For 42 years, the Norwegian community in Minnesota has met on Constitution Day, May 17, to celebrate with great food, colorful flags, national songs, and captivating speakers. Norway House is proud to host the gathering again in our Sundet Aula.
This year, we’re proud to welcome The Honorable Hårek Elvenes, a distinguished member of the Norwegian Parliament (“Storting”), and Lori Ann Reinhall, Editor-in-Chief of The Norwegian American. They will discuss the role of the media in protecting freedom of speech and the press—an essential element of a vibrant democracy.
Syttende Mai Minnesota Celebration 2024
$85 | General Registration
$75 | Contributing Members*
$45 | Students with School ID
*Contributing Members are those who have joined at the $125 levels and up.
Seating is open for all guests, though you may reserve a full table of eight.
Registration Closes Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Please note any allergies or dietary restrictions in your registration information. Email info@norwayhouse.org with any questions or concerns.
Berry Walnut Salad — Mixed greens, seasonal berries, cranberries, Roquefort cheese, maple roasted walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette
Choice of:
Grilled Beef Tenderloin — Marinated with Roquefort butter and herbs, served with asparagus and steamed dill potatoes
Lemon Pepper Salmon — Roasted and served with creamy dill sauce, asparagus, and steamed dill potatoes
Stuffed Portobello — Mushrooms with sauteed spinach, roasted red pepper, gouda, served with a balsamic glaze and asparagus
Strawberry Shortcake
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A full table is eight (8) people.
This event has open seating—places are not reserved in advance.
However, purchasing a full table of eight can ensure a reserved location for you and your guests with a sign and preferred seating.
We will email table purchasers to gather the names of those sitting at the table, their dinner preferences, and any dietary restrictions. Please complete this information by the end of the day on Thursday, May 10, when registration closes.If you have questions, please email info@norwayhouse.org.
MP Hårek Elvenes was born in Sortland, Vesterålen, and earned a degree in civil engineering from the Norwegian Army Engineering College. He served as an officer in the Norwegian Army in Northern Norway. MP Elvenes also earned a degree in economics from the Norwegian School of Management and later earned an MBA from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. First elected to the Bærum Municipal Council, he later became chair of his local Conservative Party (Høyre) chapter. He was first elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 2005.
Lori Ann Reinhall was born and raised in Seattle and has been involved with the Nordic community for most of her life. With advanced degrees in Scandinavian and Germanic languages and literature from the University of Washington and the University of California, Los Angeles, she went on to a career as a translator and teacher of foreign languages, which led to a successful career in software localization. She spent over 20 years in and out of Microsoft as a consulting vendor before retiring from the software industry seven years ago. Her third career has been at the helm of The Norwegian American newspaper, which has grown under her leadership and its partnership with Norway House.