A pin designed to inspire
Laila Simon writes about Erik Bjarne Witzøe, who created the winning commemorative pin for the 2023 17th of May Seattle celebration.
Author: Laila Simon
Surrogacy can be a way to happiness and equality
Laila Simon reports on surrogacy as a way for some to realize their dreams of becoming parents, even though the practice is illegal in Norway.
Winter school in Norway
Laila Simon writes about Norgesskolen’s new winter program, a week-long language immersion program in Oslo focused on winter activities.
Hugs to your heritage with Scandinavian Hearts
Laila Simon writes about Wendy Jangaard Jensen and her business, Scandinavian Hearts, which focuses on cultural symbols in everyday life.
Norway House celebrates roots, embraces diversity
Laila Simon reports on Norway House’s exhibit WOVEN: from life itself, which shows work of artists with disabilities in Minneapolis and Norway.
Finding Norway at the Minnesota State Fair
Laila Simon tastes new food, including Nordic Waffles, Nordic Spiced Tea, and Ole and Lena’s Norwegian Onion Rings at the Minnesota State Fair.
History Alive Project
Laila Simon talks to Ruth and Dave Amundson, who started History Alive Project in Westby, Wis., to teach about the town’s Norwegian heritage.
Creating kos
Kos in the winter months to try and reduce seasonal depression and fatigue during the “dark time” of the year.
Into the next 100 years
Laila Simon provides an overview of the special events planned to celebrate 100 years of Mindekirken.
A pilgrimage home
Laila Simon reports on Lori Erickson’s book, The Soul of the Family Tree, which took her on a genealogical journey to discover her roots.
