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Syttende Mai Celebrations Return To Kringen Lodge

Syttende Mai Celebrations Return to Sons of Norway

Norway's Constitution Day falling on a Sunday meant there were plenty of folks free to celebrate the occasion.

May 17, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Joyous music filled the gathering space at the Kringen Lodge on May 17th, colloquially known as Syttende Mai. It’s also known as Constitution Day – and with that document’s signing taking place way back in 1814, Norway’s constitution is the third oldest written constitution still in use. In Norway, large parades often take place, and the…

Sons of Norway Host Christmas Celebration

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

December 14, 2025

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,…

Norwegian patriotism on display during Syttende Mai

May 17, 2022

Site Staff,

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,…