Minnesota]]> Young America]]> Norman-Young America]]> Minneapolis]]> Twin Cities]]> Family]]> Faribault]]> Disability]]> Paralysis]]> Deaf]]> Lutheranism]]> Religion]]> Bible study]]> Values]]> Incarceration]]> Prison]]> Crime]]> Legal system]]> Court]]> Law]]> Murder]]> Justice system]]> Burglary]]> Alcohol]]> Drugs]]> Norwegian language]]> Food]]> Lefse]]> Lutefisk]]> Screen printing]]> Juvenile detention]]> Correctional facility]]> Education]]> Theft]]> Car accidents]]> Driving]]> Injury]]> Christmas]]> Traditions]]> In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,”

Odd Lovoll interviews Darby Opsahl. Darby gives a brief background on his family’s Norwegian history, then talks about his family’s values and closeness. Afterwards, he describes his childhood and illegal activities with friends, including his stay in a juvenile correctional facility, leading up to his conviction. He also describes the car accident that paralyzed him, and finishes by reflecting on Norwegian-American familial values.

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Opsahl, Darby Jon (1968-)

Darby Jon Opsahl was born August 14th, 1968, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Vera and Jon Opsahl. Darby grew up in Young America, Minnesota, where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Later on, he did some work as a screen printer. Darby was in a car accident in 1991 that left him with lasting injuries, and in 1994 was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. In 2004, Darby appealed his sentence, but the judgment was ultimately upheld. Darby has two children.

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