VELKOMMEN!
• The Sons of Norway, Gyda Varden Lodge #21 in Grand Forks, ND is dedicated to the preservation of Scandinavian Culture & Heritage.
06/17/2026
Hurra for Norge!
Norway hears its national anthem at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998 🇳🇴 Check out this pre-game content from Iraq vs Norway on 6/16/2026 #...
We had a great time seeing you all at the lodge today! Many of you looked fabulous in your Syttende Mai best. Come visit us again soon. Upcoming events include storytime (May 23, 10:30-11:30am), craft cafe (May 24, 12-3pm), and the annual memorial service (June 11, 7pm)
04/25/2026
Come play with us! We're with Chatty Learners at the Hands-On Learning Fair today in Purpur Arena from 10-2pm
02/13/2026
Board games last night explored the Fjords! If you missed out, we have several more game nights coming up on March 25th, April 8th. And May 13th.
Can't wait to hang out with us and snack on some Norwegian treats? Come to the lodge tonight for our monthly meeting! We'll be here until around 8, hearing about one student's trip to Norway.
01/24/2026
Who says a snowball fight needs to be outside? We had a great time keeping warm today in the lodge! Chatty Learners not only brought the soft snowballs and many activities, but also read us The Mitten (complete with a giant mitten to climb into!). UND Languages student Addison helped everyone learn the Norwegian word for mitten, and krumkake was enjoyed by all.
01/22/2026
It was cold outside, but warm in the lodge tonight as we played board games! If you missed out on game night this time, you can still make it to another one:
February 11th 6-8pm
March 25th 6-8pm
April 8th 6-8pm
May 13th 6-8pm
12/13/2025
A merry time was had today at the lodge with a Chatty Learners storytime followed by the annual Christmas party!
12/12/2025
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Our lodge is all decorated for Storytime (10:30am) and the Christmas Party (12pm) on Saturday!
12/10/2025
We're in the paper! I hope this gets you excited for next year's fundraiser (we are skipping it this year due to lack of volunteers)
Members of the Grand Forks Sons of Norway lodge carry on Norwegian Christmas baking tradition Lodge members share various Norwegian cookies with their friends and family not only with their own Christmas celebrations but also through bake sales to fundraise for the lodge.
12/02/2025
Det var så koselig! Students prepared and sampled Norwegian waffles to wind down for a relaxing weekend. It was hyggelig to learn insider tips from Sons of Norway members. 🇳🇴 UND Arts & Sciences