Norsk Høstfest honors the Father of Modern Skiing

Norsk Høstfest honors the Father of Modern Skiing

This September, the 44th annual Norsk Høstfest will be taking place in Minot. However, it’s important to note that the event is also a time to honor the Scandinavian heroes who made an impact on both North Dakota and the rest of the world. One of these individuals —...
Miss Norsk Høstfest 2023 crowned ahead of festival

Miss Norsk Høstfest 2023 crowned ahead of festival

This past weekend, a new Miss Norsk Høstfest was crowned. Seventeen-year-old Harper Skaare was named the 2023 Miss Norsk Høstfest at Saturday’s competition in Minot. Harper was born in Texas but lives in Dickinson and is a senior at Dickinson Trinity High School. She...
Norsk Høstfest honors the Father of Modern Skiing

Sondre Norheim Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Tuesday, September 26th

The 44th annual Norsk Høstfest is slated for Sept. 27-30, 2023. During the week of Norsk Høstfest, an annual wreath-laying ceremony to honor Sondre Norheim, takes place on Tuesday morning. Individuals can catch a bus which departs from the Grand Hotel in Minot, ND, at...

Todd’s Takes – Why Norsk Høstfest?

Fall is in the air, and so is one of the state of North Dakota’s biggest fall events, Norsk Høstfest! Norsk Høstfest is North America’s largest Scandinavian festival. If you have never been to it, I suggest you give it a try. Its home is at the ND State Fairgrounds in...