Emigrant Stories We Carry: an afternoon of sharing our ancestors' stories through oral tradition | at the Nordic Center in Duluth, MN 2025

Emigrant Stories We Carry

An afternoon of sharing our ancestors’ stories through oral tradition Do you have a family story from the past describing your ancestors’ experience in emigrating…

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The Year of the Hare by Arto Paasilinna | Nordic Center Duluth Minnesota book club

January Book Club

For our January book selection we are going to read something rare: a comic Finnish novel. The book is The Year of the Hare by…

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The Fish Can Sing by Halldor Laxness Nordic Center Duluth Minnesota book club

December Book Club

Meeting: December 12, 2024 For our December read we travel to Iceland to read Nobel Prize winner, Halldor Laxness’ beloved novel, The Fish Can Sing. It isa…

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The Royal Physicians Visit by Per Olov Enquist Nordic Center Duluth book club

November Book Club

For our November novel, The Royal Physician’s Visit, we travel back to the late 1700s and the Danish monarchy. The author, Per Olov Enquist, tells…
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The Nordic Center Book Club October 2024: The Bell in the Lake by Lars Mytting

October Book Club

Lars Mytting, bestselling author of Norwegian Wood, brings his deep knowledge of history, carpentry, fishing, and stave churches to this compelling historical novel, an international bestseller…
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Bringing Your Memoir To Life Workshop with Kristbjørg Eide at the Nordic Center in Duluth, MN 2024

Bringing Your Memoir To Life

I am sorry to report that the 3 workshops, “Bringing Your Memoir To Life” have been cancelled.  Kris Eide has had a medical emergency and…

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Duluth-stämman 2023 presented by the Nordic Center

Duluth-stämman 2024

Join us in Duluth on June 7th & 8th for Duluth-stämman 2024, a wonderful weekend of music, dance, learning, and community. A tradition that originated…

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American Scandinavian Foundation Grants

The American Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) has generously awarded our immediate community three separate grants! Official Language from ASF’s press release:New York, NY—The American-Scandinavian Foundation is…

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International Women's Day 2024

In Praise of Women

International Women’s Day: March 8, 2024 Nordic Crowns & Beyond Workshop 5-7pm at the Nordic CenterWomen and Women-Identifying folks are welcome to join us for a…

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Ponyfolk at the Nordic Center Duluth MN

Ponyfolk in Concert

THE NORDIC CENTER OF DULUTH PRESENTS     … a special evening of old folk tunes and contemporary original songs, as Ponyfolk perform their unique…

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Pepperkakebyen 2023 at the Nordic Center in Duluth MN

Pepperkakebyen 2023

Help us to build our annual Gingerbread City! November 17 – December 16th MAKE YOUR OWN: The sky’s the limit! Create your very own gingerbread…

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Nordic Music Workshop Series w/ Paul Dahlin at the Nordic Center in Duluth MN 2023

Nordic Music Workshop Series

Nordic Music Workshop Series w/ Paul Dahlin The Nordic Center is hosting a series of fiddle workshops from November through April on the third Sunday…

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Sunfundays Return in 2023 at the Nordic Center in Duluth MN

SunFUNdays! Return

SunFUNdays are back!  You and your family have been missing these craft adventures. Please join us at the Nordic Center. More fantastic opportunities to learn,…

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Ethel Ray Nance

Ethel Ray Nance Day

In celebration with community members, the City of Duluth invites the media and public to an event to honor Duluth-born civil rights activist Ethel Ray…
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Pepperkakebyen 2022 at the Nordic Center in Duluth MN

Pepperkakebyen 2022

Celebrating our 11th year! November 18 – December 18, 2022 Oct. 31: Last day to purchase pre-made kits Nov. 12: In-Person Gingerbread Workshop Nov. 13:…

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History of 17. Mai

Learn the history of the 17th of May celebration in Norway! 885: Norway becomes an independent, unified kingdom under Harald Hårfagre (Harald Hairfair)
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Pepperkakebyen 2021 at the Nordic Center in Duluth MN

Pepperkakebyen 2021

Make your own The sky’s the limit! You can create your own gingerbread house from scratch OR you can purchase $25 premade kits from our…

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A Brief History of Rosemaling

Decorative painting was practiced in Europe for centuries, but the style called Rosemaling is a unique Norwegian expression of it. It is also a relatively…
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ICELANDIC NATIONAL DAY 2021

On June 17th every year Icelanders mark the 1944 foundation of their republic and independence from Danish rule. The day also happens to be the…

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Sweden’s National Day June 6th

Although Sweden is an old nation that first emerged in the early 12th century, the Swedish national day is a young tradition and relatively misunderstood…
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National Sami Day Feb. 6th!

Sami National Day is coming up this Saturday! Thanks to covid, many events are virtual this year – which means you can enjoy them from…
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The Huldrefolk (Hidden Folk) Trail!

Go on a family-friendly adventure to learn about Trolls, Nisser, Fairies, Dwarfs, and more! There have been signs of “hidden folk” along the trail starting at…
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Virtual Julebyen 2020

Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en) means “Christmas Village.” It is a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday…
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Pepperkakebyen 2020 at the Nordic Center in Duluth MN

Pepperkakebyen 2020

Visit: November 20 – January 2Catch our virtual tour online or stop outside to see all the houses through our magical and expanded window viewing experience. Visit…

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Margi Preus

Author Talk: Margi Preus

Margi Preus is the author of the Newbery Honor book Heart of a Samurai and other books for young readers, including the Minnesota Book Award…
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Sting Nettles Soup

Stinging Nettles Soup

Nettles are a superfood, one of the earliest spring greens and one whose stalks can be used to make fiber! What’s better than this? I…
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“Let It Shine” Census 2020

In an effort to boost Census response rates, the City of Duluth applied for and received a $5,000 grant from the State of Minnesota, and…
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Striving To Do Better

A message to our members, donors and friends, The Nordic Center of Duluth joins in the nationwide grief and outrage following the murder of George Floyd. …
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Camp Cocktails book cover by Emily Vikre

Camp Cocktails

Meet Emily Vikre, Co-founder and President of Vikre Distillery in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Lise Lunge Larsen 2020

Folk Tales with Lise

Listen here to Nordic Center’s Storyteller, Lise Lunge Larsen https://youtu.be/khl-4EUHk7Y?si=NSMGJSBnSEB9gWDU

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Midsommar 2020

Many cultures around the world celebrate the summer solstice.  Lise Lunge Larsen tells you more about Nordic traditions.  Watch this video to learn how to…

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