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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.

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

A summer job turns serious when a young woman takes the reins on a remote farm—and learns far more than how to herd sheep

The Hardanger region in western Norway is home to many natural wonders, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors.

Like the layers of a celebratory bløtkake at Syttende Mai, the name Sons of Norway is multi-tiered and laden with rich bits of history. Let’s break down the ingredients of how our name came to be.

Fraternal Manager Jana Velo has been a member of Sons of Norway since she was in the single digits. Since 2014, Jana has served in various cultural roles in the Fraternal department and is the Content Editor for Viking magazine, E-Post and Newsletter Service.

This recipe is a classic Norwegian dish; a slowly roasted leg of lamb served with creamed and gratinated potatoes and vegetables. 

The story of the presidents is the story of North American immigration itself and the transformation from newcomers to homegrown citizens. Many of our first officers worked at any job they could find, to establish a foothold in their new country. Some attended college, but many sacrificed their own advancement to launch the next generation into higher education and advanced professions.

King Harald and Queen Sonja have reigned in Norway since 1991. They enjoy a high approval rating with the citizens of Norway, but when they first met, their relationship was highly controversial.

As the rest of us were just getting started on our new year’s resolutions, on January 25, a young Norwegian was already checking a major one off her list. Karen Kyllesø set a new record as the youngest solo skier of all time to reach the South Pole.