Mora, Minnesota the ending point of the Swedish Vasaloppet. They became sister cities in 1972. The city of Mora also plays host each February to the Vasaloppet USA, the largest cross-country skiing event in Minnesota, as well as the Snake River Canoe Race, the Mora Half-Marathon, and the Mora Bicycle Tour. Mora, Minnesota Mora is a city in and the county seat of Kanabec County in East Central Minnesota. It is located at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 23 and 65. The population was 3,571 at the 2010 census. Mora was platted in 1882. The city was named after Mora, Sweden.
Mora, Sweden of art has been built next door. Right outside of Mora, in the Utmeland village, is the house Zorn was born in. A statue of King Gustav Vasa, made by Zorn, is placed on a small hill at the finishing line of Vasaloppet in Mora. Another statue depicting Zorn is located in the park behind the district court house of Mora. A third statue of a cross country skier is placed in front of the municipal house next to the town's characteristic red wooden bell tower (Swedish: Klocka). Mora is home to many members of Swedish folk band Francis. Gustavian