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.
Stones of Mora Stones of Mora The Stones of Mora () is a historic location in Knivsta where Swedish kings were elected until 1457. The origin of the tradition is unknown. The name "Stones of Mora", "Mora stenar" in Swedish, was originally in singular, "Mora sten" "Stone of Mora", and referred to a "king stone" on which the newly elected king stood after the election. Later monuments in stone around the Stone of Mora, commemorating different elections, changed the name to the plural form. Another name often used referring to the place where the king was elected was "Mora äng", "Meadow of Mora".