Queen of design
The life and work of Norwegian designer Grete Prytz Kittelsen in a new book Christy Olsen Field Norwegian American Weekly The Scandinavian Design movement of the mid-20th century was born of the idea...
View ArticleA touch of Norway in America
Successful small business Norway Art connects Norwegian art to North America By Christy Olsen Field Norwegian American Weekly Instilled with a love of Norway from childhood, Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway...
View ArticleCheers to good health!
Interview with Lisa Lent, Norwegian-American founder of vitamin supplement Oxylent Christy Olsen Field Norwegian American Weekly In today’s health-conscious world, there is a dizzying array of products...
View ArticleLet’s hit the open road!
Norway’s fascination with American culture ranges from music and movies, fast food to the U.S. presidential race. But did you know there is an impressive collection of vintage American cars? Christy...
View ArticleJoin the conversation
Four translators share their experiences of working in language as a profession By Christy Olsen Field Norwegian American Weekly In today’s increasingly globalized world, translators play an important...
View ArticleCharacters among us
Stories of the “Han Ola og han Per” comic Christy Olsen Field Managing Editor So who are those characters that are on page seven? It’s a question we get on a regular basis. With an unusual mix of...
View ArticleHooked for life: A coming-of-age story of a halibut fisherman
For those who love the adventure of “Deadliest Catch” and the romance of the sea, there is a new story to add to your to-read list. “Four Thousand Hooks” is the coming-of-age story of Dean Adams, who...
View Article2012: The Year in Review
By Kelsey Larson Managing Editor It’s our last issue of the year, and with it we’d like to offer some reflections on the highlights of 2012. This year was an interesting one for Norway, as it tried to...
View ArticleLove of language
A conversation with Håkon Vinje, dean and co-founder of the Norwegian Language Institute in New York Christy Olsen Field Seattle, Wash. Why learn Norwegian? It’s a question asked by Norwegians in...
View ArticleDiscovering the New Nordic in South America
Christy Olsen Field Seattle, Wash. If James Bond lived in Buenos Aires, Olsen would surely be his favorite haunt. This line sealed the deal for me. I came across the review of the restaurant Olsen in...
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