Join Rumelva Lodge at Isanti County Historical Society as we learn about the wooden wonders that brought Christianity to the Scandinavian People during the medieval times. Following the brief history lesson, we are going to have friendly, stress-free trivia game. Refreshments and snacks provided complimentary of Sons of Norway Rumelva Lodge.
Why is Oct 9 chosen for Leif Erikson Day? Because the ship Restauration, coming from Stavanger, Norway, arrived on October 9. Join us at our October 14 Lodge Meeting. Our own lodge member, Leif Erickson, was chosen to be "the" Leif Erikson while a teenager for the first Leif Erikson Day. He will present his story, starting with his selection, his experiences [...]
Hardanger Fiddle player, Eden Ehm, will start out our 2025-26 concert series at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center. The Sons of Norway, Gro Svendsen Lodge 1-689, will be sponsoring the event. Open to the public. Tickets are $15 at the door.
An Invitation to Our Nordic / Scandinavian Friends to Celebrate: The Ship Restauration 200th Anniversary 1825 -2025. Socialize with Dessert and Coffee at 6:30 Presentation begins at 7:30pm On Aug. 11, 2025, our cultural program will feature member Mark Bjorgo and his presentation about the 200th Anniversary of the first organized Norwegian emigration to North America. On July 4, 1825, a group of 52 [...]
Thursday, October 9 at 7 pm Calvary Lutheran Church, Federal Way (map) Pre-register here Friday, October 10 at 7 pm Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Bellevue (map) Pre-register here Sunday, October 12 at 3 pm Ballard First Lutheran Church, Seattle (map) Pre-register here In collaboration with Puget Sound Concert Opera we will be commemorating Crossings 200 with performances of Seattle’s own [...]
Each year Syttende Mai Minnesota hosts a banquet and reception in honor of Norway’s Constitution Day. Join us for this year’s event on Saturday, May 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Norway House in Minneapolis! Our program will feature St. Olaf College, a world-class higher education institution that was founded by early Norwegian immigrants in Minnesota. As St. Olaf celebrates its 150th Anniversary [...]
"SAILING INTO SPRING - A Giants Musical Celebration at Spring Grove's FEST BUILDING sponsored by Giants of the Earth Heritage Center as a fundraising fest of music and food. Featuring Luren Singers with guest Soprano Rachel Grippen Storlie and Celebrating 50 years with Dr. David Judisch leading Luren Singing Society. Reserve your seat online or call Giants with a Credit Card and [...]
Three performers. One afternoon. Family friendly. Jason Busniewski - Tradition Fiddle Music and Storyteller Peer Gynt Dancers - Nordic youth Dance Group Too Old Cat - Folk Music Duo Begins at 1:30pm Falcon Ridge Middle School - 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road - Apple Valley, MN Tickets available at: NorsotaPresents.com $20 You DON'T want to miss this excellent line up!
Don't miss this traditional annual event! Norwegian Cod has been ordered and will be baked in the Norwegian way and served with the traditional side dishes of Norwegian Culture. Seating is Limited so get your tickets before they are gone! Tickets for this event can be purchased during the following Sons of Norway Harald Haarfager events at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N 5th [...]
The January 2021 edition of Viking featured member David Ellingson’s kayak adventures through the fjords of Norway. The self-described “water spirit” tackled epic mileage while receiving help from “fjord angels,” communing with the spirits of his ancestors, and learning some life lessons along the way.
