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Sons of Norway Host Christmas Celebration

Those at the Kringen Lodge say they like to combine Norwegian traditions with a couple of new wrinkles.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sons of Norway held their traditional Scandinavian holiday event on Sunday, looking to celebrate the season with classic Norwegian traditions and a sense of community. The event began at 2:00 P.M. in the Juven Ballroom of the Kringen Lodge. There was live music ranging from ukuleles to accordions, an ugly sweater contest, and of course,…

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Norwegian patriotism on display during Syttende Mai

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Grab some lutefisk and lefse as it’s Syttende Mai. It’s celebrated for the signing of Norway’s constitution on May 17th, 1814. It made the country an independent kingdom to try and avoid being ceded to Sweden after Denmark-Norway’s defeat in the Napoleonic Wars. Fargo’s Sons of Norway celebrated Constitution Day with a feast including aquavit flights,…