On evacuating—and returning home
Larrie Wanberg, Norwegian American Features Editor, shares her experience of the Thomas Fire evacuation, as the wildfire spread terror along the Central California Coast.
Larrie Wanberg, Norwegian American Features Editor, shares her experience of the Thomas Fire evacuation, as the wildfire spread terror along the Central California Coast.
In traditional belief, Julenisser are an important part of a Norwegian child’s Christmas, as well as marzipan treats, including a marzipan pig prize.
The Bygdebok Collection at UND’s Chester Fritz Library is the world’s largest library collection of Norwegian family and farm histories.
Modern technology makes honoring grandparents and communicating across generations a breeze this Grandparents Day Larrie Wanberg Features Editor Grandparents Day is September 10—a day of celebration that is commonly practiced opposite of the original...
A Lur, a long wooden “trumpet” about five to six feet long that is wrapped in birch bark, is a unique Norwegian folk instrument.
Memories of past holidays mix with celebrations still occurring in Norwegian enclaves Larrie Wanberg Features Editor Sixty years ago on a Fulbright Fellowship to the University of Oslo, I became immersed face-to-face in my...
One writer’s cancer experience uncovers compassionate care Larrie Wanberg Features Editor As a retired health-care provider and cancer survivor, I can share good news in cancer treatment from a unique perspective. One day, I...
Larrie Wanberg Features Editor The future of education is currently a national debate in Congress, with ongoing discussions of a host of issues concerning what are the best pathways of learning for our diverse...
Larrie Wanberg Features Editor Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing segments in the travel industry, according to the Global Wellness Institute, a non-profit educational foundation. Wellness travel is reported to be a $494...
Larrie Wanberg Features Editor A cherished family artifact of a Viking Beer Bowl dating back to 1769 became a centerpiece over decades on our living room table and became a symbol of how acknowledging...