Category: Norway Near You

Christened by ice Hurtigruten Seattle, Wash. Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, will christen the world’s first hybrid electric–powered expedition cruise ship this fall in Antarctica. MS Roald Amundsen was named after the...

During this town’s sesquicentennial year, we look at its very Norwegian origins Jim Dietz-Kilen Lake Mills, Iowa This is the sesquicentennial year for Lake Mills, a town that straddles the south side of Iowa’s...

Fundraising, fun, & flair Lori Ann Reinhall The Norwegian American In recent weeks, I’ve learned that when Minnesotans do something, they go all out. First, I got to experience Syttende Mai in Minneapolis, and...

New at Norway House Norway House Minneapolis, Minn. Wayzata, Minn.-born Judy Olausen entered the University of Minnesota planning to study architecture. When a class she planned to take was full, she substituted a course...

Washington and Idaho’s new Honorary Consul is “humbled and honored” to serve Lori Ann Reinhall The Norwegian American 2018 was a sad year for Norwegian Americans in the Pacific Northwest with the passing of...

The Norwegian government has pledged NOK 1.5 million toward new event center Norway House Minneapolis, Minn. Norway has pledged NOK 1.5 million (around $175,000) to Norway House in Minneapolis. The funds will help to...

Vesterheim Decorah, Iowa Tattoos have never been more popular. In fact, today, almost one in three Americans has a tattoo. “Tattoo: Identity through Ink,” the exhibit opening June 1 at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American...

Caroline Moore of Brooklyn is crowned the 64th Miss Norway of Greater New York Lars Nilsen Norwegian Immigration Association On April 14, a traditional contest was held at the Norwegian Christian Home and Health...

Thief River Falls, Minn., celebrates Norwegian Heritage Week Jan Strandlie Sons of Norway, Snorre Lodge Norwegian Heritage Week in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a celebration of Norwegian culture in many forms, with an...