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Coming next month: Norwegian Cultural Adventure

The Norwegian Cultural Adventure will be happening at Norsota’s March 10 meeting. Things happening include tasting goro crackers, lefse, kranse kake, krumkake, rosettes and flatbread. Some of these events will be happening live with delicious aromas tempting you. Rosemaling and … Continue reading

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Gary Gundrud on the King and Queen’s visit

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Dick Enstad introduced Gary Gandrud, Honorary Consul General of Norway, who talked about the King and Queen’s visit to Minneapolis in October last fall. It had been 15 years since their last royal visit. They came and visited specific places … Continue reading

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The tale of two bridges

Hans Sandom will present a slide show created especially for Norsota. It depicts removal of the old bridge to the family farm in Norway, followed by the construction of the new bridge. The old bridge to their home was built … Continue reading

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Julebord

In December we celebrated the season with our annual Julebord. Long before the introduction of Christianity, a festival was always held in Norway during the midwinter season. From it Norwegian Christmas got its name, “Jul.” It is the biggest holiday … Continue reading

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Phil Lacher, woodcarver and artist

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Woodcarver Phil Lacher presented the November 12 program. Phil displayed several examples of his excellent work. Phil is a native Minnesotan. His grandmother taught him the art when he was 12 years old, and he has been carving ever since. … Continue reading

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