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SUMMARY:Trolls: Fairy Tale Cute or Mystical Monster
DESCRIPTION:Trolls are fun fairy tale monsters that are so ugly they’re cute.  But these fairy tales are based on legends of creepy magical monsters in the wood who want to kidnap you and eat you.  We will explore both the lovable and frightening sides of trolls through the artwork of Thomas Dambo’s Detroit Lakes area troll sculptures\, the murals of Fargo’s Sons of Norway Troll Lounge\, Fargo-Moorhead’s unique Hardanger fiddle traditions and more. \nPresenter:  Markus Krueger\, Research Historian at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County.
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/trolls-fairy-tale-cute-or-mystical-monster/
LOCATION:Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge #4-025\, 722 2nd Ave N\, Fargo\, ND\, 58102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Norwegian Heritage
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SUMMARY:Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge - Scrapbook/Craft Project Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 6\, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.\nSaturday\, March 7\, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.\nSunday\, March 8\, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nBring your scrapbooking project or another project to work on. You will have your own 8- foot table to spread out all your items and tools all weekend. Saturday Night Craft Show & Tell – Bring other crafts you do\, or a project you have completed to share with everyone if you wish!  \nCost: $50.00 includes your own 8- foot table for all three days at times listed above. \nThere will be a limited number of extension cords available and a refrigerator for your own lunches\, snacks\, etc. Please feel free to bring your own music if you have your own ear buds or headsets. Mandt Lodge is handicapped accessible. Please DO NOT park in the corner parking lot on Saturday as Livsreise is open that day. \nRegistration: February 20 – Limited space available\, so register you and your friends early! $50.00 fee to be paid at time of registration – no refunds. Email: lauriebarrett79@yahoo.com with your email and phone number for registration info or call (262) 492-5242 \nRegistrations due by February 20 \nDownload Registration Form
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/sons-of-norway-mandt-lodge-scrapbook-craft-project-weekend/
LOCATION:Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge- 5-314\, 317 South Page Street\, Stoughton\, WI\, 53589\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge 5-314":MAILTO:arnesonfamily5@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Immigration Story Program- Anne's Letters
DESCRIPTION:Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge welcomes the public to “Anne’s Letters”\nThursday\, March 12\, at 7:00 PM\nSons of Norway\n317 South Page Street\, in Stoughton. \nWe are so excited to share the Letters from Anne program with you!   Anne Engum was the daughter of Paul and Anne Engum\, born in Norway on July 27\, 1853.  The Engum family emigrated to Coon Valley because the landscape was similar to that of Norway\, with soil that was excellent for farming.  They left Norway on April 12\, 1867\, on the Steamship “Rhea”.  The Engum House\, which is now the centerpiece of the Historic Bekkum Homestead at Norskedalen\, began to be built in 1868.   Anne’s letters were developed based on examples found in “In Their Own Words: Letters from Norwegian Immigrants” by Solveig Zempel and “America-America Letters: A Norwegian-American Family Correspondence” by Bjorn Gunnar Ostgard. Laurie Barrett will lead this interactive night of learning! Refreshments will be served! Everyone is welcome and no reservations are needed! \nPlease contact Darlene Arneson at arnesonfamily5@gmail.com or 608-873-7209 for more information. Mandt Lodge is handicapped accessible with a lift located on the south side of the building. There is parking on the street\, public parking lot behind the Stoughton Senior Center\, or in the Livsreise parking lot if their building is closed. We always encourage you to bring donations for the Stoughton Food Pantry! The public is always welcome at Mandt Lodge!   
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/immigration-story-program-annes-letters/
LOCATION:Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge- 5-314\, 317 South Page Street\, Stoughton\, WI\, 53589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Genealogy,Movie,Rosemaling
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SUMMARY:BEGINNING Rosemaling Mandt Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Please note: \n\nClasses fill up fast\, so register early! If a class is full\, your name will be placed on a waiting list.\nSupplies for the Class will be available for an additional fee of $20.00 per student please let us know at the time of registration if you would like to purchase supplies for your use during the class. Students are required to supply their own brushes. Brushes will be available at the class for you to purchase. You will receive a Supply List on or before March 1\, 2026.\nClasses are dependent upon enrollment. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment\, payment will be refunded in full.\n\nNancy Odalen\, VGM will be teaching this class. This is a class for beginning painters. At this level you will learn brush control and technique\, complete a basic scroll and a flower form. The final task will be to paint a design of at least 3-4 inches in both height and width. The class will be taught in oils\, and we will work on practice boards. There will be supplies available during this class for students who have not rosemaled previously there is a supply fee of $20.00 for those that do not wish to purchase supplies prior to the class. We ask that you purchase your own brushes. (We will have brushes available for you to purchase at the class). We will send out a supply list on or before March 1\, 2026. \nThis will be an interesting\, fun\, and informative class that will provide you with a firm foundation in the art of Rosemaling. For Sons of Norway Members this will provide you with the skills you will need to complete the activities required by Sons of Norway for the Rosemaling Cultural Skills Medal. \nIf you have any questions\, contact Nancy Odalen (608-513-1837-cell or naodalen@charter.net) \nRegistration form and payment is due March 1\, 2026. $25.00 of the class fee is non-refundable\, if you cancel after March 10\, 2026 or do not show up for class on the 1st day without prior notice. \n  \nDownload Registration Form
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/2026-spring-beginning-rosemaling/
LOCATION:Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge- 5-314\, 317 South Page Street\, Stoughton\, WI\, 53589\, United States
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SUMMARY:Koselig Helg (Cozy Weekend)
DESCRIPTION:Koselig Helg kicks off on Friday\, March 20 with a musical social hour from 7pm-8:30pm. The social hour includes light refreshments\, a Norwegian-style sing-a-long\, and a brief musical program. \nKoselig Helg continues on Saturday\, March 21\, with a full day of classes\, coffee breaks\, lunch and dinner. \nFor more information call Giants at (507) 498-5070 or visit their website: https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/koselig-helg-2/
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/koselig-helg-cozy-weekend/
LOCATION:Giants of the Earth Heritage Center\, 163 W Main\, Spring Grove\, MN\, 55974\, United States
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Scandinavian Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 31st annual Scandinavian Breakfast and Nordic Marketplace\nBreakfast\, homemade desserts\, and a Viking Photo Booth make this a fun event!\nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026\, 8am to 11am\nValley Community Center\, 549 5th Street\, Clarkston\, WA 99403\nSponsored by Elvedalen Lodge 2-129\, Lewiston\, Idaho.
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/31st-annual-scandinavian-breakfast/
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CATEGORIES:Breakfast
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SUMMARY:Screening of documentary:  "The Teacher's Protest"
DESCRIPTION:“The Teacher’s Protest” is an 80 minutes documentary about teachers in 1942 occupied Norway.  Teachers must join Nazi Teacher’s League and teach Nazi ideas in their classrooms.  8\,000 of them write protest letters.  They are threatened with salary withdrawal and the sack.  Still they refuse.  In a desperate attempt to break them\, the Nazi government arrests 1000 male teachers and sends them to prison camps 300 miles above the Arctic Circle.  The education system is in chaos and now the battle begins. \nJon Seal’s documentary weaves together archive footage\, first-hand testimony and skillful animation of Herlov Amland’s poignant drawings to tell this gripping story to an international audience.  The Teacher’s Protest is a sad\, tender and uplifting documentary exploring a completely different kind of war story — an inspiring tale of passive resistance\, where the heroes fight without weapons and still win. \nA lead discussion to follow the screening.
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/screening-of-documentary-the-teachers-protest/
LOCATION:Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge #4-025\, 722 2nd Ave N\, Fargo\, ND\, 58102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bunads\, The Traditional Folk Costumes of Norway
DESCRIPTION:Join Rumelva Lodge 1-685 on Thursday March 26th at 6:30PM at Isanti County Historical Society for a special free community event celebrating Bunads of Norway — the vibrant traditional costumes that embody -Norwegian heritage and identity. Rooted in 19th-century national romanticism and inspired by historic folk attire from pre-industrial rural life\, each Bunad features unique regional designs\, intricate embroidery\, silver brooches (sølje)\, and colors that reflect local traditions and landscapes. Worn proudly on occasions like Constitution Day (May 17)\, weddings\, and other celebrations\, Bunads symbolize belonging\, craftsmanship\, and cultural pride\, with over 450 distinct variations across Norway. Come explore stunning examples\, learn their fascinating stories\, and discover why these beautiful garments remain a living link to Norwegian culture. Everyone is welcome—no admission fee!
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/bunads-the-traditional-folk-costumes-of-norway/
LOCATION:Isanti County Historical Society\, 33525 Flanders St. NE\, Cambridge\, MN\, 55008\, United States
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