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SUMMARY:Newspaper Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all who attended our listening sessions. Visit the Syttende Mai Hus during Syttende Mai festivities on Saturday May 16th to see an update on this community newspaper project. Information on the next phase of this project will also be available on this page beginning by Saturday May 16th. \n2nd Newspaper Listening Session \nWhen: March 8\, 2026 from 12pm-2pm \nWhere: Giants of the Earth Heritage Center (163 W Main St\, Spring Grove\, MN 55974) \nRSVP: 507-498-5070 or info@giantsoftheearth.org or https://givebutter.com/newspaper-listening-sessions-vvuy1d \n  \nJoin us for a listening session about the community newspaper we are trying to start to learn more and give us your thoughts. \nWhat we hope to learn from you: \n\nWhat do you hope to see in a local news outlet?\nWhere do you currently learn about local events and stories?\nWhat methods do you use to get news? (Print\, websites\, social media\, email\, neighbors & friends)\nWhat local stories matter to you that regional papers aren’t always able to cover?\nWhat types of stories are most interesting to you?\nAny other thoughts\, ideas\, questions you have!\n\nWhat we envision: \n\nFocus on our local community and immediate surroundings\nComplement to existing regional publications\nDigital focus with a slim print component\nPartial rollout in advance of Spring Grove Homecoming (June 23–27\, 2027)\nFunding based on a mix of grants\, donations\, sponsorships\, memberships\, subscriptions\, and paid advertising\n\nYou can also share your thoughts via this link: https://forms.gle/U1mqDbAFxDrmg55MA
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/newspaper-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Newspaper Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all who attended our listening sessions. Visit the Syttende Mai Hus during Syttende Mai festivities on Saturday May 16th to see an update on this community newspaper project. Information on the next phase of this project will also be available on this page beginning by Saturday May 16th. \n3rd Newspaper Listening Session \nWhen: March 10\, 2026 from 7am-9am \nWhere: Giants of the Earth Heritage Center (163 W Main St\, Spring Grove\, MN 55974) \nRSVP: 507-498-5070 or info@giantsoftheearth.org or https://givebutter.com/newspaper-listening-sessions-vvuy1d \n  \nJoin us for a listening session about the community newspaper we are trying to start to learn more and give us your thoughts. \nWhat we hope to learn from you: \n\nWhat do you hope to see in a local news outlet?\nWhere do you currently learn about local events and stories?\nWhat methods do you use to get news? (Print\, websites\, social media\, email\, neighbors & friends)\nWhat local stories matter to you that regional papers aren’t always able to cover?\nWhat types of stories are most interesting to you?\nAny other thoughts\, ideas\, questions you have!\n\nWhat we envision: \n\nFocus on our local community and immediate surroundings\nComplement to existing regional publications\nDigital focus with a slim print component\nPartial rollout in advance of Spring Grove Homecoming (June 23–27\, 2027)\nFunding based on a mix of grants\, donations\, sponsorships\, memberships\, subscriptions\, and paid advertising\n\nYou can also share your thoughts via this form: https://forms.gle/U1mqDbAFxDrmg55MA
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/newspaper-listening-session-3/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260327T181046Z
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SUMMARY:Beer Choir
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URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/beer-choir-4/
LOCATION:Giants of the Earth Heritage Center\, 163 W Main\, Spring Grove\, MN\, 55974\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
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SUMMARY:Giants' Games Sunday
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URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/giants-games-sunday/
LOCATION:Giants of the Earth Heritage Center\, 163 W Main\, Spring Grove\, MN\, 55974\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T183000
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SUMMARY:Talk by Terje Joranger\, director of Norwegian Emigrant Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Terje Joranger\, the director of the Norwegian Emigrant Museum in Hamar\, Norway. The Norwegian Emigrant Museum in Ottestad in Stange near Hamar is the only museum in Norway which focuses in its entirety on emigration from Norway to all parts of the world. The event is free; no RSVP is required\, just show up and learn more about Norwegian Emigration from Norway’s perspective!
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/talk-by-terje-joranger-director-of-norwegian-emigrant-museum/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Event Series,Intergenerational Community Activities,Visiting Artists
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SUMMARY:Taste of Norway
DESCRIPTION:  \nYour favorite Norwegian food tasting event is back\, and this time as a buffet! Stop by any time between 3 and 6pm for an authentic sampling of traditional and modern Norwegian foods to celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day Spring Grove-style. Tickets are $25 for the general public or $20 for members and will be available at the door or in advance in our gift shop; please note that this year advance tickets will only be available in person\, not online. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/taste-of-norway-2/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Old-Time Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for Saturday\, October 3rd for an unforgettable evening of traditional music\, community and dancing! Join us for a night of culture and fun at the historic Ye Olde Gray Barn during Uff Da Fest!\nPop Wagner and Eldon “Smack” Young-Walser will be providing the music. Master Dance Caller and Educator\, Julie Young will be the driving energy of the night.\nAt 6pm\, Julie will give a special educational presentation for the area youth and community.\nNo partner or previous experience is required. Julie will walk everyone through the steps before each dance begins.\nTickets available at the door: $12 for adults\, $5 for students or at Giants before October 3rd: $10 for adults\, $4 for students.\n\nEvent Schedule:6:00pm-7:00pm: Educational Presentation (15 minute intermission)7:15pm-10:00pm: Traditional Barn Dance (Includes a 20 minute halftime intermission)\n\nUff Da Uber: Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce\, organizer of Uff Da Fest\, is working on a free “Uff Da Uber” shuttle to go between Viking Memorial Park and Ye Olde Gray Barn
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/5th-annual-old-time-barn-dance/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Hotdish & Hotrods
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, October 4th for Hotdish and Hotrods from 11:30am to 1:00pm hosted by the Sons of Norway Valheim Lodge of Spring Grove\, MN. There will be hotdishes to taste\, hotrods to view and music by Beth Rotto & friends starting at noon to listen to.\n\n\n\nAbout the band:\n\n\n\n\nArt Bjorngjeld and Ross Sutter bring decades of experience between them on accordion\, guitar\, & voice. Art draws on his Norwegian heritage — his ancestors played for dances all across North Dakota and Minnesota — while Ross’s repertoire carries the soul of church music and community gatherings. Together\, they mix old family tunes with new finds from their folk-music adventures. \nAnd now\, two more join the mix: Ann Streufert and Beth Hoven Rotto from Decorah\, Iowa\, long associated with the folk bands Foot-Notes and Maritza\, have been twin-fiddling for nearly 40 years — just for the love of it. Their setlist is made for both dancers and listeners\, featuring Scandinavian melodies and rediscovered Midwest classics. \nWhen these two duos come together\, sparks fly: the warm camaraderie and shared passion will make for an unforgettable evening of traditional music and dance. Expect a celebration — it will be a dance party rooted in tradition\, friendship and joy. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour are also invited to enter a hotdish. It is free to enter and there will be amazing prizes for the top three hotdishes plus bragging rights.\n\nRegister your hotdish by 8pm Saturday October 3rd. Register by stopping by Giants to fill out a paper registration form or online (https://forms.gle/2DSHw4nMpMTuDMQy5).\n\nJudging will be done by the public.Each person will get three votes. You can vote for your favorite three or put all three votes for your favorite one.For taste testing/judging\, there will be a free will donation taken at the door. The money will go to Trinity Lutheran Church’s Food Pantry.\n\nWhen: October 4th from 11:00am-1:00pm\nWhere: Giants of the Earth Heritage Center (163 W Main St.\, Spring Grove\, MN 55974)
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/hotdish-hotrods/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Spring Grove Homecoming
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URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/spring-grove-homecoming/
LOCATION:MN
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