Join us as we celebrate our “official” recognition as Minnesota’s First Norwegian Settlement!
For the occasion of the 2025 Norwegian American Bicentennial, we asked the State of Minnesota to symbolically recognize us in Spring Grove as the first permanent Norwegian settlement. Norwegian Americans have been a major part of shaping our state, and we are proud of the role our community has played as both the first settlement, and the “gateway” for many Norwegian settlers in their new homeland. Free to attend, and includes light refreshments and a souvenir program.
2:00pm at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center
Brief program
Reading of Recognition text
Light refreshments
Singalong of anthems
2:30pm
Commemorative group photo
Recognition Day also includes:
Film Premiere
Premiere of documentary film Dear Land, the next phase of a more than decade-long project to tell the stories of our community’s farm families. Showing times at Spring Grove Cinema are 11:00am, 3:30pm, and 7:00pm. Tickets available here.
Social hour
5:30pm social hour at Rock Filter Distillery, with cash bar and food truck available. No RSVP necessary.