The Norwegian American

The Norwegian American The voice of Norway in America since 1889. We are the only Norwegian-American newspaper in existence! Join in the fun as a subscriber or advertiser!

Published twice monthly, we are proud to bring our readers news from Norway and the Norwegian-American community. Call us at (206) 784-4617 or email [email protected] for details. More subscription information at www.norwegianamerican.com/subscribe/.

Enter the enchanting world of Haugtussa, the Mountain Maid, with renowned Grieg scholar William H. Halverson....
02/21/2025

Enter the enchanting world of Haugtussa, the Mountain Maid, with renowned Grieg scholar William H. Halverson....

Enter the enchanting world of Haugtussa, the Mountain Maid, with renowned Grieg scholar William H. Halverson.

The Norwegian government has plans to strengthen civil defense in the face of crises and wars on local, regional, and na...
02/20/2025

The Norwegian government has plans to strengthen civil defense in the face of crises and wars on local, regional, and national levels....

The Norwegian government has plans to strengthen civil defense in the face of crises and wars on local, regional, and national levels.

Explore the life of Sondre Norheim, Norwegian immigrant and the father of Telemark skiing, with Christie Ericson and Nor...
02/19/2025

Explore the life of Sondre Norheim, Norwegian immigrant and the father of Telemark skiing, with Christie Ericson and Norsk 101....

Explore the life of Sondre Norheim, Norwegian immigrant and the father of Telemark skiing, with Christie Ericson and Norsk 101.

Learn about, about primstav, the wooden calendar stick used in Norway and to mark the seasons and important days: of the...
02/18/2025

Learn about, about primstav, the wooden calendar stick used in Norway and to mark the seasons and important days: of the year....

Learn about, about primstav, the wooden calendar stick used in Norway and to mark the seasons and important days: of the year.

While avalanche danger is everywhere on the slopes, safety is about risk management and informed decision...
02/17/2025

While avalanche danger is everywhere on the slopes, safety is about risk management and informed decision...

While avalanche danger is everywhere on the slopes, safety is about risk management and informed decisions.

Trondheim, the Viking capital of Norway, is a popular tourist destination. Explore some of the best places to stay with ...
02/14/2025

Trondheim, the Viking capital of Norway, is a popular tourist destination. Explore some of the best places to stay with David Nikel....

Trondheim, the Viking capital of Norway, is a popular tourist destination. Explore some of the best places to stay with David Nikel.

Daytona Danielsen has published a new "Frozen" cookbook, which includes recipes for Norwegian favorites, old and new....
02/13/2025

Daytona Danielsen has published a new "Frozen" cookbook, which includes recipes for Norwegian favorites, old and new....

Daytona Danielsen has published a new Frozen cookbook, which includes recipes for Norwegian favorites, old and new.

It's official: Norway's superstar cross-country ski champion Therese Johaug has unretired, and she is making a whopping ...
02/12/2025

It's official: Norway's superstar cross-country ski champion Therese Johaug has unretired, and she is making a whopping comeback....

It's official: Norway's superstar cross-country ski champion Therese Johaug has unretired, and she is making a whopping comeback.

Michael Kleiner provides an exclusive preview of what to expect at the upcoming 2025 World Ski Championships in Trondhei...
02/11/2025

Michael Kleiner provides an exclusive preview of what to expect at the upcoming 2025 World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway....

Michael Kleiner provides an exclusive preview of what to expect at the upcoming 2025 World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway.

Familiegjenforening må begrenses for å muliggjøre en bedre integrering NTB Justisminister Emilie Enger Mehl (Sp) mener d...
02/10/2025

Familiegjenforening må begrenses for å muliggjøre en bedre integrering NTB Justisminister Emilie Enger Mehl (Sp) mener det er viktig å begrense antallet som kommer til Norge på familieinnvandring. Nå øker hun kravet til underhold. De fleste som kommer til Norge fra land utenfor EU, kommer hit gjennom familieinnvandring. Før må man ha en inntekt på NOK 335.000 kroner før skatt for at søknaden om gjenforening skal bli godkjent....

New financial requirements have been put in place for bringing in other family members of refugees in Norway to prevent a larger crisis.

The year 2024 was the Norwegian royals' annus horribilis, as the family was plagued by sickness and embroiled in s scand...
02/09/2025

The year 2024 was the Norwegian royals' annus horribilis, as the family was plagued by sickness and embroiled in s scandals....

The year 2024 was the Norwegian royals' annus horribilis, as the family was plagued by sickness and embroiled in s scandals.

Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen married Ella Victoria Malone at the Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo on Jan. 4....
02/08/2025

Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen married Ella Victoria Malone at the Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo on Jan. 4....

Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen married Ella Victoria Malone at the Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo on Jan. 4.

Geneaologist Liv Marit Haakenstad is on the search for Norwegians immigrant and their descendants in Utah, with plans fo...
02/07/2025

Geneaologist Liv Marit Haakenstad is on the search for Norwegians immigrant and their descendants in Utah, with plans for a new book....

Geneaologist Liv Marit Haakenstad is on the search for Norwegians immigrant and their descendants in Utah, with plans for a new book.

In his New Year's speech, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stressed the significance of 200 years of Norwegian emigration...
02/07/2025

In his New Year's speech, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stressed the significance of 200 years of Norwegian emigration to North America....

In his New Year's speech, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stressed the significance of 200 years of Norwegian emigration to North America.

Editor Emerita Lori Ann Reinhall introduces the February 2025 issue, as she welcomes the newspaper's new managing editor...
02/06/2025

Editor Emerita Lori Ann Reinhall introduces the February 2025 issue, as she welcomes the newspaper's new managing editor, Line Klevmo Beumer....

Editor Emerita Lori Ann Reinhall introduces the February 2025 issue, as she welcomes the newspaper's new managing editor, Line Klevmo Beumer.

The exhibition "Vibrant Traditions" has opened at Norway House in Minneapolis, showcasing some of the best Midwest talen...
02/04/2025

The exhibition "Vibrant Traditions" has opened at Norway House in Minneapolis, showcasing some of the best Midwest talent in the textile arts....

The exhibition Vibrant Traditions has opened at Norway House in Minneapolis, showcasing some of the best Midwest talent in the textile arts.

King Harald of Norway addressed Norwegian people around the world with a message of hope in his annual New Year’ Eve spe...
02/03/2025

King Harald of Norway addressed Norwegian people around the world with a message of hope in his annual New Year’ Eve speech 2024....

King Harald of Norway addressed Norwegian people around the world with a message of hope in his annual New Year’ Eve speech 2024.

A Ballard native dives into her heritage when she learns that a friend's grandmother came from the same remote village I...
01/31/2025

A Ballard native dives into her heritage when she learns that a friend's grandmother came from the same remote village In Norway as hers....

A Ballard native dives into her heritage when she learns that a friend's grandmother came from the same remote village In Norway as hers.

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We are the only Norwegian-American newspaper in existence! Published every other Friday, we are proud to bring our readers news from Norway and the Norwegian-American community. Join in the fun as a subscriber or advertiser! Call us at (206) 784-4617 or email [email protected] for details. More subscription information at www.norwegianamerican.com/subscribe/.