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Sons of Norway Welcomed Nearly 1700 New Members In the USA, Canada and Norway in 2018

See the latest results by lodge now                               An extra “Congratulations!” to recruiting members who received $25 gift cards in our April, May, June and July monthly recruiter drawings. Much appreciation to our sponsors of these gifts: Our Sons of Norway Financial Services department, bringing members peace of [...]

By |August 11th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off on Sons of Norway Welcomed Nearly 1700 New Members In the USA, Canada and Norway in 2018

Cooking with Katrín

In the July issue of Viking, we feature three seafood recipes from Scandinavian author, photographer and blogger Katrín Björk. Originally from Iceland, she lived in Denmark for 14 years and is now based in New York’s Hudson Valley.

By |July 15th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Tags: , |Comments Off on Cooking with Katrín

Norway, U.S. Sign Cooperative Anti-Doping Agreement

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and Anti-doping Norway signed an agreement this week to strengthen both countries’anti-doping programs through the exchange of knowledge and experience.

By |June 28th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Norway, U.S. Sign Cooperative Anti-Doping Agreement

Attention Convention Attendees: It’s Time to Book It!

DO NOT DELAY – The deadline to make your hotel reservation at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bloomington Minn., for the Sons of Norway 2018 International Convention is July 19. PLEASE NOTE – Sons of Norway is once again utilizing the services of a housing bureau to make all hotel reservations. Please do NOT contact the hotel directly as they will not [...]

By |June 15th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Attention Convention Attendees: It’s Time to Book It!

Celebrating Midsommmer

What started as a pagan ceremony to ward off evil spirits and honor the sun is now a beloved celebration of nature, community and warm summer nights. Midsommer is celebrated throughout Scandinavia on different days from June 19-25—and specifically recognized in Norway on June 24. Midsommer originates long before Christianity was introduced, and began as an observation of summer solstice; the [...]

By |June 14th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Celebrating Midsommmer

What’s Next For Nathan Myhrvold?

Known for his multi-volume books Modernist Cuisine and Modernist Bread, Nathan Myhrvold pushes the boundaries for culinary science as a chef, photographer, scientist and writer. The June issue of Viking magazine highlights the Norwegian-American and his life of fascinations, from physics to photography, climate change to modernist cuisine. In his state-of-the-art cooking lab in Bellevue, Wash., Myhrvold is advancing the state [...]

By |June 1st, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on What’s Next For Nathan Myhrvold?

Pursuing Her Passion

In the May issue of Viking, we talked with Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial Scholarship recipient Shiloh Curtis. She hails from Sunnyvale, Calif., and attends college at MIT. Curtis is passionate about robotics. See more from the interview below. Q: What sparked your interest in robotics? A: I think my dad was mostly responsible for this. When I was a kid, we [...]

By |May 15th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Pursuing Her Passion

Showcase Your Talent and Win!

2018 International Folk Art Competition & Exhibition Join us in celebrating talent and culture by participating in the International Folk Art Competition & Exhibition, part of the International Convention in Bloomington, Minn., August 15 -19. Sons of Norway members with all levels of artistry, from amateur to professional, can exhibit work in several Norwegian folk art categories including rosemaling, hardanger embroidery, [...]

By |May 14th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Showcase Your Talent and Win!

Is Antarctica on Your Life List?

Release your inner explorer and join us Thursday, June 14, to learn about our 2019 Signature Journey: Water, Wildlife & the Wonders of Antarctica. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Peter Neill, Director of the World Ocean Observatory and Borton Overseas’ featured lecturer on this Antarctic journey. Peter is a renowned expert in maritime history, art, exploration, and marine environmental issues. [...]

By |May 11th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Is Antarctica on Your Life List?

More With Lise Lunge-Larsen

While growing up in Norway, Lise Lunge-Larsen loved listening to her parents read folktales. Her passion for children’s literature grew when she moved to the United States. Today, she’s written eight books, including her latest “Seven Ways to Trick a Troll.” Check out her interview in the May issue of Viking magazine, and see more below. What inspired you to become [...]

By |May 1st, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on More With Lise Lunge-Larsen
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