Sarpsborg is 1000 years old!
Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. “Today Sarpsborg is a vibrant city in Østfold,” said His Majesty King Harald V during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Genesis sculpture in Sarpsborg. “The sculptor produced a...
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Sarpsborg preps for the big 1,000
Sarpsborg gets a $12.5 million facelift Pusser opp Sarpsborg for 100 millioner kroner Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. Morten Nilsen Sarpsborg, Norway Sarpsborg may be turning 1,000 years old, but its downtown doesn’t look...
On the eve of his hometown’s 1,000th Anniversary, Kai Robert returns to the Midwest
Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. On the eve of his hometown of Sarpsborg’s 1,000th anniversary, Norwegian trumpeter extraordinaire Kai Robert Johansen is back. This year he has limited engagements, so don’t miss out! “This...
Hafslund Hovedgård chosen as millennium celebration site
Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. Hafslund Hovedgård, one of Sarpsborg’s grand manor homes, will serve as the central location for the city’s millennium celebration, July 29-31, 2016. On the east side of the Sarpsborg...
Young creators in Sarpsborg
Young creators in Sarpsborg H.R.H. The Crown Prince onThursday visited Kruse Loop and Greåker schools, both of which have good traditions in teaching students to run their own businesses and be innovative. The trip...
Norwegian TV reveals details about Melodi Grand Prix
Today, Leif-Åge Reme, project manager for the Norwegian final of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest – the popular Melodi Grand Prix – confirmed to eurovision.tv that their national final will take place on February...
Golf: Second LET title for Marianne Skarpnord
Norway’s Marianne Skarpnord rolled in a six foot birdie putt at the third playoff hole to clinch her second Ladies European Tour victory at the Carta Si Ladies Italian Open in Milan. The 23-year-old...
Golf: Marianne shares top spot in Italy
Norway’s Marianne Skarpnord is leading in Italy alongside England’s Laura Davies at the Carta Si Ladies Italian Open. After four weeks of absence because of LPGA Qualifying, Marianne Skarpnord, from Sarpsborg, is finally back on the...
Jorid Dagfinrud named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week
MADISON, Wis. — UND Goalie Jorid Dagfinrud made 29 saves – including 15 in the second period – in shutting out top-ranked Wisconsin, 2-0, last Friday (Oct. 2) in the WCHA season opener for...
Orkla sells part of its hydropower assets
Orkla-owned Elkem is selling its hydropower plants in Salten and Bremanger for NOK 6 billion. The total annual power production of the sold plants is 1.7 TWh, of which 1.5 TWh is owned production....
