Category: Norway Near You

Victoria Hofmo interviews fashion designer Melanie Trygg, contestant on this season of Project Runway and the person behind the fashion line Kläd.

Lori Ann Reinhall On Sunday, Oct. 13, Walter and Louise Hanson of The Nordic Shop in Rochester, Minn., graciously opened up their home to introduce Rochester residents to the staff from Vesterheim, the National...

Faith in the future LORI ANN REINHALL The Norwegian American There was a time when the neighborhood surrounding Chicago’s Logan Square was at the heart of the Norwegian community, with specialty shops, clubs, and...

Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame Minot, N.D. Three new inductees will be welcomed into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame at ceremonies in Minot, N.D., on Sept. 24, 2019. The three honorees are: Darin Erstad The...

The Norwegian American Genealogical Center (NAGC) and Naeseth Library in Madison, Wis., names Deerfield native Dana M. Kelly as its new executive director.

Sons of Norway Third District members and friends celebrate summer with annual Lobsterfest at Land of the Vikings, aka LOV.

On June 11, the Norwegian NY Consulate had an unexpected type of party—a housewarming. Guests were greeted by the gracious Consul General Harriet Berg.

Gallery exhibition explores the iconic pans Carstens Smith Ingebretsen’s Bundt cakes are everywhere—providing desserts at potlucks, getting comedic cameos in movies like My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and making noteworthy appearances on The Great...

Educator Willie C. Stewart selected as 2019 greater Tacoma peace laureate Janet Ruud Greater Tacoma Peace Prize The Greater Tacoma Peace Prize (GTPP) is proud to announce that Willie C. Stewart Sr. has been...