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On October 6, 2025, a chilly Monday morning in Decorah, Iowa, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, made an esteemed visit to Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School.

In Jotunheimen National Park, a team of archaeologists uncovered an artifact dating around 1,000 years old.

In early October, Sven Seljom was crowned the World Champion of Porridge Making in Scotland. The 57-year-old tech consultant from Mandal was the first Norwegian to bring home the gold.

Sven recommends using klippet havre, or steel cut oats. 

Try this delicious and festive spiced cake to welcome all that fall has to offer. 

Anticipation is building, and as of this week, the Restauration’s dot has reached the Atlantic coast of the United States.

To mark the 200th anniversary of the first Norwegian emigration to the United States, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will visit the United States October 6-9, 2025. The visit will help to strengthen cooperation between Norway and the United States, especially in business, research and culture.

When Sons of Norway was cleaning out storage closets in 2018, imagine my utter surprise not only to unbox a full bunad in new condition, but to find one with a unique theme. There had to be a good story behind this rare find.

This delicious creamy soup bursts with flavor and is the perfect introduction to fall weather. You’ll feel like you’re in Bergen, Norway, with every bite.

For many, the term “vacation” is paired with warm weather, beaches, water, and sun. This is especially true for those of us who live in an area with four seasons – one of which can tend to feel long and frigid.

Yet more Viking era treasure has been unearthed, this time in Northern Germany. By the banks of the Schlei River near Haithabu, Germany, metal detectorist Arjen Spiesswinkel made the impressive discovery.

This whole year we have been covering the history of the sloop Restauration which sailed into migration history in 1825 as the first organized group of Norwegians to make the voyage to America.

This take on potato salad is perfect for a fall picnic or potluck. The flavorful ingredients are sure to satisfy the tastebuds. 

Last week, 65 members from lodges across Norway gathered in Stavanger to bid the Restauration god seilas (happy sailing).

In the town of Gjøvik, Norway, a very unique recreational activity got its start. The activity is known as Stolpejakten or “the pole hunt” in English. Pole hunting consists of finding poles that are located in municipalities throughout Norway.