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Hands Across The Sea

Hands Across The Sea

Minot Renews Sister City Agreement with Skien, Norway. DELEGATION FROM MINOT VISITS NORWAY TO MARK RENEWAL. A longstanding bond between the cities of Minot, North Dakota and Skien, Norway was recently renewed - and delegations from the two "Sister Cities” met in...

Koo Koo Kanga Roo Added to Norsk Høstfest Side Stage Line Up

Koo Koo Kanga Roo Added to Norsk Høstfest Side Stage Line Up

Minot, ND - June 1, 2023 Norsk Høstfest is excited to announce American comedy disco duo, Koo Koo Kanga Roo, as part of the side stage entertainment at this year's festival! Koo Koo Kanga Roo will be making their first appearance at the festival on Saturday, September...

Final Acts for North Dakota’s Norsk Høstfest Announced

Final Acts for North Dakota’s Norsk Høstfest Announced

We look forward to it every year: Norsk Hostfest!!! What Is It? If you've never heard of it, Hostfest is the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. It's a pretty big deal. According to Hostfest's website, the goal is to preserve Scandinavian culture and raise...

Final Norsk Høstfest Acts Announced

Final Norsk Høstfest Acts Announced

Minot, ND – May 10, 2023 BROTHERS OSBORNE, DAUGHTRY, TERRY FATOR AND THE OAK RIDGE BOYS TO PERFORM AT NORSK HØSTFEST IN MINOT, ND Final line-up announced for Norsk Høstfest at the North Dakota State Fair Center. Norsk Høstfest is thrilled to announce the remaining...

Norsk Høstfest Announces the Return of Daniel O’ Donnell

Norsk Høstfest Announces the Return of Daniel O’ Donnell

Minot, N.D. – Norsk Høstfest is excited to announce Daniel O’Donnell’s return to the Great Hall! Norsk Høstfest is excited to announce the return of Daniel O’Donnell to the festival. Daniel O’Donnell was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame in 2018 and...

Norsk Høstfest Announces Jay Leno to Perform

Norsk Høstfest announces Jay Leno to perform at the North Dakota State Fair Center. The comedy legend and former host of NBC’s The Tonight Show Jay Leno will be taking the stage on Friday, September 29th. The show will begin at 1PM in the Great Hall of the Vikings....

Matthew & Gunnar Nelson

Matthew & Gunnar Nelson

Matthew & Gunnar Nelson Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees Matthew and Gunnar Nelson established themselves as music superstars in the 1990s when they charted million-selling hits performing as Nelson. Since then, the twin sons of 1950s teen idol...

Eric Nelson

Eric Nelson

Eric Nelson Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame 2022 Inductee Swedish roots run deep in his family, but Eric Nelson has dedicated his professional efforts to supporting Scandinavian heritage well beyond Sweden. Nelson has overseen development of the new National Nordic...

Norsk Høstfest exists to celebrate Scandinavian Heritage by promoting and preserving traditional family, culture, and community values for the benefit of future generations.