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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
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West central Minnesota communities celebrate Norwegian heritage
May 18---- Two traditional havens of Norwegian culture celebrated their heritage in a time-honored way. Good food, music and lots of fun were the orders of the day as the small communities of Milan and Sunburg hosted their annual Syttende Mai celebrations over the weekend. Blustery wind and temperatures in the 40s didn't dampen the enthusiasm in which celebrated the event Saturday. The town's festivities included the traditional Smorgaas Tea at the Kviteseid Lutheran Church. It was the scene too of Norwegian delicacies to enjoy. It was all followed by the traditional parade, but in a not-so-traditional way. The grand marshal for the parade was a funeral urn carried in a decorated car and celebrating the memory of Milan native John Lea. He died Feb. 11 at the age of 79. His former classmates in the Milan High School Class of 1963 proposed that his love for his hometown be celebrated as part of this year's celebration by making their former Homecoming King the grand marshal for the parade. Milan's celebration of Syttende Mai dates to 1934, when it held its first "Lefse Days." The event was dropped but later revived. The current "Taste of Syttende Mai" celebration dates to 19 years ago. The Norwegian heritage runs every bit as deep in Sunburg. The small Kandiyohi County community continued its 20th annual modern-day version of its Syttende Mai celebration on Sunday under sunny skies and warming temperatures. True to form, the community honored Norway's Constitution Day like a traditional 4th of July celebration. Tractor pulls, pedal pulls, a grand parade, and a baseball matchup between Norway Lake-Sunburg and Regal were among the day's events. But at its heart, the event celebrated the community's Norwegian heritage with traditional music by the Sunburg Community Music group, Norwegian foods, and by decorating the community with Norway's flag. Syttende Mai, or the 17th of May, celebrates the signing of the Norwegian constitution in 1814.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Largest 17th of May celebration outside Norway happening in Ballard
SEATTLE - This Saturday, the largest 17th of May celebration outside of Norway is happening in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. For the 136th year, Ballard's streets will be adorned with Norwegian flags and filled with celebration on Saturday as the community comes together to mark Syttende Mai, Norway's Constitution Day. The 2025 grand marshal will be Norway's Ambassador to the United States, Anniken Huitfeldt. Serving as honorary marshal will be Lori Ann Reinhall, president of the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association. What's next Events include live music, community events, and a parade. These activities officially kick of at 11 a.m. on May 17 and are scattered across the neighborhood. Community landmarks like the Leif Erikson Lodge, the National Nordic Museum and Skål Beer Hall are just some of the places locals and visitors alike will enjoy the holiday. At the heart of the festivities is the grand Syttende Mai parade, which kicks off at 4 p.m., two hours earlier than in 2024. The parade route winds through the streets of Ballard, starting at N.W. 62nd Street and 24th Ave. N.W., then proceeds south on 24th Ave. N.W. to N.W. Market Street. From there, the procession turns east to Bergen Place before culminating at Ballard Avenue and Lone. Spectators can expect a colorful display of floats, marching bands, and traditional Norwegian attire as the parade makes its way through the neighborhood. Those who are driving or taking public transit are encouraged to plan ahead as several roads in the area of the parade will be shut down for most of the day. According to parade organizers, "No parking" signs will be posted on the following streets starting early afternoon and lasting until 8 p.m. on May 17: NW 64th Street to NW 60th Street between 24th Ave and 28th Ave NW 24th Ave NW from NW 63rd Street to NW Market Street NW Market Street from 24th Ave NW to 22nd Ave NW 22nd Ave NW from NW Market Street to Ballard Ave NW Ballard Ave NW from Market Street to NW Dock Street Additionally, roads along the parade route will close shortly before 4 p.m. The Source Information in this story came from the 17th of May Seattle website, My Ballard website, and local government leaders. Viral TikTok warns women of convicted rapist released in Seattle Over 100 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores to close, including 8 in WA Seattle Seahawks 2025 schedule released, here are all 17 matchups Marymoor Park announces 2025 summer concert series lineup in Redmond, WA Viral TikTok captures truck break-in after Seattle Mariners game, despite police presence Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho students murder case 'Scared of accountability': Crowd calls out West Seattle leaders at public safety meeting FBI nabs Thurston County, WA fugitive hundreds of miles from crime scene To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
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House fire, Noem's $50M jet, Norway's independence day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – It's a chilly Saturday, let's get a check on the latest in news and weather with KELOLAND On The Go. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is investigating an early morning house fire that sent a person to the hospital. 2 hurt in Sioux Falls house fire Consultants have released a report on the future of corrections in South Dakota that comes with a price tag totaling more than $2 billion dollars. Recommendations for SD DOC could cost $2.1 billion The 8 men arrested by ICE agents in Madison earlier this week are described as being confused and concerned. 'Reality check' for Madison men suspected of being in country illegally The Department of Homeland Security wants to spend 50-million dollars to buy a new jet for Secretary Kristi Noem. DHS wants $50M jet for Noem, Coast Guard Rain amounts for the first half of next week will range from one to two inches or more for many in KELOLAND. Frost/Freeze tonight; Rain returns Monday Today is Syttende Mai, a celebration of Norway's Independence Day. Gjallarhorn has become a fan favorite at Augie hockey games This is the final day of Embe's Spring 'Refresh Your Closet' sale. The clothing sale to help with rising prices For the latest in news and weather, use the KELOLAND News app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Gjallarhorn has become a fan favorite at Augie hockey games
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Saturday is Syttende Mai, a celebration of Norway's Independence Day. Augustana University is showcasing some of its Norwegian heritage with a new display in the lobby of the Midco Hockey Arena and it's become a fan favorite. DHS wants $50M jet for Noem, Coast Guard This Gjallarhorn was on display above the crowds at Augustana University's Midco Arena when it first opened last year. It was donated by Ace Hardware owner and Augie alum, Kevin Nyberg. 'We found this Gjallarhorn at a music store in Minneapolis. The creator of this Gjallarhorn is the one who also created the Minnesota Vikings Gjallarhorn that's hanging in US Bank Stadium,' Nyberg said. But they got to thinking. 'The purpose of the Gjallarhorn was so fans and students could embrace it,' Nyberg said. So they built a small replica of a Viking ship to display it on. Dean Versteeg is one of the builders. 'It's about a one-half scale of the Snooky, a Norwegian Warship, so initially it would have been about 20 feet long, this one is just short of 10 feet long,' Versteeg said. Mark Berdahl, another Augie alum, also had a hand in it. 'It was my workshop where we made it, so we put on our best Nordic hats on and tried to figure out what they would have done and try to keep all the modern stuff out of it,' Berdahl said. Hockey fans and others now get to take pictures with the Gjallarhorn. 'It's fun to come to the games and watch people stand behind it and get pictures taken and make all the gestures and lots of smiles on their faces,' Berdahl said. The Gjallarhorn is not just for display, it actually works, listen, but they don't let fans do that, In all it took a few months to build. 'One thing that's amazing about it, is there are no screws or bolts holding this Viking ship together and as a hardware guy, I like nuts and bolts and there's not one in there,' Nyberg said. But now fans know the nuts and bolts and the history behind this Gjallarhorn. The Augustana Vikings hockey season gets underway on October 10th against Minnesota Duluth. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
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Stillwater Lift Bridge opens for the season
Warm spring weather and numerous requests from boaters have prompted Minnesota Department of Transportation officials to start the 2025 schedule of the Stillwater Lift Bridge this week. The Lift Bridge is now staffed from 8 a.m. to midnight each day, and the bridge will lift every half hour if boat traffic is present. The lift schedule is expected to stay in effect through late October. Bridge tenders will respond to special requests to lift the bridge after midnight if given a two-hour notice; requests can be made by calling MnDOT's 24-hour dispatch at 651-234-7110. For more information, go to: St. Paul police plan to encrypt dispatches, as has Minneapolis, other agencies Open house to mark Marine Village Hall remodel State fund helps Oak Park Heights plan for PFAS treatment St. Paul Park Police chief is fourth department head in city to resign since January Norwegian group will host Syttende Mai celebration in Stillwater
