Think hygge, snow, and gingerbread
The 6th Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House in Minneapolis, viewable online, opened Nov. 6, 2020, and runs until Jan. 2, 2021.
Category: Norway Near You
Bringing Nordic culture to America
CEO of the National Nordic Museum Eric Nelson, named Swedish American of the Year in 2018, has worked hard to bring Nordic culture to America.
Norwegian honorary consulate moves to Norway House
Norway House in Minneapolis announces that the Norwegian honorary consulate has relocated to its premises, deepening their partnership.
Getting to know Eivind Heiberg
Get to know Eivind Heiberg, longtime CEO of Sons of Norway and current Honorary Consul General of Norway in Minneapolis.
Immigration, dual citizenship, visas, oh my!
Now that Norway has allowed for dual citizenship in some cases, experts and officials weigh in on what you should know if you plan to apply.
Innovation to overcome challenges
Victoria Hofmo interviews Bonnie Juul from Shawnee Skogen 5-689, a new Sons of Norway Lodge in southern Illinois.
Pennsylvania perfection
The bucolic town of Milford, Pa., with a population of less than 1,000, offers a funky coffeehouse, about a dozen arts and antique shops, and great food.
Strike up the band
Victoria Hofmo reports on Brooklyn United Marching Band, which recently hosted Norwegian school corps from Oslo: Marienlyst, Kjelsås, and Uranienborg.
The historic “Red Church” in Logan Square needs your help
The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, or Minnekirken, in Chicago’s Logan Square is in need of repairs and church staff are seeking help to fund the work.
Cut from Scandinavian Cloth
Victoria Hofmo interviews fashion designer Melanie Trygg, contestant on this season of Project Runway and the person behind the fashion line Kläd.
