Comments on: The Scandinavian American Story

By: Arlow Andersen

Arlow Andersen — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:04:10 +0000

Hei David, Another cultural preservation group worthy of note would be the Norwegian American Historical Association. It is located on the campus of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Perhaps you are already aware of it. They produce several publications about Norwegian culture and history, and sponsor scholarships for those interested in doing research about Norwegian culture and history in America. Their web site is https://naha.stolaf.edu, where further information about joining can be found. I believe membership is currently $55 yearly. Thei address is 1510 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfiel, MN 55057. Their phone nember is (507) 786-3221.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:47:55 +0000

My great grandfather Gustav Gulliksen born in Rogaland came to Chicago in the 1880’s through Canada. He was the captain of a sailing ship on the high seas. He left the sea because steam ships were taking over and he said he was a sailor not a driver😊. He ended up driving a street car in Chicago
In the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the west side of Chicago there is a statue of Leif Ericsson. It’s now a mostly Hispanic neighborhood.
I’m blond with blue eyes so look like Norwegians are expected to look 😃

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:41:25 +0000

In reply to John. It’s a TV show. It does not have to make sense.

By: Mills

Mills — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:17:34 +0000

In reply to Gerald. There is a real St. Olaf, MN. It is a rural township with a population of three to four hundred people, located about 150 miles northwest of Minneapolis/ St. Paul. Better known (Except perhaps to fans of "The Golden Girls") is St. Olaf College, located about 40 miles south of the Twin Cities in Northfield, MN. A highly respected private college of about 3,000 students, St. Olaf was founded in 1874 by Norwegian immigrants to the area. Both the township and college are named in honor of King Olaf II, the patron saint of Norway.

By: John

John — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 22:33:54 +0000

I just finished watching the first episode of Season 1 of Lilyhammer. I was dismayed to see that the character played by Steven Van Zandt was able to understand a lot of the Norwegian language in such a short time (like overnight!). How is this explained by the director of the show?

By: Gerald

Gerald — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:09:52 +0000

Was St Olaf a real Scandinavian town in Minnesota or is it fictional?

By: Rood Andersson

Rood Andersson — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:18:50 +0000

“In terms of raw numbers, Minnesota is the most ‘Scandinavian’ of the American states. However, on a percentage basis, it’s actually South Dakota that takes the title.”

Correction, please. I do believe that should be NORTH DAKOTA, not South Dakota.

By: Johan

Johan — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:18:31 +0000

In reply to douglas felker. You should find some episodes on YouTube if you search for: "Alt for Norge" Or behind this site where you have to pay and I'm not sure you will be able to stream the content back to the USA https://www.dplay.no/programmer/alt-for-norge

By: douglas felker

douglas felker — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:44:08 +0000

My grand parents came from Lilyhammer in the 1880s. I found the tv show very interesting. Now in the States I can only find season ONE. Seasons 2 and 3 have to be ordered from Asia which can be a hit or miss deal. Any insight on getting the other seasons?

Seattle (Ballard) has a new Norge museum you may wish to check in on. Very well done and good Norge food and “drinks”.

By: Anders Söderlund

Anders Söderlund — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:02:05 +0000

About 1,3 million swedes went to America.