Meet the Artist of the 2025 Ornament
The original artwork for this year’s limited edition rosemaled ornament was painted by Karen Van Loan of Apple Valley, MN.
Decorah Decks Out for Crown Prince Visit
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.
Jotunheimen Discovery: First of its Kind!
In Jotunheimen National Park, a team of archaeologists uncovered an artifact dating around 1,000 years old.
World Champion Porridge
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.
Try Sven Seljom’s World Championship-winning porridge
Sven recommends using klippet havre, or steel cut oats.
Halloweenkage (Halloween Marble Loaf Cake)
Try this delicious and festive spiced cake to welcome all that fall has to offer.
Velkommen til Amerika – Welcoming the Restauration to the US
Anticipation is building, and as of this week, the Restauration’s dot has reached the Atlantic coast of the United States.
A Royal Visit
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.
Emigrasjonsbunaden – The Emigration Bunad
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.
Hearty Salmon Pumpkin Soup
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.
The Desire for a Coolcation in Norway
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.
Rare Viking Cross Discovered
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.