Northern Exposure Minnesota Style?

A small town in Minnesota with several close knit people are wondering where the last land hold-out is. Normally he shows up with spring, but no one has seen him this year. Add to that, the town is still dealing with the loss of 2 girls in a car accident years ago. It's that kind of a small town. At the same time, two well loved locals are getting married. And it seems there is a decision to make: ignore the missing Rauri and celebrate or go see what has happened to him. While the book seems to have a nice slow pace, it feels inviting, welcoming the reader into Hatchet Inlet.