By Sarah Kloepping
Andy Grosberg of Minnesota, left, surprises Philip Patton of Nebraska during a battle demonstration at the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Arian Rana demonstrates thread spinning during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis. The annual event highlights various aspects of life in medieval Scandinavia.
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Eric Bestul of Iola demonstrates a variety of instruments during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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John Laedtke of Waupaca, right, participates in a battle demonstration with Philip Patton of Nebraska during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Bread cooks over a fire pit during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis. The annual event highlights various aspects of medieval Scandinavia.
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Joel Simon of Appleton, left, and John Laedtke of Waupaca participate in a battle demonstration during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Shelley Hazlett-Gooch of Juneau talks about natural dyes used in medieval Scandinavia during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis. The annual event highlights various aspects of life in medieval Scandinavia.
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Nate Hersil of Kaukauna battles Philip Patton of Nebraska during a demonstration at the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Soren Cyr participates in a battle demonstration during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Ashley Khondakar of Minnesota talks with visitors during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Philip Patton of Nebraska shows his weapon during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis. The annual event highlights various aspects of medieval Scandinavia.
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A piece of pottery on display during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis. The annual event highlights various aspects of life in medieval Scandinavia.
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Alec Tunheim tells tales from the Icelandic sagas during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis. The annual event highlights various aspects of medieval Scandinavia.
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John Laedtke of Waupaca prepares for a battle demonstration during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Andy Grosberg of Minnesota leads a battle demonstration during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Yarn colored with natural dyes during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis. The annual event highlights various aspects of life in medieval Scandinavia.
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John Laedtke of Waupaca, right, participates in a battle demonstration with Philip Patton of Nebraska during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Eric Bestul of Iola demonstrates a variety of instruments during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Fish is hung to dry during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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John Laedtke of Waupaca, left, participates in a battle demonstration with Philip Patton of Nebraska during the Midwest Viking Festival on Sept. 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, Wis.
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