Category: Norsk Språk

Queen Sonja gives a speech in honor of her grandson Prince Sverre Magnus, who celebrated his 18th birthday at the royal palace in Oslo, Norway.

Norsk 101’s Christie Ericson writes about a favorite Christmas story, Snekker Andersen og Julenissen (Carpenter Andersen and Santa Claus).

The leaders of the political parties at the Norwegian parliament are all women, and they gathered for a historic meeting on Oct. 18.

Gangstad Gårdsysteri Nidelven Blå blue cheese from Trøndelag, Norway, was named the world’s best cheese at the 2023 world cheese championships.

Norsk 101’s Christie Ericson writes about Nordic festivals and markets that take place throughout the year in the United States and Norway.

Norway’s Oscar-nomination committee chooses the documentary Fedrelandet (The Fatherland) by filmmaker Margreth Olin for the 96th Academy Awards.

The Norwegian government considers increasing monetary aid to Gaza, while opposition parties argue for reevaluating aid to Palestinians.

In her Norsk 101 column, Christie Ericson writes about her weeklong retreat at Vesterheim’s Folk Art Apprentice Program in Decorah, Iowa.

The World Health Organization has released a report on the global mental-health crisis and its toll on nearly 1 billion people worldwide.

The Norwegian crown prince couple celebrated their 50th birthdays with a backyard party at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Aug. 25.

Christie Ericson’s Norsk 101 column focuses on Norwegian author Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and his home Aulestad, which is now a museum.

Mindekirken Norwegian Language & Culture Program now offers classes both in-person and online, which opens up a new world of learning.