A message from your editor
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall previews the content in this month’s issue full of holiday spirit and its julehefte (Christmas booklet).
Category: Opinion
We must avoid treating people differently
Marte Mjøs Persen, Norway’s minister of labor and social inclusion, writes that Norwegians must be careful to treat all refugees fairly.
More than just flags and lutefisk
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who discusses the reasons our national friendship with Norway is so important.
Relevant then, relevant now
Terje Joranger writes about The Emigrants, a film based on Vilhelm Moberg’s novel series about Scandinavian emigrants to the United States.
The legacy of the great emigrant saga
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall shares her family story of emigration when introducing the theme of articles in this edition of the newspaper.
Summer internships make a difference
Luther College student Nick Rogness says his summer internship with The Norwegian American took him out of his comfort zone to learn new things.
A new schoolyear, new beginnings
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall reports on her visit to Norway, meeting news contributors, and upcoming changes for the paper.
Bloody tourists!
Musician Gunnar Hjálmarsson (aka Dr. Gunni) makes a list of things that tourism has done to “ruin” cities in Iceland. (It’s not what you think.)
Welcome to Iceland!
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall invites readers to enjoy our Iceland issue full of beautiful photos, sheep, wool, sweaters, art, and humor.
Back of the line
Monica Sydgård,a director at Save the Children Norway, says rate of poverty has tripled, leaving many children behind in school and activities.
