Sons of Norway - Synnøve Nordkap Lodge 1-008, St. Paul, MN

12/12/2025

On Tuesday, December 9 Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge of the Sons of Norway celebrated an annual sharing of traditional Norwegian food. The buffet-style event is commonly known as a “Julebord”. Despite an evening snowfall of 5-7 inches, we had a larger than expected turnout. Entertainment included singing traditional Norwegian Christmas carols. Entertainment provided by Ole Smole and three impromptu Christmas elves dancing.

09/10/2025

Alan Olson presented a program titled "Cleaning and Gleaning – Cemeteries" at the September Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge of the Sons of Norway meeting, focusing on improving the appearance and preservation of family cemeteries through cleaning and straightening headstones, supporting genealogy research and cemetery information. Olson, an engineering graduate and active member of Norwegian organizations, developed his interest in cemeteries at Fort Snelling.

09/02/2025

The October Program.
Why was October 9 chosen for Leif Erikson Day? Because the ship Restauration, coming from Stavanger, Norway, arrived on October 9.
As a teenager, our own Leif Erickson was chosen to be Leif Erickson for the first Leif Erikson Day. He will present his story, starting with his selection, his experiences in Washington D.C., and a clip of him speaking at this occasion.

Time: 7 PM
Location: Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St in St. Paul.

09/02/2025

Our September 9th meeting will kick off with Cleaning and Gleaning– Cemeteries with Alan Olson.
Many of us visit and attempt to improve our family cemeteries, and it is largely an attempt. We will learn about the knowledge that can be gained from cemeteries for our genealogy records, how to clean up years of grime from headstones, how to straighten headstones, and a lot of cemetery information that is new.
Alan Olson is a White Bear Lake graduate, an engineering graduate from South Dakota State University, and is employed in the engineering field. He has recently become more active in Norwegian organizations. His interest in cemeteries started at Fort Snelling.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church at 1669 Arcade St in St. Paul.

06/10/2025

From the Landmark Center's May/June Newsletter.
"200 Years of Norwegian Immigration to Minnesota" -
Before Minnesota even earned its star on the U.S. flag, Norwegian immigrants were already shaping its story, bringing rich traditions, hardworking spirit, and a deep love for community that still echo through the state today. This June, take a walk through history with New Land, New Life: Norwegian Immigration to Minnesota, 1825-1925, an immersive exhibit presented by the St. Paul Sons of Norway. You'll find it in the Butler Room (Courtroom 326) where stories of courage, culture, and new beginnings come to life."

05/26/2025

Carolyn Townsend
S /N District #1 Secretary
[email protected]

Vestlandslag’s annual stevne will take place at Hope Presbyterian Church, Spicer, MN, from June 11-13. We have knowledgeable speakers lined up. Please share this with your members via email. Our website provides more information about the schedule and registration. Thank you.
Ann Romo, president, Vestlandslag

05/19/2025

At the May 2025 Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge meeting, the members celebrated Ruth Gibson’s 100th birthday and enjoyed a presentation by Dr. Lawrence Moe titled “New Land, New Life: 1825-2025, Creating Pathways to the Future”. He spoke on the history of Norwegian migration over two centuries, focusing on why Norwegians left their homeland and efforts to preserve Norwegian culture in the United States.

05/17/2025

🇧🇻 Happy Syttende Mai! 🇧🇻 Gratulerer med dagen, Norge! 🇧🇻 Vi feirer i morgen med barnetog og konsert.

Come to the Minneapolis festivities at Mindekirken - The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church / Norway House from noon to 3 pm Sunday, May 18. The Peer Gynt Dancers go on just after 1!

05/08/2025

At 7pm, we'll welcome Dr. Lawrence Moe, whose presentation will be "New Land, New Life: 1825-2025, Creating Pathways to the Future." He will speak of the rich history of Norwegian migration during the past two centuries and the efforts to preserve Norwegian culture in the U.S. Location is Gustavus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St, Saint Paul, MN 55106.

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05/04/2025

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03/25/2025

The "New Land, New Life: Norwegian Immigration to Minnesota, 1825 to 1925" exhibit will be displayed at the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater, MN, from March 24 to April 3, 2025. This exhibit commemorates the Bicentennial of the arrival of the first Norwegian immigrants to America aboard the ship Restauration in 1825. The Historic Courthouse, Minnesota's longest-standing courthouse, offers tours and events, enhancing visitors' experience to the exhibit. The exhibit was created by Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge of the Sons of Norway.

03/13/2025

At the March St Paul's Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge of Sons of Norway meeting, Pastor Gunnar Kristiansen from Mindekirken Church presented an interesting program about the history and traditions of the Sami people who live in the northern part of Scandinavia and Russia. Ole Simole, the Lodge's famous musician presented his latest song that included the lyric "If your name is Knutson, you came from Lutsen" ... and more. He also said he could not find a name that rhymed with Fargo.