evidently Indian name.  Wanamingo historian Gary Bakko educated me that when names were chosen for locations in Minnesota first the county was named followed by the townships and then the cities. I scratch my bald head. Why would Norwegian farmers decide to give their new community a Native American name that apparently has no meaning?  The...

Wanamingo Founded by Norwegians has Indian Name Wanamingo, Minnesota is in Goodhue County settled by Norwegian immigrants in the 1850's.  A KDHL listener inquired about the meaning of the evidently Indian name.  Wanamingo historian Gary Bakko educated me that when names were chosen for locations in Minnesota first the county was named followed by the townships and then the cities. I scratch my bald head. Why would Norwegian farmers decide to give their new community a Indian name that apparently has no meaning?  There is speculation about it's meaning but no official document has given a d...