Skipshund og krigshelt
Eighty years later, we celebrate Bamse, the Norwegian St. Bernard dog who went to sea to become a World War II hero.
Category: Norwegian Heritage
Wedding blends tradition with diversity
The Norwegian American reports on the royal wedding in Geiranger, where Princess Märtha Louise married Durek Verrett, a Los Angeles shaman.
Creating community through crafts
Knit & Gather is a new Twin Cities business that brings people together to learn traditional Nordic knitting.
Remembering Col. Hans Christian Heg
A series of events are planned at Noway House in Minneapolis to remember the legacy of Civil War hero Col. Hans Christian Heg.
A Viking ship makes it way to the New World
Timothy Boyce tells the tale of the Gokstad Viking ship, its replica at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and what you can experience today.
In loving memory: Berit Inger Brown
The Norwegian American remembers Berit Inger Brown, proud Norwegian, loving mother, and loyal subscriber to our newspaper.
Rosemaling in a modern narrative
“Boreal Ornament V” by Tara Austin is a new exhibit at Vesterheim Museum that presents the traditional art of rosemaling in a modern narrative.
Storting president makes remarkable visit to Norway Block
Storting President Masud Gharahkhani visited Norway Block in Minneapolis to speak at Mindekirken and Norway House.
Han Ola og han Per: Norskies, neighbors, and friends
From Spring Grove, Minn., “Han Ola og han Per” is a humorous depcition of the trials and tribulations of Midwest Norskie immgrants.
Explore Spring Grove this fall with Norway House
Norway House is traveling to Spring Grove, the first Norwegian settlement established in Minnesota in the 1800s.
Volunteerism is the key to Mindekirken’s success
Over 100 years old, Mindekirken in Minneapolis understands that the key to its survival and success lies with its extensive network of volunteers.
Sylvsmidja shines at Norway House Midtsommer Gala
Norwegian jeweler Sylvsmidja presents a giant sølje silver piece to Norway House in Minneapolis at its June Midtsommer Gala.
