“Better days are coming soon”
Prime Minister Erna Solberg reflected on the challenges of 2020 and offered hopeful thoughts for the year ahead in an address on New Year’s Day.
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Atlantic Crossing
M. Michael Brady reviews the show Atlantic Crossing, which retells the story of Princess Märtha’s historical exile in the United States.
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Making spirits bright—skål!
Christy Olsen Field offers recipes for three Nordic-inspired cocktails that will help you ring out 2020 and ring in a new, more hopeful year.
The King’s New Year’s speech 2020
The King’s New Year’s speech offered a message of solidarity, encouragement, comfort, and hope to the Norwegian people.
Kongens nyttårstale 2020
In his nyttårstale this year, King Harald spoke to Norwegians about the hardships of 2020 and the hope he has for the coming year.
Norway women win 8th European handball title
The Nowegian women’s handball team won the 2020 European Championship in December, beating the French team 22–20. It was a cause for a big celebration …
“Better days are coming soon”
Prime Minister Erna Solberg reflected on the challenges of 2020 and offered hopeful thoughts for the year ahead in an address on New Year’s Day.
The French connection
When we think of Monet, our thoughts naturally drift to Paris—but Norway? Explore a famous painting of Sandvika with Dr. Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway Art®.
Cozy up with Nordic cool
Swedish-born pianist and composer Henrik Lindstrand has released a new, contemplative album, Nordhem, reviewed here by Melinda Bargreen.
Finding your family in Norway
Astri my Astri publishing in Waukon, Iowa, run by Deb Nelson Gourley, offers resources to help people study their Norwegian genealogy.
Bodø/Glimt “mestered” Eliteserien, clinching title with five games left
After a record-setting season on several levels, Bodø/Glimt captured the Eliteserien title, with an 18-point lead over second-place Molde.
The Search for Thor
In the latest installment of the Search for Thor, Randi Millman-Brown discovers some discomforting details about her Thor’s disappearance.
Comics 12/25
Skavlan by Fredrik Skavlan, with translations by Andy Meyer —Okay: So you’re in rehab, you’re pregnant, you’re driving, and in one hour, you’re going to your job as an air traffic controller. But I...
