When we think of Norway, Vikings often spring to mind. The Vikings were Norway’s Nordic ancestors, seafaring warriors who raided other countries until 1066, when King Harold defeated Harald Hardrada.
GRAND FORKS – The University of Minnesota Crookston is celebrating Norwegian history and culture with special events planned for 4-6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Sargeant Student Center. Author and ...
On July 4, 1825, 52 Norwegians, many of them Quakers seeking religious freedom, boarded a ship named Restauration in Stavanger, Norway. They arrived in New York City on Oct. 9, 1825, laying the ...