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 event held every day for a week or more surrounding Syttende Mai (the 17th of May).
In 2019, eight days are planned, beginning with Uff Da Day at the Pioneer Village on Sat., May 11. The following Sat., May 18, Dr. Odd Lovoll will speak at the public library and an obstacle race called the Uff Da Challenge will be run.
During the week between, we include a movie night, a smørgåsbord dinner, open house with Scandinavian goodies, an old-time dance, and
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