A living partnership between Scandia, Minnesota, and Mellerud, Sweden that trades ideas, culture, and lifelong friendships—anchored by week-long home stays with welcoming host families every year.
Our Story
Scandia’s roots run deep in Sweden. Many of our founding families—names like Dahlin, Edström, and Andersson—came from the Mellerud area more than 150 years ago. They built homes, churches, and traditions that still shape our town today.
In 2019, those connections came full circle. A chance meeting with a genealogist from Mellerud sparked conversations, emails, and Zoom calls that turned into something lasting: in 2022, Scandia and Mellerud became Sister Cities.
SHOP
$25.00
Apparel
$45.00
Apparel
$50.00