the Inside this issue: Norwegian “Don’t Tell,” a haunting work of crime fiction by Tim Chapman american story on page 22 Volume 128, #13 • June 30, 2017 Est. May 17, 1889 • Formerly Norwegian American Weekly, Western Viking & Nordisk Tidende $3 USD A polar hero, forgotten no more Over 100 years after the historic expeditions, Amundsen’s cook finally gets his recognition

What’s inside? Nyheter / News 2-3 Den sanne oppdagelses-­ Tove Andersson « Business 4-5 reise består ikke i å finne nye , landskaper, men å se med Opinion 6-7 nye øyne. Sports 8-9 Over 150 years after his birth, Adolf Henrik Lind- lar nerves,” an inventor in the kitchen, and a key player » strøm is finally being honored for his contributions to in the first mapping of flora and fauna in the polar areas. – Marcel Proust Research & Science 10 Norwegian polar history. “He has rendered more and more valuable services Arts & Entertainment 11 The Norwegian chef and polar explorer was born to the Norwegian polar expedition than any other man,” Taste of Norway 12-13 in 1866 on May 17, better known as Norway’s National wrote Amundsen about Lindstrøm in his diary on April Norway near you 14-15 Day. His father, lumberjack Johan Hansen Lindstrøm 5, 1911. Travel 16-17 (born 1810), and his mother, Marie Mathilde Johannes- In 1906, Lindstrøm received the Order of St. Olav datter Ruonata (born 1824), both came from Kemi in for bold nautical achievement. He also received the Norwegian Heritage 18-19 northern . Fram Medal and the South Pole Medal. Lindstøm died Norsk Språk 20-21 He took part in Otto Sverdrup’s expedition from in Oslo on September 21, 1939, after an eventful life. Fiction 22 1898 to 1902. He then joined Roald Amundsen dur- When author and TV-anchor Jan Ove Ekeberg Roots & Connections 23 ing his navigation of the Northwest Passage and on the wrote a book about the polar explorer, Et liv i isen South Pole expedition of 1910 to 1912 as well as an (2000), the interest in Lindstrøm’s life was renewed. Bulletin Board 24 expedition to Siberia from 1914 to 1916. During the “Lindstrøm was in many ways forgotten when journey with Fram, he collected large amounts of stones I picked him up for my book. The reason I wanted to $1 = NOK 8.478 and plants from Greenland and the east coast of Canada. write about him was that I wanted to see our polar his- updated 06/26/2017 Lindstrøm was a big, jovial man who rarely left the tory from the viewpoint of a common member of these ships unless he saw a possibility for hunting. He was In comparison also a compassionate friend who calmed the crew’s “po- See > lindstrøm page 23 05/26/2017 8.3953 12/26/2016 8.6967 Photo courtesy of Håkon Anton Fagerås 06/26/2016 8.4111 Lindstrøm, memorialized by sculptor Håkon Anton Fagerås, stands by the harbor in . 2 • June 30, 2017 Nyheter fra Norge theNorwegianamerican Nyheter Kaos på begge sider før valget Nordmenn er mest villige til å betale for nettaviser Hverken I Norge er betalingsviljen for digitale avisprodukter høyest i verden, ifølge to eller Jonas Gahr Støre nye internasjonale undersøkelser. De to går til valg med et klart undersøkelsene er utført av universitetet i Sør-California, som har sett på medienes regjeringsalternativ økonomiske framtid i en digital verden, og Oxford University, som har sett på Lars Joakim Skarvøy & Marie Melgård betalingsvillighet for nyheter på nett. VG Sistnevnte på oppdrag fra nyhetsbyrået Reuters. Begge viser til en laber vilje til — Det er lenge siden vi hadde et valg betaling for avisprodukter på nett, men at med mer uklare regjeringsalternativer. Det de nordiske landene, og spesielt Norge, betyr at velgerne vil ha enda mer å si ved skiller seg ut, skriver Klassekampen. dette valget, sier Kristelig Folkepartis leder Undersøkelsen fra Sør-California kon- Knut Arild Hareide. staterer at kun én prosent av amerikanere Han er dette valgets mest ettertraktede­ er villige til å betale, mens betalingsviljen partileder, fordi han kan sikre flertallet både ligger på ti prosent om man inkluderer for en regjering hvor Jonas Gahr Støre er andre engelskspråklige land. Oxford-un- statsminister og for at Erna Solberg kan dersøkelsen viser at 27 prosent av norske fortsette som statsminister. Foto: Kilian Munch / Flickr lesere er villige til å betale for digitale Årets valg er ikke historisk unikt, Begge de to statsministerkandidatene mener at det uklare stortingsvalget er den andres skyld. produkter. Norske mediehus jobber med men det er lenge siden sist norske velgere å finne en balanse mellom gratis innhold sto overfor en situasjon hvor ingen klare og innhold bak betalingsmur. — Du har regjerings­alternativer stiller til valg. ingsgrunnlag er blitt svakere foran valget. Kristelig Folkeparti som har drevet Jonas dem som hevder at å ta betalt for digitalt For bare fire år siden sto to klare alterna- — På borgerlig side har vi i år, som i Gahr Støre til ikke å binde seg. innhold overhodet ikke er noen løsning. tiver mot hverandre, men siden den gang har 2013, et klarere alternativ. De fire partiene — For vår del handler det om at Ap ved Og så har du de som hevder at digitale mye skjedd: Ap, SV og Sp går ikke lenger til peker på at de ønsker seg en borgerlig regjer- dette valget også holder døren åpen til sen- inntekter er den eneste løsningen. Svaret valg på å danne en rødgrønn regjering sam- ing som sitt primære, og at det er mulig å trum. Det var vanskeligere både i 2005, da ligger sannsynligvis et sted midt imellom, men; Kristelig Folkeparti vil ikke binde seg finne samarbeidsløsninger. Det er ikke like Ap gikk til valg mot en borgerlig regjering sier sjefredaktør Tor Olav Mørseth i Ad- til borgerlig side, og kan komme til å gå inn klart som det var i 2013, fordi da garanterte resseavisen til avisen. i en Ap-ledet regjering dersom det borgerlige man for en borgerlig regjering. At man ikke Se > stortingsvalg, side 21 (Aftenposten) flertallet ryker; og Venstre og KrF vil ikke gjør det nå skyldes, tror jeg, at man ønsker lenger garantere at et borgerlig flertall skal gi å ha politisk krutt og forhandlingsmakt til- English Synopsis: Neither Erna Solberg (Conserva- Gullgraver fant Norges største klump i en borgerlig regjering. bake. tive) nor Jonas Gahr Støre (Labor) have clear plans for Solberg erkjenner at hennes eget regjer- På rødgrønn side er det kampen om their government coalitions heading into the election. Arne Sevaldsen har gravd etter gull i elva Gisna i Sør-Trøndelag i feriene i tre år. Forrige uka fant han en klump på 19,56 gram, noe som er ny norgesrekord. Ifølge Bandakkanalen fredet NRK har Sevaldsen fått bud på flere ti- Forbyr talls tusen kroner, men han kommer ikke Den ble omtalt som til å selge til privatpersoner. ­— Da må det i så fall bli til et museum, slik at jeg nazister å en av verdens under­ kan stikke innom og se på klumpen, sier Sevaldsen, som kommer fra Rådal uten- verker da den stod for . Omsmeltet vil gullet være ferdig for 125 år siden verdt hundrelapper, ifølge finneren. Men marsjere en slik unik, ubehandlet gullklump er et- tertraktet av samlere. Den gamle rekor- Anne Lognvik & Maria Hee Furulund den for gullklumper funnet i løsmasse Politiet forbyr Den NRK her i landet var 17,02 gram. Sevaldsen og nordiske motstands­ venne­gjengen har fått enerett på å lete et- — Fredningen betyr at staten mener an- ter gull i området. bevegelsen å demon­ legget er så viktig at det må sikres autentisk, (VG) sier riksantikvar Jørn Holme. strere i Fredrikstad 15 sluser og en løftehøyde på 57 meter, Nye asylsøkere over Storskog fra Norsjø til Dalen i , gjør ­ Seks personer fra Armenia har kommet Sebastian Nordli & Trond Johnsen kanalen til det største anlegget av sitt slag NRK over grensen ved Storskog og søkt asyl i Norge. Ifølge Riksantikvaren er dette den Foto: Anne Lognvik / NRK i Norge. Ifølge politiet i er det største kanalfredningen som har skjedd i MS Victoria frakter turister på Bandakkanalen. snakk om seks personer i alderen fire til Den nordiske motstandsbevegelsen ble Norge og også en av de større fredningene 58 år. De ankom Norge 20. juni klokken i slutten av mai gitt muntlig tillatelse til å som noensinne er gjennomført. 13.35. ­— Vi ble varslet av russiske myn- avholde en demonstrasjon i Fredrikstad 29. 19. juni ble den nye statusen markert bursdagsgave, for arbeidet med å få på plass digheter. De ble stoppet ved grensen og juli—med begrunnelse i at ytringsfriheten med brask og bram ved Vrangfoss i Nome. en fredningsstatus begynte allerede i 2012. søkte om asyl. Nå er de innlosjert på står sterkt i Norge. — I dag er dette et midtpunkt for all — Dette er en bra dag for hele fylket. Høybuktmoen, sier operasjonsleder Jan- Men etter å ha hentet inn mer informas- turisme i Telemark. Anlegget ble laget for Det å vise frem kanalen og betydningen av Olav Schjølberg i Finnmark politidistrikt.­ jon, har politiet nå valgt å snu i saken. tømmertransport og for industrien, og det er den er viktig, sier fylkesordfører i Telemark Høsten 2015 kom over 5.000 asylsøkere — Vi hadde i utgangspunktet sagt ja svært autentisk. Det er nesten likt som da den Sven Tore Løkslid (Ap). til Norge over Storskog, men i ettertid til denne demonstrasjonen, men vi har job- stod ferdig i 1892, sier Holme. Fylkesordføreren håper kanalens nye har det nesten ikke kommet noen. I sep- bet i lang tid med å se på sikkerheten rundt Bandakkanalen er en del av Telemarks- status vil bidra positiv til arbeidet med reise­ tember i fjor kom en russisk statsborger arrangementet. Det har vært en utvikling kanalen, som går fra til Dalen i Tokke. livet i fylket. Ordfører i en av “kanalkom- til Storskog og forsøkte å søke asyl, men som gjør at demonstrasjonen, og særlig de Hele kanalen har 18 slusekamre som løfter munene” Nome, Bjørg Tveito Lundefaret ble sendt i retur etter kort tid. Det kom- varslede motdemonstrasjonene, ser ut til båter gjennom åtte sluseanlegg. I dag er (Ap), sier hun håper statusen kan bidra til at mer få asylsøkere fra Armenia til Norge, å bli av et helt annet omfang enn vi antok Bandak­kanalen en kjent turistattraksjon som kanalen kan videreutvikles. men i 2015 behandlet UDI 16 søknader. tidligere. Det er grunn til å tro at motdemon- blant annet frakter kanalbåtene MS Henrik — Jeg tror ikke det har vært så stor ak- Alle fikk avslag. — Vi har ingen indi- strasjonene vil være organiserte og poten- Ibsen, MS Victoria og MS Telemarken. tivitet på kanalen på lenge som det er nå, vi kasjoner på at kommer fler asylsøkere til — I 1892 da anlegget åpnet kalte mange føler en veldig stolthet over kanalen og er Norge generelt. Det kommer fortsatt vel- Se > nazister, side 21 det verdens åttende underverk. Så spek­ opptatte av den, sier hun. dig få sammenlignet med tidligere år, sier takulært var ingeniørkunsten bak dette, sier presserådgiver John Olav Kroken i UDI. English Synopsis: The police have forbidden the Holme. English Synopsis: The 125-year-old Bandak Canal in (Hans O. Torgersen, Aftenposten) Nordic Resistance Movement from demonstrating in Hele Telemarkskanalen fyller 125 år i år. Telemark was given protection status on June 19. The Fredrikstad because of safety concerns. Bandakkanalens fredningsstatus er en kjær popular tourist attraction is Norway’s longest canal. theNorwegianamerican News June 30, 2017 • 3 NWW’s political fight Liberal Oslo This week in brief Norwegian Red Cross calls for security NGO Norwegians mosque to patrols at Bernt Apeland, general secretary of the Worldwide turns 110 Norwegian Red Cross, said things cannot open in 2018 continue as they are today at Trolltunga, this summer; reflects a famous rock promontory that juts out on history and the A planned gay-friendly 700m above Ringedalsvatnet, a lake three hours east of Bergen. dual citizenship cause mosque will allow Volunteer first aiders have been female imams and dispatched to the site to help tourists in distress in increasing numbers in recent Michael Barrett mixed-gender prayer years, reports NRK. Forty rescue opera- tions were carried out last summer alone. The number of tourists braving Norwegians Worldwide, which serves he ocal T L the four-hour hike to Trolltunga has in- to promote Norwegian culture, values, and creased dramatically, from just 500 peo- society, as well as the rights of foreign-based The mosque, which will be located in ple in 2009 to 40,000 people in 2014, Norwegians, celebrates its 110th birthday the center of the Norwegian capital, will with 100,000 people expected this year. this week. be called Masjid al-Nisa’ (The Women’s Apeland called for more guidance for But the issue of dual citizenship has Mosque), reports media Vårt Land. inexperienced tourists and said that much seen the organization increasingly act as an “I wanted to start a feminist mosque of the danger could be reduced by imple- interest group, says its general secretary. where women have as much space as men. menting security guards. “They can be in “We’ve been around 110 years now, so Both men and women should be able to the field all the time and help when people it’s natural enough to change in a way that lead prayers, and all genders should be able are unlucky, so that local volunteers do not keeps you relevant,” Hanne K. Aaberg, gen- to pray in the same room,” Thee Yezen al- have to rescue tourists who could maybe eral secretary of Norwegians Worldwide Photo: Nordmanns Forbundet / The Local Obaide, who came up with the idea for the save themselves,” he said to NRK. (Nordmanns Forbundet), told The Local. Hanne K. Aaberg, secretary general of NWW. mosque, told the newspaper. Knut Atle Øyre, the leader of the The organization, which was founded in Via the organization Skeiv Verden (Off- local branch of the Red Cross, 1907, has primarily focused throughout its beat World), al-Obaide has also set up an in- added that a planned 200-person accom- history on promoting Norwegian culture and week by Norwegians Worldwide will set out formal network for gay Muslims in Norway, modation near Trolltunga could be used values abroad but has engaged itself increas- to further bring the issue into the public con- he said. as a base for patrols. ingly in what it sees as “an issue that must be sciousness, with talks by both expat Norwe- “The mosque will be a place that is open (The Local) taken seriously,” Aaberg said. See mosque, page 8 An anniversary meeting to be held this See > NWW, page 6 > Thirty percent of immigrants in Norway have refugee background A total of 217,200 persons with a refu- gee background were living in Norway US Marine training to continue on January 1, 2017. This corresponds to 30 percent of immigrants in Norway, and Joint cold weather four percent of the total population. During 2016, the number of persons exercises in Norway with a refugee background increased by 17,800. Persons with a Syrian back- will extend at least ground had the strongest growth, and Syrians now make up the third-largest another year group with a refugee background in Nor- way. Some Syrian asylum seekers are still waiting for settlement. Somalia remains Norwegian Ministry of Defense the largest group of persons with a refu- gee background, with 27,600, followed The rotational U.S. Marine Corps force by Iraq with 20,800. currently conducting cold weather training in (SSB) Norway will be extended. Since January 2017, approximately Many small farms sit empty; many 330 Marines from the Unites States Ma- farm buildings are historic rine Corps (USMC) have been stationed in Værnes, Mid-Norway, on a limited rotational One in five agricultural and forestry prop- erties with a dwelling were uninhabited in basis. They will now continue to rotate for Photo: Cpl. Dalton Precht / USMC / Public Domain another year, through 2018. 2016. Norwegian Minister of Defense Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide talks with Lt. Col. Justin Ansel, the com- A total of 184,400 agricultural and “We are pleased to announce that—fol- manding officer of Task Force 1/8, and officers from Norway and at a training location near forestry properties are registered, of lowing an initial evaluation of the limited , Norway, in March 2016. Exercise Cold Response 16 is a multinational exercise combining the trial period—we are extending the USMC efforts of 13 NATO allies and partner nations and approximately 15,000 troops. which 147,500 have dwellings. In 2016, rotational presence for another year. The 30,000 of these properties with a dwell- U.S. and Norway collaborate closely on a ing were uninhabited. Some of these may, host of important global and regional issues. “Allied training has been an integral part tunities for mutual exercises and improved however, be used for part of the year as The USMC has been doing cold weather ex- of Norway’s defense and security policy for interoperability between Norway and the holiday homes. ercises in Norway for several decades, and decades. Increasing allied training in Nor- U.S. The extension is a direct result of our Small properties where the agricul- this longstanding practice will now be con- way is also a key element in our new long- policy—and is a continuation of an already tural land has been rented out to neigh- tinued and developed further. The rotational term plan for the Armed Forces, and we are mutually beneficial relationship,” Eriksen bors or is no longer in use are most often training has been successful and is beneficial pleased that the government now continues Søreide says. depopulated. for both the and to deliver on this aim by extending this rota- A total of one million buildings are the U.S. Marine Corps,” says Minister of tional presence. The USMC rotational force situated on agricultural and forestry prop- Defense Ine Eriksen Søreide. has provided significantly enhanced oppor- See > marines, page 5 erty, and almost half of these are build- ings for agricultural purposes. In total, 211,000 of the buildings This week’s news from Norway is brought to you through partnerships with: were built before the year 1900 and are registered in the national register of old and protected buildings, SEFRAK. Al- most 60 percent of the buildings in this register are situated on agricultural and forestry properties. www.thelocal.no & theforeigner.no (SSB) 4 • June 30, 2017 Business theNorwegianamerican Business News & Notes Building the digital future: Research on CO2 reduction and which may radically improve safety and ef- digitialzation ficiency of drilling operations. Automated drilling has the potential to drill wells up to Co-creating customer Statoil’s new technology strategy intensi- fies the company’s research on CO2 reduc- 15 to 20% faster by 2020. tion and digital solutions. The technology is now being applied “Statoil wants to be in the forefront of for the first time in the world on a mobile rig value in a digital world the development in the oil and gas indus- during Statoil’s exploration campaign in the try. Technology and innovation are vital Barents Sea. The Research Council of Nor- to finding more resources and developing way has supported this technology develop- projects, while at the same time reducing ment for a long time, and DEMO2000 funds costs and CO2 emissions,” says Margareth from last year’s allocation were essential to Øvrum, executive vice president for Tech- start using the technology this year. nology, Projects, and Drilling. (Statoil) The strategy focuses on five technol- ogy directions: Optimizing production DNT sesquicentenary coin to feature from existing and near-field resources, cre- “Map and Compass” motif ating low-carbon solutions for oil and gas, In 2018, Norges Bank will issue a special discovering and developing frontier and edition 20-krone circulation coin to mark deepwater areas, unlocking low-recovery the 150th anniversary of the Norwegian reservoirs, and developing renewable en- Trekking Association (DNT). ergy opportunities. All directions build on Norges Bank invited five artists to par- digitalization, innovation, and multidisci- ticipate in a competition to design the an- plinary solutions. niversary motif on the reverse of the coin. In 2020, Statoil will spend 25% of its Martine Linge won the competition with research funds on CO2 reductions and new the motif “Map and Compass.” energy solutions. In order to reduce emis- The motif depicts a compass in use. sions from oil and gas activities, efforts are The compass’s bezel ring surrounds a seg- being made to develop electrification tech- ment of a hiking map with a lake, river, nologies, reduce emissions from turbines trails, and the symbol for a self-service offshore, and reduce energy consumption cabin. The coin motif illustrates both the for new fields. opportunities and tools for active participa- This year’s research budget totals tion in outdoor activities and thus symbol- NOK 2.6 billion. The goal is to spend izes DNT’s work to promote enjoyment of Photo: Pixabay around 50% of the budget externally. the outdoors. The future is digital, and by listening to customers and remaining open to new ideas, business can The motif may be slightly altered be- thrive there. First automated drilling in the world fore coin production begins. The obverse The automated drilling technology is will bear a portrait of the . digitalization and innovation in practice. Norges Bank is collaborating with Jennifer Vessels For more than 10 years, Statoil has collabo- DNT in connection with the coin issue. Next Step—Silicon Valley & Oslo, Norway rated with research institutions and the sup- (Norges Bank) plier industry on developing this technology, Change is everywhere. With the range future. Digital co-creation workshops ex- of offerings available at a consumer’s finger- ploring trends and future needs of the cus- tips via a smart phone, digitalization is driv- tomers’ customers are used to identify new Exchange Rates Oslo Børs: Week at a Glance ing “the greatest impact on society since the opportunities for digital offerings. 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Islandsk Kr. 104.26 StrongPoint 12.20 6.09% Oceanteam 3.67 -13.24% petence, early adoption, and efficiency, is This customer-first approach to digitali- Funcom 2.38 5.78% Norske Skogindustrier 0.80 -10.11% Canadian $ 1.3250 recognized by the Digital Economy and So- zation includes: Euro 0.8938 For detailed information about the Oslo Børs, visit www.dn.no. ciety Index as a leader in this new world of 1. Deep understanding of the current digitalization. This is primarily through the needs and future trends and directions of use of technology to streamline operations. customers within their markets. However, the real benefit of digitalization to 2. Clear segmentation and under- Viking Rose Sterling Silver Flatware businesses is the use of digital approaches standing of the characteristics and differenc- to reach new markets, increase revenue, and es between the segments (by industry, age, by Marthinson (Norway) enhance customer experience. location, etc.) of each market served today Today’s buyers (both consumer and cor- and in the future. porate) require convenience, ease of access, 3. Openness to new directions, collab- Wish to sell pay-as-you-go options, and environmentally oration, and services defined or built jointly friendly choices not only from B2C provid- with customers. 103 pieces! ers such as Amazon and AirBnB but also 4. Facilitation of co-creation discus- from traditional corporations such as GE, sions and workshops to jointly define new Otis Elevator, and Johnson Controls, com- digital services. panies that are now using digital services to 5. Commitment to change long term reach to new market segments, delight their through initial projects delivering real cus- B2B customers, and create new revenue tomer value. streams. In late 2015, IDC predicted that three of For many business leaders, the first the top 20 companies in all industries would Pieces include question is “How can I get started?” As with be overtaken by new competition in the mar- all change, a commitment and vision for ket by 2018. By starting now with open dia- a 6-piece place long-term change along with defining and logue with your customers, your company successfully delivering initial pilot projects can maximize your opportunity to succeed setting for 12 pays off. Since customers are also affected now into a successful future. plus 16 additional by the digital trends, including them in your exploration of new digital services can be This article was provided to The Norwe- spoons and 15 valuable to the customer and help your plan- gian American by Jennifer Vessels, CEO of ning process. Next Step, Silicon Valley/Oslo based lead- serving pieces Many B2B companies leading in digi- ers in digitalization for Adobe, Avinor, Nev- talization today are utilizing a value co- ion, Posti, ShoreTel and more. She can be creation process including executives from reached at [email protected]. Submit bids to [email protected] their customers in open dialogues about the theNorwegianamerican Business June 30, 2017 • 5 Statoil Energy Ventures backs Convergent American energy storage asset developer receives investment from Statoil’s new fund

Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway

Convergent is a technology-neutral en- ergy storage asset developer with experience across a wide range of projects, from com- mercial and industrial applications to grid- connected systems, serving both utilities and end users of electricity. The company man- ages all aspects of the energy storage asset development cycle, including project-specif- ic opportunity identification and economic evaluation. The market-leading American startup received a strategic investment from Statoil Energy Ventures in December. With this in- vestment, Statoil joins a group of five other investors committed to supporting Conver- gent in developing, financing, and operat- ing cost-effective energy storage assets. Photos: (above) Pixabay, (left) Portland General Electric / Flickr According to Convergent’s CEO, Johannes Above: Statoil Energy Ventures invests in clean Rittershausen, the partnership with Statoil energy, like wind. represents the continuing expansion of their Left: Convergent develops storage assets for pow- storage offerings. In addition to the expertise er, like this large-scale storage system used in Sa- from one of the largest energy companies in lem, Ore. (image for illustrative purposes only). the world—also the largest Nordic company on the Forbes list—Convergent is leverag- ing their experience with over 70 MW and Rasmus Falck is a strong USD 200 million in contracted energy stor- innovation and entrepre- age projects. neurship advocate. The au- Statoil’s new Energy Ventures initiative, thor of “What do the best established last year, is one of the world’s do better” and “The board largest corporative venture funds dedicated of directors as a resource to investing in successful, growing compa- in SME,” he received his nies within the renewable energy industry. masters degree from the The fund is part of Statoil’s work with new University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently energy solutions, reflecting the company’s lives in Oslo, Norway. aspiration to gradually complement its oil and gas portfolio with profitable renewable a wider footprint. have entrepreneurial experience, and be Technology Invest, which focuses on early- energy and low-carbon solutions. They want to invest in three strategic committed. The startup must have the ad- phase investment in upstream oil and gas. The fund has USD 200 million in total areas. They have built up a strong position vantages that address all forms of competi- So far Statoil Energy Ventures has in- investment capital and invests one million in offshore wind through venture capital in- tion and can sustain these advantages over vested 16 million dollars in four startups: to 20 million per company over a period of vestments since 2010. They want to evaluate several years. Last but not least, they must United Wind (U.S.), Chargepoint (U.S.), four to seven years. Statoil aims to be an at- new business opportunities in the solar and have a strong outlook for a successful exit. Oxford PV (Great Britain) and Convergent tractive partner for successful innovators and onshore wind value chain. Lastly they want The new venture fund operates along- (U.S.). disruptors partnering with entrepreneurs to to explore new high-impact technologies and side Statoil’s existing venture fund, Statoil shape the future of energy. business models that could potentially dis- The fund operates as a dedicated venture rupt their markets in the future. capital team with long-term commitment Statoil Energy Ventures wants to invest and engagement, aligned with the interests in startups with a strong strategic fit. They of entrepreneurs and co-investors. They take should be active in markets that are large direct positions as a minority shareholder in enough to allow the portfolio company to growth companies, preferably as a co-inves- grow quickly to a significant size. Further- tor with other venture firms. Investment in more they must have a team with the drive selected funds will also be considered to gain to build successful world-class companies, Custom jewelry in silver and gold < marines From page 3 featuring A long and close relationship flict. A high level of regular allied presence “Norway has a long and close relation- creates a stabilizing state of normality in Norwegian filigree, ship with the U.S. on defense and security times of peace, which contributes to deter- cooperation. At almost any given time, Nor- rence and defense,” Eriksen Søreide says. Nordic designs and way is hosting training or exercises with the United States and other Allies and partners Exercise Cold Response Scandinavian to support interoperability of forces. We see This rotational force agreement builds this continuation as one of the many ways on the framework of the longstanding agree- gemstones by that we keep our bilateral bond strong and vi- ments between the U.S. and Norway on tal,” says Eriksen Søreide. “We will continue prepositioning and reinforcement, renewed Debra Carus to accommodate for military exercises and in 2006 in the Memorandum of Understand- training for allies and partners in Norway. In ing Governing Prestockage and Reinforce- Elentari-handverk.com this way Norway contributes to allied forces’ ment of Norway. The renewal of the agree- ability to operate in challenging Norwegian ment, approved by the (Parliament), [email protected] climatic and geographical conditions, thus opens the door for considerable American increasing the credibility of the collective training and exercises in Norway. 971-221-8151 defense guarantees in crisis and armed con- 6 • June 30, 2017 Opinion theNorwegianamerican

< nww An opinion column about current issues in From page 3 Norway and the United States gians and long-term Norway-based foreign Join the conversation! residents. On the EDGE “First and foremost it will actually be a celebration of our 110 years as an organi- zation. But we have chosen to focus on an Today’s assimilation challenge issue that touches many of our members— the many Norwegians who live and work abroad,” the general secretary said. It is just as important for foreign nation- Rev. Dr. Duane Lindberg als living in Norway to engage in the debate Waterloo, Iowa as it is for Norwegians in other countries, says Aaberg. “They were Americans before they “One of our speakers is a British citizen left!” This observation by immigration who has lived here for 56 years. Of course historian Marcus Lee Hansen suggests she is engaged in Norwegian society but still that 19th and 20th century immigrants feels British to an extent and would find it shared values and beliefs that helped difficult to give up her passport. We have them assimilate into American society. chosen representatives of both situations to Thus, the goal of U.S. immigration pol- give talks at the event. It is important that icy prior to the rise of identity politics everyone is engaged,” she said. and political correctness was to encour- Norwegians living abroad currently age acculturation. This is distinct from stand to lose their Norwegian passports— assimilation, which would involve the and thereby the right to live and work in Nor- surrender of the immigrants’ traditions, way—if they take up a second citizenship. heritage, and identity into the American But not taking up citizenships in coun- melting pot. Acculturation, on the other tries of residence can potentially cause prob- hand, means that immigrants will retain lems in areas such as work permits and rights elements of their culture of origin. But, Photo: a katz / Shutterstock.com to education in those countries. for acculturation to work, immigrants Is it possible for Muslims to fully acculturate into Western cultures? Photo is from a February 2017 In March this year, Norway’s Conser- must make adjustments necessary to rally in New York City called “Today I am a Muslim too.” vative (Høyre) party, the largest party in the thrive in their new situation. This adjust- governing coalition, voted at its annual con- ment must include understanding our in- ference in favor of a proposal to allow dual stitutions, embracing our U.S. Constitu- and considers all non-Muslims including called for jihad against “the Muslim’s citizenship in the country. tion, and complying with our laws. Christians and Jews “infidels.” Furthermore, real enemies, not only Israel but also the The opposition Labor Party (Arbeider- If immigrants are unwilling to take Islamic fundamentalism is not only a reli- United States. Waging jihad against both partiet) has so far not taken a definite stance steps towards acculturating into Ameri- gious movement but also a totalitarian politi- of these infidels is a commandment of Al- on the issue, citing that it wants to see a jus- can society, one must question whether cal ideology whose goal is to impose its law lah that cannot be disregarded.” tice department review first. they should be allowed to enter the U.S. code, Sharia law, on America and the entire Of course, some object, claiming, While the populist co-governing Prog- For example, is it wise for the welfare world. Therefore, Islamic fundamentalism “Muslims do not believe this anymore!” of our nation to admit devotees of totali- must be dealt with not only as a religious However, according to a 2011 Pew Re- ress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) also voted in 1 support of the law change at its conference, it tarian political or religious groups like movement but also as a political philosophy search Survey , 7 percent of American delayed putting the issue to parliament until Nazis, Marxists, or Islamic fundamental- that is antithetical to American democracy after Norway’s September 11 general elec- ists? These totalitarian ideologies reject and freedom. See > assimilation, page 10 tion. not only our democratic institutions and This incompatibility with democracy is treasured freedoms of speech, assembly, evident when one studies the official state- Aaberg says that the issues of terrorism Rev. Dr. Duane Lind- and religion, but also the basic right to ments and documents of Islamic fundamen- and immigration are often associated with berg’s background in­ dual citizenship but that this was a miscon- life itself as guaranteed in America’s talism. This is reflected in a motto from the cludes both an MA and ception that should not derail the debate and Declaration of Independence. Herein the transnational Islamist organization Muslim PhD in American Stud- that a change in the law on dual citizenship Founding Fathers declared a self-evident Brotherhood: “Allah is our objective. The ies in addition to de- will provide consistency and clarity. truth, “… That all men are created equal, Prophet is our leader. The Quran is our law. grees in Lutheran theol- Norwegian law does in fact already and endowed by their Creator with cer- Jihad is our way. Dying in the way of Allah is ogy and graduate stud- contain several loopholes that allow foreign tain unalienable Rights, that among these our highest hope. Allahu akbar!” This motto ies in Chemistry. He has nationals to obtain dual citizenship—but are life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- inspires the call for jihad against America. authored books and articles relating to the citizens of Western countries are vary rarely ness.” As an ideology, Islamic fundamen- E.g. in a September 2010 sermon, the Broth- issue of immigration to the U.S., with special able to obtain citizenship this way. talism denies these rights to “infidels,” erhood’s Supreme Guide, Muhammed Badi, focus on Norwegian immigration. “Of all the people that became Norwe- gian last year, around 50-60 percent kept 1. The 2011 Muslim American Survey is based on telephone interviews conducted April 14-July 22, 2011, with 1,033 Muslims in the U.S. See References. their original citizenship. 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That’s why Daughters of Norway Members Various Without knowing which opinion arti- berg’s letter of June 16 about the Han Ola we’re so happy to carry all four strips in the Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway cle you’re referring to, I can’t comment on og Han Per comic strip, you stated that you paper. Something for everyone! Christy Olsen Field Seattle, Wash. whether or not it was “misinformed” or ask really did not understand the humor. You’ll be happy to know that John Erik, Sunny Gandara Beacon, N.Y. the writer to support his or her assertions. Perhaps if you had grown up in the time who does our translations, loves Han Ola Heidi Håvan Grosch , Norway Rosalie Grangaard Grosch Arden Hills, Minn. So I’ll simply say that opinions are of immigration from Norway to America, the og Han Per. 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Tour de France, the biggest cycling event of the year, is just about to begin. Norwegian cyclist has shown in recent months that he’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the fight for the green point jersey this year, winning the Tour des Fjords at the end of May, just a couple of weeks af- ter his overall victory at the . Boasson Hagen was trailing Dries Van Gestel from by five seconds be- fore the finishing stage in Tour de Fjords, but because he did fairly well in the mid- race sprints, as the peloton neared the finish line, he only had to beat the Belgian with one second or more to claim the overall vic- tory. Timo Roosen and Jeroen Meijers of the broke away a few kilome- ters before the finish, but at the final stretch Boasson Hagen showed tremendous strength and overtook them both with a phenomenal long sprint. With this victory, the Norwegian secured his third stage win in a row and the overall victory in Tour de Fjords. Boasson Hagen is confident and thinks all the training he has done, in addition to the recent competitions, has made him ready for the French highways. Photo: Stiehl Photography “The confidence and competition train- Boassen Hagen cycled to victory in the Tour of Norway earlier this year. ing you get from winning races is important. It’s hard to train for mass sprints and other important situations outside competitions,” preparations for the Tour de France, which be able to fight for individual stage wins. winning Tour de France stages in the early he told the press. “I feel good, I do, but the begins on July 1, by participating in Crité- “My goal every year is to go for stage 2000s, winning 10 in total. Soon Tour de level in Tour de France is a big step up, and I rium du Dauphiné and the Norwegian Cham- wins. It’s a big step up, but I’m looking for- France was broadcast on national television, hope I will be able to improve my form even pionship. Even though he recognizes that the ward to it.” and Hushovd’s popularity made recruitment more.” level is a bit higher than in Tour de Fjords, Norwegians , Vegard in local cycling clubs increase drastically. Boasson Hagen has been continuing his for example, he feels confident that he will Stake Laengen, and Sven Erik Bystrøm are This rise in recruitment might explain why also confirmed for the Tour de France, while Norway set a new national record last year Sondre Holst Enger was not able to prove with four participants in the Tour the France. himself and get the green light from his team. eliteserien Considering its small population, Nor- Jo Christian Weldingh grew up in Lilleham- way has a pretty good history in Tour de mer, Norway, but is currently living in Oslo. Norway’s Premier League France with 16 stage wins and two green jer- He has a BA in Archaeology from The Uni- seys, which is no small feat given the fact that versity of Oslo and a BA in Business Ad- cycling is one of the absolute biggest sports ministration from BI Norwegian Business results Standings in Europe. The sport got a bump in popular- School. ity in Norway when Thor Hushovd started 6/17 Kristiansund 1 – 1 Aalesund Teams PLD PTS

6/18 Haugesund 1 – 0 Rosenborg 1. Rosenborg 14 28 2. Brann 14 26 < mosque 6/18 Molde 3 – 0 Tromsø 3. Sarpsborg 08 14 25 From page 3 6/18 1 – 0 Sarpsborg 08 4. Aalesund 14 22 for anyone who feels they do not fit in at or- threats or insults, according to AFP. 5. Molde 14 21 6/18 Sogndal 0 – 0 Odd dinary mosques. Women, men, trans people, They did add that they fully expected 6. Vålerenga 14 21 homosexuals, heterosexuals—everyone is not everyone would be happy. 6/18 Lillestrøm 1 – 0 Viking 7. Odd 14 21 welcome,” al-Obaide said. Unlike al-Obaide’s and the Berlin 6/19 Vålerenga 1 – 1 Strømsgodset 8. Haugesund 14 19 He went on to say that women should mosque, the Mariam Mosque in Copenhagen 9. Sandefjord 14 18 have a more visible role and that they would is open only to women. 6/24 Brann 5 – 0 Stabæk be part of all levels of decision-making pro- The mosque’s founder Sherin Khankan, 10. Stabæk 14 18 6/25 Vålerenga 3 – 1 Lillestrøm cesses in the establishment of the mosque. who is herself becoming an imam, said in Au- 11. Lillestrøm 14 17 “We need to give women the microphone. gust last year that she had originally wanted 6/25 Sarpsborg 08 1 – 1 Brann 12. Sogndal 14 16 They can speak for themselves,” he said. to open a mosque where female imams could 13. Kristiansund 14 16 The project is still in its initial stages, preach on Fridays to a mixed crowd, but later 6/25 Stabæk 1 – 4 Kristiansund 14. Strømsgodset 14 15 but its founder said he hopes to be able to changed her mind. 6/25 Tromsø 1 – 1 Sandefjord 15. Tromsø 14 14 open the mosque next year. “It turned out that a majority of the com- A liberal mosque with a similar taboo- munity wanted a Friday prayer for women 16. Viking 14 9 6/25 Rosenborg 3 – 0 Sogndal breaking concept opened two weeks ago in only,” Khankan, born in to a Syr- 6/25 Aalesund 5 – 1 Odd Berlin, with a female imam and women and ian father and a Finnish mother, told AFP. men praying side by side. “Today I am very happy about the deci- 6/25 Viking 1 – 1 Haugesund Scandinavia’s first female-led mosque sion because when you try to create change held its first Friday prayers in Copenhagen it’s very important that you do it wisely and 6/26 Strømsgodset 1 – 1 Brann in August 2016. slowly,” she said. Police stood guard outside the entrance China, the United States, Canada, Ger- To read more about football in Norway, visit www.uefa.com of the Berlin mosque on its opening day, but many, Belgium, and Denmark are currently the founders said they had not received any the only countries with female imams. theNorwegianamerican Sports June 30, 2017 • 9 An American in Norway: Sports News & Notes Beach Handball: Gold for Norway Tennis: Eikeri to top in Bjørn Maars Johnsen The Norwegian women secured the gold in Ulrikke Eikeri won the 25,000 dollar tour- the Beach Handball European Champion- nament in Baja in Hungary on June 24. ship for the first time, after beating The 24-year-old, who was fourth seed in 2-0 in the final on June 25. Norway has lost the tournament, did not lose a single set. In debuts on team Norway the two previous finals but finally won in the final, she met Slovak Chantal Skamlova Zagreb 16-15, 19-16. and won 7-4, 6-2. (NRK) (NRK) Hockey: New Norwegian ready for NHL Football: Big win for Aalesund Kristian Røykås Marthinsen was cho- Lars Veldwijk scored a hat trick when sen when the Washington Capitals used Aalesund beat Odd 5-1 at home on June 25. their last selection in this year’s draft. The Odd’s Fredrik Semb Berge got a red card 17-year-old is now the third Norwegian to only half an hour into the match, and the be part of a current NHL team, together team had no chance. with Andreas Martinsen (Montreal Ca- (NRK) nadiens) and Mats Zuccarello (New York Rangers). Considering Marthinsen’s young Football: secures away win age, it may be a while before the left wing Kristiansund took the year’s first away vic- is seen on the ice in an NHL match. tory when they beat Stabæk 4-1 in Bærum (NRK) on June 25. Benjamin Stokke took a hat trick while Jean Mendy scored Kristian- Mountain Biking: Flesjå takes bronze sund’s first goal. Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå (44) struggled (NRK) with injuries ahead of the Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships but still Football: Viking gives away victory managed to take the bronze medal. Anna League underdog Viking led Haugesund Langvad secured a world championship after a goal by Kwesi Appiah at 29 min- Photo: Bjørn S. Delebekk / VG gold for Denmark, a second in front of Ger- utes. As they have done several times this One of Maars Johnsen’s dreams came true when he played for Norway in World Cup qualifiers. man favorite Sabine Spitz. Flesjå was beat- season, however, they lost the victory in the en by eight seconds over the 80 kilometers. end. Two minutes before full time, Vegard (NRK) Skjerve scored and it ended as a tie. Molly Jones (NRK) The Norwegian American

A lifelong dream has come true for always been a loyal supporter of the Norwe- Bjørn Maars Johnsen: the 25-year-old Nor- gian team. wegian-American striker has been called up “It’s very big for Bjørn. He is incredibly to represent Norway on the national soccer proud… He has been a Norway fan since the team. 1990s. He ran around Nesodden and shouted Born in New York to a Norwegian father ‘Flo, Flo, Flo’ in 1998. His idol is Ole Gun- Sealift Inc. and American mother, Maars Johnsen has nar Solskjær. That’s why he wears number dual citizenship and therefore eligibility to 20,” he said to VG. play for either national team. His chances of On June 10, Maars Johnsen official- making it on the U.S. team were slim, but he ly joined the ranks of his heroes when he • Ship Owners • knew he had a shot at earning a spot on the played 19 minutes in the game against the Norwegian team, something he has hoped Czech Republic. He had a chance to score for since he was a small child. in overtime, but his header was saved by the • Ship & Cargo Brokers • “My dream is to play for one of the big- goalkeeper. The match ended 1-1. gest clubs in Europe and for the Norwegian “You must realize that you are picked for national team in the World Cup. I want to the team to score and win the match. There- • Steamship Agents • make both my father and my family proud, fore I’m disappointed that I did not score,” and the majority of them are from Norway,” he says. The match was an overwhelming he said to VG two years ago. experience for him nevertheless, especially The 6-foot-5-inch Norwegian American with his family present. Even his father had grew up in North Carolina but started his made the journey to Norway to see him play. soccer career in Norway as an 18-year-old, “After ten years—ten long, tough playing two seasons for Vålerenga and Tøns- years—it was very emotional for me to see berg. He then bounced around for several his face. He didn’t say anything. He is a years, playing in the Baltic Islands, Portu- Norwegian, so he won’t say anything. But I gal, and . In the summer of 2016, he know what he is thinking. I know what he is ended up on a three-year deal with the Heart feeling. And we feel it together,” says Maars of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership. Johnsen. He scored six goals in the 2016/2017 season Due to his promising performance and caught the attention of Lars Lagerbäck, against the Czech Republic, Lagerbäck Norway’s new head coach. chose him for the starting lineup against It was announced on May 30 that Lager- Sweden on June 13. He again had an oppor- bäck had called Maars Johnsen up to play for tunity to score, but his attempt was stopped. the Norwegian team in the World Cup quali- In the end, the neighboring countries tied fiers at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion against the 1-1. Now that he has played for Norway, he Czech Republic on June 10 and Sweden on is officially cap-tied and ineligible to play for June 13. the U.S. team on an international level. 68 West Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York 11771 “It was completely insane for me. Right What’s next for the Norwegian Ameri- Phone: (516) 922-1000 Fax: (516) 922-6526 now, this is also great for the whole family can? He’s uncertain. www.sealiftinc.com E-mail: [email protected] and my girlfriend. They are shocked and “There are big changes in Hearts now. ready for a new adventure. It’s a big and I have thrived with Hearts, but I don’t know proud moment for us,” he told VG. what will happen. I hope it will be announced His Norwegian father, Hasse Johnsen, soon if I’m going to continue with Hearts or was brought to tears when his son called him need to find a new club,” he said. Vesterheim with the news. “It’s not very often that I cry, Either way, Bjørn Maars Johnsen can the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center but this is big,” he said to VG. certainly be proud of earning the long-await- • The largest collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world Even though his son has spent much of ed opportunity to wear the Norwegian flag • A national center for folk-art classes • Open all year in Decorah, Iowa his life in the U.S., Johnsen notes that he has on his chest. 10 • June 30, 2017 Research & Science theNorwegianamerican Profiles of Norwegian science: Russia, Norway’s High North neighbor With NATO, the EU, Schengen, and the Eurozone bordering Russia, the country rep- Ilan Kelman resents an influential player in European se- Agder, Norway curity. Researchers dare to speculate on the post-Putin era and a fully democratic China, Do “Good fences make good neigh- as both are core to Norwegian strategic in- bors”? Robert Frost did not think so. What terests. about for the geopolitical jockeying around Deciphering and managing this complex the northern latitudes? interplay of topics requires the thoughtful A Research Council of Norway pro- and deep investigations permitted via NOR- gram, NORRUSS, seeks to improve our RUSS. One key is working directly with understanding of social and political devel- Russian researchers and institutions. Russian opments in the High North, especially with partners have been and must be major con- respect to Russia. This research was show- tributors to project formulation and imple- cased on May 23 at a one-day workshop in mentation. Oslo. The work, then, is not just Norway re- Poignant analyses examined what is searching Russia. It additionally creates col- happening today in Russia and the High laborations to learn from each other by us- North, as well as what could happen in the ing the differing languages and cultures as future. The relevance of Russia to Norway— bridges rather than divides. given the border, the fences along it, and mu- The ethos of “good neighbors” becomes tual Arctic and European interests—played a ever-present. Russia and Norway have so key role in the inquiries. Photo: Ilan Kelman many overlapping interests and close col- The scientific program is set up toin- Geir Aas moderates the NORRUSS research conference in Oslo in May. laborations, including in the High North, that form Norwegian policy directly, interpreting “good fences” might not be feasible, even challenges and opportunities of politics, the where some parties seek them. economy, and society in Russia and across dergoing major social and environmental Peoples and cultures receive deserved Yet possibilities always remain for con- the High North. Supported by the Ministry of changes, bringing destructive threats and ex- prominence. Governance, government, in- flict and for Russia becoming more assertive Foreign Affairs, NORRUSS activities gener- citing possibilities. Different groups pursue digenous peoples, land rights, education, and more aggressive. The NORRUSS pro- ate knowledge and connections for counsel- and promote different interests. and knowledge exchange feature in plenty gram provides a solid scientific basis for un- ing Norwegian interests. Petroleum exploration and extraction of the studies. Land and resource use, power derstanding and anticipating developments Many projects explore Russian mindsets brings perceived economic benefits in both relations, political advocacy, and democratic around Russia and the High North, helping and developments around the vast country. and Russia. Often, many decision-making feature among the subjects politicians and policy makers to shape Nor- The role of civil society, the legal culture people in the affected areas provide strong raised during interviews and focus groups. way’s direction. including corruption, and views of national- social support for the oil and gas industry, Tension and complementarity between ism are all probed, helping to inform Norway even while knowing that environmental con- tradition and modernization recur. Commu- how to work with different sectors within sequences could result. The actual economic nities and social groups do not always agree. Ilan Kelman (www.ilankel- Russia. benefits are harder to discern. The data require careful unpacking of per- man.org and Twitter @Ilan­­­- Resources and economics play a lead- The social benefits of industrial devel- spectives to report the diversity and to dis- Kelman) is a Reader in ing part. Projects cover food, fossil fuels, opment can be as important, as expected, and cuss the implications of majority and minor- Risk, Resilience, and Glob- forestry, and shipping. Analyses of trade and as desired as the financial ones. One project ity viewpoints. al Health at University Col- defense as part of the Russian economy pro- on corporate social responsibility for Arctic Similar themes swirl around high-level lege London, England, and vide a deep picture of what keeps Russia’s petroleum looks at community perceptions geopolitical interactions. NORRUSS also a fellow at the University of government funded, how it is changing, and of the gains and losses experienced, com- examines the interests of non-Arctic coun- Agder, Norway. His overall possible future trends. paring Norway and Russia. Another project tries in the north. China’s presence is felt research interest is linking disasters and health, The High North and the Arctic are para- highlights the cross-border collaborations strongly, permeating resources, energy, mili- including the integration of climate change into mount. The region and its peoples are un- for and by industry. tarization, and nationalism. disaster research and health research.

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Images: The Met Above: “The North Cape by Moonlight” (1848) once again shows Balke’s obsession with that land- scape and his facility with capturing light. This painting is in the exhibit but is separate from the two other paintings of mentioned in the text below. Right: What is the Northern Lights without color? Balke captures the phenomenon in an unusual way.

Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y.

When you enter the gallery, a large land- display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s happens when you extract the color of North- only gives us a chance to see other wonderful scape draws you in offering clouds, rocks, exhibition of the artist. It is the first museum ern lights? You get one of the most interest- 19th-century Norwegian landscape painters’ waves, and a looming iceberg. The only liv- in the United States to feature the artist’s ing compositions in this exhibit. Balke’s work but also allows us to draw visual paral- ing souls are many, many, soaring birds. You works in an exhibition titled “Peder Balke: “Northern Lights” is amazing not only for its lels. For instance, there is a wonderful visual are exposed to the heavens and sea. Upon Painter of Northern Light,” running through lack of color but also for his technique. “To comparison in this show between the student closer observation, the composition has an July 9, 2017. “This is a unique opportunity produce this striking image, Balke first ap- Balke and his teacher Dahl; two paintings of underlying cohesiveness, with the artist’s to explore the work of an artist who focused plied a thin layer of paint for the sky and then towns bathed in moonlight and hung in jux- use of arcs and curves, seen in the waves, the on those aspects of art and nature that inspire a thicker one for the water. Subsequently, he taposition; “Dresden” by Dahl and “Stock- formation of the birds’ flight, and the cloud awe known as the Sublime,” writes The Met. removed paint with a serrated device to re- holm” by Balke. patterns. The use of rosy-gold light on the tip In addition to Balke’s works, the ex- veal the white ground layer, producing the Dahl’s “View Over Hallingdal” is a of the iceberg is magical. Who is the creator hibition includes works from Norwegian effects of the lights. Finally, he added details must see. It is worth a trip to the museum of this masterpiece? contemporaries of Balke’s, including the such as the coastline and boats with a brush,” just to to experience this single work. There The artist’s name is Peder Balke, and he incomparable Christian Johan Dahl. The the exhibit text tells us. The auroras bleed are depictions online, but they do not do was born on Helgøya, an island of Mjøsa in other pieces, which come from a variety of into the water below. There is an elusive, vi- justice to the subtlety of colors found in the , Norway, in 1804, to a poor fam- Norwegian landscape artists, were garnered sionary quality to this piece. When you drain slender sliver of sky or nuanced shades and ily. He later worked on the Balke farm in from The Met’s collection. the color, the shapes are emphasized and sur- textures formed in the rocks. In person one Toten, , where the locals (farmers) prising revelations uncovered. can almost touch the soft lichen clinging recognized his artistic talent and chipped in Highlights of Peder Balke’s work In 1855, Balke’s focus changed. In- to the rough stone found in the foreground to fund his education. In return, Balke paint- In “The North Cape,” (1853), it is Bal- stead of centering his life around the artists and delight in the blood orange flora poking ed decorative designs in and on many of the ke’s use of light that is so beguiling. The in Oslo, he choose to create a community, though. farmers’ homes. moonlight falls upon fisherman in boats be- Kunstnerlund (Artist’s Grove—later known In this exhibit, I learned that the image His education was eclectic and broad: low; like a sailor’s beacon it envelopes them as Balkeby), of artists and craftsmen, rent- of a single heroic Norwegian tree was first serving as an apprentice to a Norwegian in serenity. ing them homes on the outskirts of Oslo. Ac- painted by a Dutch artist in the 17th century. painter and Danish decorator, as well as I was drawn to “Finnmark Landscape” cording to the exhibit’s text, “This venture The lone tree later became a symbol of the studying at the Art Academy in because it represented a stark deep winter. was an expression of the formerly landless indomitable Norwegian spirit. There are sev- and with the marvelous Johan Christian Dahl Most delightful was the golden light emanat- peasant’s democratic ideals, which were gal- eral pieces in this section with this symbol who told him, “there is no other way to be- ing through the rocks blanketed in snow. In vanized by the revolutions that swept Europe (using either singular or a few trees). August come a real painter than by painting from Balke’s own words when reflecting on his in 1848 and 1849.” Cappelen’s “Tree Study,” Christian Johann nature.” journey to the Northern climes of Norway, His altruism was not well received by Dahl’s “Birch Tree in a Storm,” and Balke’s Balke took these words to heart, but he wrote, “...I have never, either abroad or all. In 1848 he was labeled a communist by “Old Trees” allow you to compare the per- in fact Balke was a nature lover his entire in other parts of the country, had occasion to Dahl, who stated that Balke was “more inter- spectives of several Norwegian artists’ ren- life. He had the soul of a traveler, absorbing see anything equally exalting and inspiring ested in politics than art.” By the late 1860s derings of the same theme. the Norwegian landscape along the way, as as that which I witnessed on this journey to Balke discontinued being a professional art- In Thomas Fearnly’s “Monolith and well as those of Sweden, , London, Finnmark; for in these northern districts the ist, although he did paint for himself. Balke’s Trees,” the trees, mostly pines, have been Paris, and Russia. His work was so well re- beauty of nature takes the leading role while change in social circles was an impetus for moved to the background, replaced by a huge ceived that the royal families of both Swe- human beings, the children of nature, play experimentation. “Balke used increasingly boulder, which takes center stage. The exhib- den and France purchased pieces. Perhaps only a secondary role.” His passion for this craftsman-like materials—such as sections it text explains, “Northern Romantic artists the trip that most influenced Balke’s work place brings the viewer along for the ride, of wood planking for his supports—and a were drawn to monoliths, [as they are antith- was one he took in 1832, journeying along bringing us as close as we get without actu- direct manner of painting that eschewed tra- esis of the] classical.” This point is very im- Norway’s west coast all the way to the North ally being there. ditional fine-art methods,” says the exhibit portant because during this time, mid to late Cape, which at that time was believed to be Three small pieces, with painterly af- text. The result upon his death was that his 1800s, Norwegian artists were asserting their the northernmost point of Europe. The north fects, that read more like sketches or etch- reputation as an artist was nonexistent, while own voice through their brushes, empowered of Norway left such an imprint on his imagi- ings, are so intimate and intriguing that they he was respected as a citizen. by their first taste of independence after 400 nation that he was able to replicate this land- draw the viewer in for a closer and more years of foreign rule. scape 30 years after the visit. studied examination. Within this grouping is Balke’s contemporaries As a result they were emboldened to de- The piece I first encountered is titled an amazing gem. The last part of The Met’s exhibit shows pict Norway in their own way and focus on “The North Cape,” (1845) and is one of his One sees the Northern Lights for their Balke’s Norwegian contemporaries, with 17 pieces on loan from private collections to magnificent and unpredictable colors. What some pieces of Balke’s incorporated. This not See > balke, page 24 12 • June 30, 2017 Taste of Norway theNorwegianamerican Jump-start your summer mornings These make-ahead chilled oats with berries are the perfect start to a long summer day

Dianna Walla Tromsø, Norway

One of the most common summer ac- tivities in northern Norway is berry picking. Families gear up with buckets and drive out of the cities to their favorite (sometimes secret) spots to collect wild strawberries, blueberries, lingonberries, or cloudberries, depending on the season. Some berries are more elusive (cloudberries, which grow in the boggy areas near mountains at northern latitudes, are espe- cially prized) while others are more prevalent (like strawberries or blueberries). Since summer has finally arrived in northern Norway, I decided to celebrate its ar- rival by combining two of my favorite staple ingredients in the Norwegian diet: berries and oats. Oats are everywhere in Norway, and while warm oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts, it’s decidedly less appealing when the summer mornings are warm in our east- facing apartment. My solution? Chilled overnight oats, which have the additional benefit of being quick to prepare the night before so they’re ready to eat when you wake up in the morn- ing. While this recipe uses some non-tradi- tional ingredients, the combination of oats, berries, and favorite spices cardamom and cinnamon still manage to give it a distinctly Dianna Walla is a writer and knitwear designer liv- Nordic flavor profile. It’s easy to tweak the ing and studying in Trom- mix of spices or toppings to suit your own sø, Norway. She writes taste, however, so feel free to experiment and about baking at cakeand­ find what you like best. vikings.com and about knitting at paper-tiger.net. Find her on Instagram at @cakeandvikings. Summer Berry Overnight Oats for the oats: ¼ tsp ground cardamom 1 ⁄3 cup oats (I prefer rolled oats, but you can ¼ cup fresh berries (I’ve used blueberries, use any type you prefer) but feel free to substitute your favorite) 1 ⁄3 cup unsweetened skyr or Greek yogurt 1 ⁄3 cup unsweetened almond milk or other for the topping: plant-based milk additional berries 1 tbsp. maple syrup bee pollen* (optional) 1 tbsp. chia seeds pinch of cinnamon

Combine ingredients for the oats in a jar and stir to mix. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least three hours (an airtight container works best). When ready to serve, sprinkle toppings over the top and enjoy immediately.

* Some people may suffer an allergic reaction to bee pollen, so if using for the first time, an allergy test is recommended. Feel free to omit or substitute with seeds or crushed nuts instead to add texture.

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Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y.

Although I am a native New Yorker, I have to confess that I only recently visited the historic Essex Street Market for the first time. This market opened in 1940, through the vision of Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia and funds from the WPA. In its heyday it boasted 475 vendors. Today, this charming indoor abode for purveyors of chow continues to serve resi- Photos: (left) Marcus Santos / NY dents and businesses. Besides vendors offer- Daily News, (below) Paula C. / Yelp Left: Smoked salmon quiche with ing cuisine such as bread, cheese, poultry, red onion is just one of the lunch meat, produce, and spices, one can also get a (brunch?) items available at Nordic haircut and enjoy art at the Cuchifritos Gal- Preserves Fish & Wildlife Co. lery & Project Space. Prepared food is also Below: The Caribou head, Vesh, rules available; a variety of delights reflect the over the tiny space NPFWC has man- consumable delicacies of many of the cul- aged to fill to the brim with imports tures that inhabit New York: Japanese, Mexi- and homemade Scandinavian foods. can, Italian, and even Scandinavian. Nordic Preserves Fish & Wildlife Com- pany offers Scandinavian delectables. The name is a mouthful, but the market space is tiny. And it is amazing, if not almost a sleight of hand, how they are able to provide the quantity and variety of fare they offer. As stated in the market’s directory, “They serve everything Swedish style including Swed- about the head of a caribou that adorns the ish meatballs, Scandinavian-style hot dogs, stall. It actually seems to be keeping guard smoked eel, toast skagen, traditional herring, over all it surveys. His name is Vesh. Vesh soups, elderberry soda, and much more.” “has been with us since Good World, our first Annika Sundvik, one of the owners, was in- restaurant, and majestically holds court over terviewed in the NYCEDC blog in 2012 and our stall. It was featured in a scene in the first listed some of the company’s other special- Sex and the City movie and was energetical- ties. “We sell homemade herrings as well as ly talked about on the Regis and Kelly show cured and smoked fish such as gravlax. We when they joked about it by saying, ‘The also hand-roll Swedish meatballs and bake moose is loose on the Lower East Side.’” cardamom cakes and crisp breads.” Though all is well at NPFWC, there is Sundvik has run this business since much upheaval outside the market walls. 2012 with her two partners, Lu Ratunil and The Lower East Side, where the market re- John Lavelle. Their creation has been well sides, has watched as the neighborhood, received. They also offer catering services once a stronghold of the poor and working and their food can also be eaten at the popu- class, is being rapidly replaced by a grow- lar annual Midsummer Festival in New York. ing number of luxury condos, inhabited by The day I visited Nordic Preserves, the absentee owners looking for a place to sink friendly and easygoing Ratunil was there and their money and the very, very well heeled. we spoke about the logistics of preparing the Unfortunately, the Essex Street Market is not food in the building’s kitchen. Hailing from immune to these ominous forces and is slat- the Philippines, Ratunil often experiments ed to be demolished in 2018. So, if you’re in and incorporates spices and twists found in New York, it’s worth a visit before yet anoth- his culture. er important piece of our history is smashed This is not Sundvik’s first food empo- into rubble. rium in New York. She, along with Ratunil Luckily, NPFWC has been offered a and Lavelle, ran a very funky Scandinavian space in a new location, across the street restaurant and bar, right around the corner where the developer has guaranteed them from this market booth, called Good World a spot within the new luxury building he is Bar and Grill. It was always packed, had a constructing. It is to include a new market great backyard scene, and it was here that I space, a trade off for the developer getting first experienced Pytt i Panna. This dish was the Essex Street Market site. I hope that the described to me by a Swedish friend as one rent remains affordable but am not optimis- that combines leftovers as a means to be fru- tic about New York developers’ promises nor Hungry for more Norway? gal by preventing waste, and the version I the city holding them accountable. However, tasted had an egg on top. I am optimistic that this trio will survive and In the same blog earlier noted, Sundvik continue to provide Nordic delicacies to the was asked about her favorite memory. She New York public as they have been doing for replied, “When I [still] had my restaurant to- close to 20 years, in whatever incarnation gether with the Block Association, I closed suits them or they can imagine. off the stall for a week each Christmas and held a Nordic Christmas Market on Orchard The NPFWC’s hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Street between Canal and Division. I would Thursday & Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; set up stalls and invite local vendors to sell Wednesday & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 Photo: TINE Mediebank their wares in the showing room.” p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call (206) 784-4617 or email [email protected] to get recipes The blog interview also asked her for Their booth number is 36C. every other week (and the rest of the newspaper too). fun facts about her business. 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Edvard Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed beaded narrow rim plate, and the Agder piece will campers, who, in the process, will explore some uses the artist’s last significant self-portrait as be a wastebasket with curved sides. This class will Nordic traditions and get a feel for the folk school Summer Jazz: Lage Lund a starting point to reassess a lifetime of paint- be taught in oils, but acrylic painters are welcome philosophy. Find more info at wp.stolaf.edu/con- July 13, 7:00 p.m. ing. Together, these profoundly human and to work on their own. Cost is $260 for members ferences/summer-camps/folk-school-camp/. New York, N.Y. technically daring artworks reveal Munch as a and $310 for non-members. Norwegian guitarist Lage Lund, one of the tireless innovator and an artist as revolutionary The Future of Norway House most compelling jazz artists in the world to- in his maturity as he was in his breakthrough Hand-forging Norwegian Knife Blades July 13, 6:00 p.m. day, offers an intimate solo performance of years. At the San Francisco Museum of Modern July 20—21 Minneapolis, Minn. his original compositions. Cost is $15 or $10 Art. Visit www.sfmoma.org/exhibition/edvard- Decorah, Iowa Learn about the future cultural center at Norway for ASF members. Purchase tickets at www. munch-between-clock-and-bed/ for more info. This Vesterheim Folk Art School class includes House! In the Galleri at Norway House. If you eventbrite.com/e/summer-jazz-lage-lund- guest instructor Morten Håkonsen! Learn to forge have any questions, contact info@norwayhouse. tickets-34777452296. Munch and His Mentor blades for your own brukskniv (working knife) from org or (612) 871-2211. July 8 & 9 start to finish. 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Socializing Acanthus & Baroque Carving Lessons from the Arctic and swimming starts at 2:00 p.m. and dinner July 22—26 American Reboot: Traditional Norwegian Weav- now—August 27 will be served at 5:00 p.m. At the home of Decorah, Iowa. ing Exhibit Seattle, Wash. Peggy and Glenn Riddervold. Please RSVP by Join Rolf Taraldset, master carver from Norway, July 20—Sept. 8 This exhibition explains how Roald Amund- July 24 to (925) 934-5691 or peggy_glenn@ to learn acanthus carving in 3D in this Vesterheim Minneapolis, Minn. sen spent his youth preparing for a life in the hotmail.com; address will be given when you Folk Art School class! You will learn to carve all the This exhibit at Norway House will illustrate how Polar Regions, his first trip to the Antarctic, RSVP. The committee is asking for donations: way around the piece. You will learn to use back- Norwegian weaving techniques are learned and three years with the Inuit, and the Race for $15 for adults 16 and older, $5 for children 12 bent tools and other important cuts. It will be pos- how they are used for both preservation of tra- the South Pole. At Nordic Heritage Museum. to 15, and free for children under 12. sible to carve a panel or a clock in this style. There dition and for contemporary creative expression. will be a materials fee. Cost is $400 for members The talent of Lila Nelson will be highlighted in and $450 for non-members. her roles as inspiring artist, generous mentor to Wisconsin illinois weavers, long-time Textile Curator, and benefac- Summer Kaffe Stue Tours of Viking 51st Annual Nordic Fest tor to the Weavers Guild of Minnesota and to July 15, 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. July 8 & 15 July 27—29 Vesterheim. The opening reception will be held Mt. Horeb, Wis. Geneva, Ill. Decorah, Iowa on July 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join the members of Vennelag 5-513 for their The public is invited to tour the Viking, an exact It’s a Nordi Gras! Your whole family will enjoy de- annual Kaffe Stue. Norwegian delicacies will copy of the Viking ship Gokstad. Guided group licious food, traditional crafts, a colorful parade, Write Your Family History be available to enjoy with your coffee at 9:00 tours begin every 15 minutes with the last at lively entertainment, sporting events, and our July 26 a.m., as well as traditional open-face and 3:30 p.m. Guided group tours are also available Saturday night fireworks display. Events begin with Minneapolis, Minn. lefse-wrap sandwiches. In addition, Norwe- by appointment; two weeks’ notice required. Thursday night’s opening ceremonies at 6:45 p.m., Anette Holt Bratsberg is returning to Norway gian meatballs and hotdogs are offered. An Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for teens. followed by two full days of fun activities for the House to lead the course. She has written more art fair along the downtown streets is another Parking is free. Normal hours are 1:00 to 4:00 family. Visit www.nordicfest.com for more info. than 70 life stories and founded the Norwegian diversion. At Mt. Horeb Community Center. p.m. Call (630) 302-7338, email viking1893@ company Vita Veritas in 2005. During both ses- gmail.com, or visit vikingship.us for more info. sions—from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 to Hardanger Fiddle Music & Dance Workshop At Good Templar Park. Minnesota Landscapes of Katla 4:00 p.m.—you will be guided through the pro- July 20—23 cess of writing down your family history memo- Dodgeville, Wis. “How to be a Viking” now—July 15 Minneapolis, Minn. ries. You will learn techniques for putting the sto- The HFAA’s Annual Workshop offers a very July 10, 12 & 14, 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. ries that you treasure on paper so they can be special opportunity for getting to know Nor- Yorkville, Ill. This collaborative visual art project by Norwegian artists Mathijs van Geest, Jonas Ib F H Jensen, shared for generations to come. If you are inter- wegian Hardanger fiddle music and dance A third annual “How to be a Viking” children’s ested, email [email protected]. traditions in depth. There will be four con- workshop series will be held at the Yorkville and Ånond Versto will reveal a fragment of the immense landscape that the eclectic enterprise current Hardanger fiddle full-time classes, Public Library. Activities will include stories, New York dance classes for all levels, and mini-classes crafts, cooking, games, and music. Kids are in- known as Katla has explored during the past few Peder Balke: Painter of Northern Light to broaden your Norwegian folk music experi- vited to dress like Vikings. The public is invited. years. The exhibit is part of an artist exchange now—July 9 ence. At Folklore Village. Visit www.hfaa.org/ Admission is free. Instructors are Barb Johnson program between SooVac and Telemark Art New York, N.Y. Home/2017-hardanger-fiddle-music-and- and Connie Kross of Montgomery and Elgin Center. At the Soo Visual Art Center. Visit www. This exhibition of Peder Balke’s work is the first dance-workshop for more info. Sons of Norway chapters. Call Yorkville Public soovac.org/index.php/shows/ for more info. in the U.S. to focus on this strikingly singular, vi- Library at (630) 553-4354 to register. 4North Exhibit sionary painter. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue History of Telemark Emigration now—July 16 in Gallery 624. Visit www.metmuseum.org/exhi- July 25, 7:00 p.m. iowa Minneapolis, Minn. bitions/listings/2017/peder-balke for more info. Stoughton, Wis. National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwe- 4North features four women artists that share a Per Lykke will talk about the history of emigra- gian Tradition heritage from Scandinavia, as well as make their Nordic Noir Book Club: I’m Traveling Alone tion from Norway to the U.S. with a special fo- now—July 19 home in Duluth. While the work diverges in style July 10, 7:00—8:00 p.m. cus on Telemark. Some places in Telemark had Decorah, Iowa and medium, the artists share their duel iden- New York, N.Y. the highest percentage of emigrants in the Admire recent works of amazing folk art by tity and connection to place. Alison Aune, Kris- Norwegian author Samuel Bjørk makes his U.S. entire country. His talk will also focus on the artists from all over the country. Many of the tin Aune, Ann Klefstad, and Arna Rennan create debut with I’m Traveling Alone—a chilling and bonds between “Norwegians” in America and pieces are for sale through silent auction. The work that sings in harmony and connects viewers fast-paced thriller in which two detectives must in Norway, yesterday and today. At Livsreise. judged exhibition includes knifemaking, rose- to their own home, wherever that may be. At the maling, weaving, and woodworking—all in the Galleri at Norway House. Admission is $5. Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 Norwegian tradition. At Vesterheim. to be added to The Norwegian American! Check www.norwegianamerican.com/events for complete listings Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. theNorwegianamerican Norway near you June 30, 2017 • 15 Nordic Wonders on Foss play at Foss The story of immigrants Thea and Andrew sale in online store Foss and their maritime empire will be told The new venture was launched in Los on-site at Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash. Angeles with meatballs and gravlax Solveig Lee Mount Vernon, Wash.

The PLU Scandinavian Cultural Cen- their maritime empire legacy. ter’s 2017 Spring Banquet was a Thea Foss The Fosses’ legacy lives on in their early inspired dinner, exhibit, and vignette per- maritime history in Puget Sound, with its be- formance of the play, The Other Country. ginnings on their float house, located in the The play was an inspiration from the Find- Tacoma Waterway, renamed Thea Foss Wa- ing Thea documentary shown on Norwe- terway and Park in 1989. Thea’s hospitality gian television. Finding Thea is the work of was well known; the coffee pot was always Tacoma-area documentarians Nancy Bourne on. She involved herself with their four chil- Haley and Lucy Ostrander, who released the dren, the business, the community develop- film in the U.S. in 2006. It caught the atten- ment, church, and organizations. She helped tion of Norwegian playwright Kristin Lyh- organize the Tacoma Daughters of Norway mann, the author of Det Andre Landet (The Embla Lodge in 1909 and served as its first Other Country). In the summer of 2015, the secretary. In 2004, Judith Wood proposed play was produced, telling the story from the new Daughters of Norway Lodge in Port the Norwegian perspective. Nancy Bourne Townsend be named for this strong Norwe- Haley and Thea Foss’s great-granddaughter, gian woman, the matriarch of Foss Tug and Leslie Foss Johnson, traveled to Skipet, Nor- Barge Company. Wood, an admirer of Thea, way, to see the original play and meet the told her immigrant story. It impressed new playwright. members and the name was accepted by On return to Tacoma, two local theater vote. directors, Marilyn Bennett and Suzy Will- hoft, were contacted about producing the Performances of this special play are Au- play in Tacoma. Language translators Kari gust 10-13 and feature 20 local area actors Nelli Groven—the playwright’s daugh- and musicians. General tickets are on sale Photo courtesy of Lauren Ell ter—and Janet Ruud of Tacoma translated at www.brownpapertickets.com. The perfor- Lauren Ell, owner of Nordic Wonders, poses with its logo. the English version. The play celebrates the mance will be held at Foss Waterway Sea- spirit of emigrant entrepreneurs building port, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma.

Special Release Nordic Wonders

New Scandinavian online store Nordic raised near Palm Springs, Calif. Wonders welcomed the public to its official “I am very excited to bring Scandinavian launch party held at Olsons Scandinavian items to the U.S. for everyone to enjoy for Deli in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 3, 2017. themselves, their family, and their friends,” Attendees chatted and enjoyed the am- Ell said of Nordic Wonders. “I have always biance of the deli as they looked over unique loved the high regard Scandinavian coun- items that are listed on Nordic Wonders’ on- tries hold for nature. That is why I decided to line store. The items included puzzles, plate share Scandinavian items with Americans.” mats, coloring books, and postcards display- Her mother, Linda, has been an active ing beautiful Swedish artwork by famous member of Swedish American organization artists such as Elsa Beskow and John Bauer. Vasa Order of America for over 20 years The popular Swedish character Pippi Long- and is also associated with Sons of Norway. stocking was also displayed. Her involvement in Scandinavian-American Delicious Scandinavian-themed food groups has been a large influence on Ell’s in- made by Olsons Scandinavian Deli was terest in Scandinavia. available for guests to enjoy while they The online store will be adding new mingled. There were open-face meatball items on a regular basis. Customers are en- sandwiches as well as open-face salmon couraged to follow Nordic Wonders on social sandwiches. One guest claimed the salmon media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter sandwiches were the best in Los Angeles. to stay up to date about new additions. There Nordic Wonders has close connections is also an email subscription option where Photo: Solveig Lee to Scandinavia and Scandinavian-American customers can register for email updates. From left to right: Nancy Bourne Haley, documentarian of Finding Thea; Judith Wood, founder of groups. Store founder Lauren Ell is located Port Townsend’s Thea Foss Daughters of Norway Lodge; and Leslie Foss Johnson, Thea Foss’s great- in Sweden most of the year, where she en- Visit Nordic Wonders’ online store by visit- granddaughter. joys the beauty of Lapland scenery and cul- ing NordicWonders.com. You can also email ture. She also travels to Norway and Finland Nordic Wonders directly at nordicwonder- for occasional road trips. She was born and [email protected].

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Vanessa Brune Tromsø, Norway

Are you interested in indigenous cul- tures around the world? Would you like to hear Sámi artists perform yoik? And do you immediately think about the Midnight Sun and endless nights when you read about summertime in northern Norway? Then maybe the Riddu Riddu festival in Manndalen is where you should head this summer!

What does Riddu Riddu mean and what is the festival about? Riddu Riddu is an indigenous music and culture festival that has been organized for 26 years now and takes place in the little town of Manndalen in the fjords, two hours away from Tromsø. The name Riddu Riddu comes from the Sámi expression “little storm on the coast,” Photos: Vanessa Brune and the festival can really be described as Above: Indigenous performers from Arctic re- such! gions the world over share their song and dance Riddu Riddu started out to celebrate and at Riddu Riddu. strengthen the rights of the Sea Sámi com- Left: In addition to performances, the festival in- munity in the area but quickly grew to be- cludes a market and many traditional dwellings, come one of the most important indigenous like this laddu. festivals in Northern Europe. Each year, peo- ple from Canada, the U.S., Russia, and Asia come to participate and celebrate together. What unites them all is the North. Most indigenous people participating come from the Arctic or Subarctic, and thus people can relate to each other and share their experi- ences of what it means to be indigenous in the North today. During the four days of the festival, several concerts, seminars, workshops, and film screenings take place, and there also is a market where you can buy Sámi handicraft (duodji) and clothing.

What is it like to attend the festival? My partner and I had been invited to the ings. The cultural program is packed over Not to mention the amazing typical Nor- end of the festival area for those who would festival to present our masters theses since we the four days of the festival. You can, for wegian food (reindeer kebabs and fiskekake) like some peace and quiet after a long eve- both wrote about Arctic indigenous peoples— example, try to learn how to yoik or watch and the concerts of Norwegian, Sámi, and ning of dancing to yoik or Mongolian Rock he about the Sámi of Norway and I about the performances of indigenous dances. even Mongolian artists! I particularly en- ’n’ Roll. Inuit of Greenland. The Center of Northern People from all over the North wear joyed the concert of the Norwegian singer Even though the festival had its origin in Peoples, where the festival takes place, al- their traditional costumes and proudly pres- Sondre Justad and the Mongolian rock band the Sámi culture, it’s absolutely no problem ways organizes a cultural day program in ad- ent their culture in a little valley surrounded Hanggai at last year’s festival. to communicate in English. In fact, a lot of dition to the concerts in the evenings. by Arctic mountains. As you can imagine, This year, the artists Dagny, Isak, Agy, the volunteers at the festival are international Thus, you can listen to talks, participate there really is a special atmosphere at the and Ondt Blod are headlining in Manndalen, students in Tromsø and most of the program in workshops and seminars, admire and learn festival and it is so interesting to learn more so you’re definitely in for a treat if you attend is conducted in English as well. from art and history exhibitions, browse the about other people’s cultures and celebrate the festival! The best thing about the festival though? indigenous library, or attend movie screen- together. Free Wi-Fi all over the area! Okay, maybe not What do you need to know about the the best thing, but it surprised me in a very festival? positive way anyway. I mean, who would Riddu Riddu takes places every year in expect Wi-Fi to work in a little valley in the mid-July and if you’re visiting Tromsø or Lyngen Alps? Then again, you wouldn’t ex- Where in Norway? northern Norway during that time, I can only pect people from all over the world to gather Congrats to recommend you head to Manndalen for the in said place to celebrate indigenous cultures festival. either, so I guess it’s implied that Riddu Rid- Jon Saetre, who The easiest way to get there is by car, du is out of the ordinary and might surprise correctly identi- although there is also a bus on Thursdays, you on many levels! fied Skålatårnet in Fridays, and Sundays to and from Tromsø. Sogn og Fjordane For accommodation, you can either bring (or You can get tickets online on Riddu Riddu’s county. Here’s a rent) a tent and sleep at the campsite or you website at riddu.no/en. wider view that can try to rent a cabin in the area—although they get booked pretty fast, so hurry! would have made The festival is also extremely family- Vanessa Brune is a Ger- guessing a lot eas- friendly and alcohol is forbidden in the area. man expat living in Tromsø ier (but where’s If you want to drink, you have to visit the where she works with digi- the fun in that?) bar, which is fenced off so that no one under tal marketing and runs the 18 can enter. And don’t worry about not be- blog www.snowinTromsø. Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Visitnorway.com com. Submit your photo for “Where in Norway?” to [email protected]! ing able to sleep due to noise pollution ei- ther—there’s a family campsite at the other theNorwegianamerican Travel June 30, 2017 • 17 Norway’s roads less traveled: Running & midnight sunning in

Christine Foster Meloni Washington, D.C.

In this continuing series, we ask ordi- nary travelers about their favorite lesser- known corners of Norway. The author of this article is Lynn Juhl from Arlington, Virginia, who writes about his unique visit to Harstad above the Arctic Circle:

We boarded the MS Richard With in Bergen. This ship belongs to Hurtigruten, the popular Norwegian cruise line company that operates voyages on Norway’s west- ern and northern coast between Bergen and . It was named after the founder of the cruise line. It was late June and our destination was Harstad. The first thing that we saw upon ar- rival in the harbor of Harstad was the sign: “68° North.” “My!” I thought. “We are somewhere, aren’t we?” This parallel is 68 degrees north of the equator, above the Arctic Circle. At this latitude there is sunlight for 24 Photos: (above) Svein-Magne Tunli / hours a day from May 22 to July 18. tunliweb.no / Wikimedia, It was amazing—the sun never set! It (left) Calvin / Wikimedia, seemed to skirt around the horizon to (below) gunnks73 / Foap / Visitnorway.com Above: Just outside Harstad you can hike to Mt. come up again on the other side. Won- Keipen for its stunning views of the area. drous! I then understood the heavy Left: Turret #1 at Trondenes, one of the WWII-era blackout curtains in our hotel room. battlements called Adolf’s Guns. They allowed us to catch some shuteye Below: Summer in Harstad is idyllic in the way of without the 24-7 sun. northern Norway, with 24-hour daylight, ocean, Harstad is in the middle of the and snow-capped mountains. zone of the Northern Lights. We heard that they can often be seen on clear nights, but they cannot be seen in the summer because of the continuous daylight. We unfortunately missed our chance to observe this phenomenon! But we found the Midnight Sun incredible. way above the Arctic Circle. “But why not?” Harstad is located in Tromsø County, I asked myself. “The temperatures are in the which has common borders with balmy 60s and even warmer in the sun.” County to the south and with Finnmark We learned that this was a very popu- County to the east. It also borders both Swe- lar annual event. Every June since 1965, den and Finland. Harstad has hosted the Festspillene i Nord- We had gone to Harstad to meet a bunch Norge, the Festival of North Norway. It lasts of slackards (a term of endearment) for a run- one week and includes music, theater, and art ning club event that was to take place in and performances. around the town. The InterScandi Running We then continued our wandering and Club had accommodations for our group at a found a nice little art shop. I fell in love with not-quite-abandoned army barracks outside one of the prints and offered a little less than of town. Rustic it was! This didn’t matter, the stated price. The shopkeeper gave me a however; we were all there for the camarade- very quizzical expression. “Hmm,” I said to rie, trail running, and beer (after the aquavit, myself, “I guess we don’t bargain here.” of course). Later we were off for a run. But I was We had arrived a day or so before our puzzled. “Why are we leaving so late? It is event was to take place so we had time to 10:00 p.m.” It then occurred to me that, of explore the charming town, which had a course, it was still light at this hour. not polite to refuse. These Norwegians don’t tion guarantees lively discussions. He taught population just over 20,000 according to the We found the location of our run on a let you refuse! high school mathematics for many years and 2013 census. trail that ended up on a beach. Exploring the Norwegians are also very outdoorsy. We is a member of the Hash House Harriers, an We found a nice drinking establishment. area we discovered large circular turrets and saw many families happily trekking miles international social running club. A good place to unwind, we thought. It was cement bunkers, which were all overgrown, out from anywhere, and they did not seem nearly empty in the middle of the afternoon. and remnants of WWII big guns pointing out at all lost. While there we witnessed an interesting in- to the sea. All too soon the few days went by and teraction. A customer who had had too much These remarkable guns, called Adolf’s it was time to go. We loved our time in Christine Foster Meloni is to drink became rather unruly. The bartender Guns, are a major tourist attraction. They Harstad. We had all sorts of unique experi- professor emerita at The intervened. He spoke gently to the man, gave were naval guns that were originally sup- ences. We will go back one day, and maybe George Washington Uni- him his money back, and helped him out the posed to be mounted on two enormous bat- we will encounter even more of the people of versity. She has degrees door. “Wow!” I thought. “That’s not how it tleships of the Third Reich. Hitler, however, this nice town the next time. in Italian literature, lin- works in the States!” This was to be the be- decided to place them instead on the shore to guistics, and international ginning of many interesting experiences. form part of the coastal fortifications of the Lynn Juhl has Norwegian roots and is active education. She was born in We then discovered that a music festi- Atlantic Wall. in the Washington DC lodge of the Sons of Minneapolis and currently val was going on in town. A music festival Later we had a run in the mountains. At Norway. He is a charter member of the lodge’s lives in Washington, D.C. She values her Nor- seemed to me to be very out of place here, every stop, out came the aquavit, and it was dynamic Reading Circle, where his participa- wegian heritage. 18 • June 30, 2017 Norwegian Heritage theNorwegianamerican NACC leader honored with Nora Award The prestigious award, named for Ibsen’s Nora, honors strong Norwegian women, and Inger Talleksen, recently retired head of the NACC, has become its third recipient

Michael Kleiner Philadelphia, Penn.

The Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce bestows the Nora Award to “an outstanding Norwegian woman in recogni- tion of her strength and character ... who has made significant contributions to the better- ment of society in the United States, Norway and the world at large.” It is named for the strong woman character in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. In 2015, actress and humani- tarian Liv Ullman received it, as part of the 100th anniversary celebration of NACC. The only previous recipient had been Photos courtesy of the NACC Above: Talleksen shares a laugh with Oivind Lo- H.M. Queen Sonja, with the inaugural pre- rentzen, Jr., Director Emeritus of NACC and son sentation in 2013, on the 100th anniversary of Øivind Lorentzen the shipping magnate. of women being granted the right to vote in Left: From right to left: Giacomo Landi, NACC Norway. President; Inger Talleksen; and W. Cameron On June 6, Inger Talleksen joined that Beard, NACC Executive Vice President. august company, receiving the Nora Award for her 37 years with NACC, the last 30 as General Manager. The event drew 110 peo- school children would stand on the docks grateful for the opportunities the Lorentzen ter in 2002 and Philadelphia in 2013. New ple to the Scandinavia House in New York. waving flags and marching bands would family gave me.” Orleans and San Francisco recently had to W. Cameron Beard, Chairman, NACC Pro- play, as the huge ocean liners made a call at Through their generosity and sponsor- disband. The main events now are the an- gram Committee, introduced the award, and Kristiansand. Would she ever ride on one of ship, Talleksen was able to receive a BBS nual awards dinner, the shipping conference Giacomo Landi, NACC National President, those liners to America? degree from Pace University and a manage- with Hellenic American Chamber, now in presented it. Other speakers included Elin “Kristiansand was a very quiet small ment degree from the New York Univer- its 24th year, and Julebord. In collaboration Bergithe Rognlie, New York Consul Gen- town,” she said. “I had a sister and my father sity School of Continuing Education. At the with Innovation Norway, NACC presents eral; Steven Peri, Past President, NACC, and was an engineer with a governmental entity. company, she would eventually head human programs targeted toward entrepreneurs and Chairman, American Scandinavian Foun- It was an epiphany growing up in Norway, resources and serve as secretary to the fam- young people starting a business. Other ma- dation; Rolf Stang, Distinguished Member but I was focused on this country.” ily board. jor events were the New Year’s Ball and the of the American Scandinavian community; In 1967, at age 20, Talleksen boarded the Another “networking” relationship oc- 100th Anniversary Gala. The Norwegian- Hege Barnes, Director, Innovation Norway, SS Bergensfjord for New York. “I was com- curred shortly after she arrived in New York, American Achievement, Norwegian-Amer- New York; and Rev. Øyvind Kvarstein, Pas- ing for a visit with relatives for six months when she was introduced to Carl Talleksen. ican Trade, and Nora Awards were estab- tor, Norwegian Seamen’s Church. Award- to a year,” she said. “I had no intention of He was from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, but his lished while Tallaksen was GM. winning Norwegian singer-songwriter staying.” parents were from Kristiansand! They were The highlight of her career came in Hanne Sørvaag provided musical entertain- Her first networking connection came married, but Carl died in 2006. 1996 when H.M. King Harald V of Norway ment. on the boat, when she met a trainee who was After the Lorentzens closed the New appointed her to , First-Class of the “It was very humbling,” Talleksen said. to work for the Trade Council of Norway York office in the late 1970s, Talleksen was Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. “I did not expect the board would honor me (Eksportrådet). He got Talleksen a job there. ready for a new challenge. She tried work- “I was proud,” she said. “I had a pri- with the award. It was a wonderful event. The Trade Council, NACC, Norsk Hydro, ing at Pepsi Cola but missed the Norwe- vate audience with the King in the palace. I People were generous with their remarks. Borregaard, Elkem, and Norwegian Infor- gian-American business community. Sophie was in awe. I had to pinch my arm to see if People knew each other so it was a congenial mation Service all occupied space at 290 James was retiring after 30 years as secretary I was there. I was pleasantly surprised to see atmosphere.” Madison Avenue, which became known as for NACC, and Talleksen replaced her. On a crystal American eagle on his desk, that we Talleksen’s story is one of those “up the “Norway House.” July 1, 1980, she became Assistant General (NACC) had given him in the 1980s.” ranks” tales. Rewind over 50 years ago, to Shipping magnate Øivind Lorentzen Manager. At the time, the Trade Commis- In 2009, Talleksen received the Norwe- the little girl in Kristiansand, on the south- Reneri was looking for a secretary for the sioner of Norway was the NACC General gian Ambassador’s Award for “promoting ern coast of Norway, who cast an eye toward New York office. “Since shipping and the Manager. modern Norway and the United States and America, her vision informed by Hollywood ocean always had been in my blood, I de- Talleksen’s first assignment was to help her dedication to strengthening the ties be- movies. At 14, she snuck into the movie cided to apply,” she said. “I was hired. It’s with arrangements for a luncheon for a del- tween Norway and the U.S.” houses to see the latest American films. The a decision I’ve never regretted. I am forever egation of Norwegian ship owners. The del- NACC has enjoyed a long-time relation- egation only included (then) H.R.H. Crown ship with the royal family. When the office Prince Harald as honored guest, and the site reopened on Feb. 16, 1944, then H.R.M. was the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Crown Prince Olav attended. For NACC’s Community Connections The NACC meetings often included 50th anniversary on October 1965, then government or private industry speakers H.R.H. Crown Prince Harald spoke, and then from Norway. This was the best way to know H.M. King Olav was the featured speaker at Happy birthday, what was happening back home. “This was a later event in Oslo. For the 75th Anniver- a time when the telex machine was the main sary in May 1990, NACC invited American engagement, birth, form of speedy business communication,” members to Norway for a ball in the presence she said. of (then) Their Royal Crown family reunion, etc! At the time she joined NACC as As- Prince Harald and Crown Princess Sonja. At sistant GM, there were six chapters in ad- the 100th anniversary in October 2015, Their dition to the New York-based headquarters: Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Your name and Chicago, Minnesota, Seattle, San Francisco, Crown Princess Mette-Marit were present. Los Angeles, and Houston. New Orleans and “It started before my time,” said Tall- message here! Miami joined in 1983. eksen. “King Olav had traveled here many In 1987, the Trade Council decided to times and had lots of friends in this commu- change from being an advisory organization nity. King Harald says he’s practically Amer- For more information, call to a pay-for-service organization. The Trade ican because he went to school in Washing- us at (206) 784-4617 or email Commissioner became a voting member of ton during the war. Olav and King Haakon [email protected]. the NACC Board, which chose to elevate went to England, but Olav’s wife (Princess Talleksen to General Manager. Washington, D.C., established a chap- Continued on the next page > theNorwegianamerican Norwegian Heritage June 30, 2017 • 19 In Loving Memory Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. Sharon Marie Blomlie-O’Hara June 5, 1939 – June 7, 2017

Born Sharon Marie Blomlie, a child of Norwegian immigrants, on June 5, 1939, our mother’s life was filled with every fla- vor and color of the rainbow—mainly red, which was her favorite color. Sharon had the mind of a philosopher and yet was creative in her own unique and unsettling way, which showed strongly in her paintings. She had the ability to stir up emotions in people and would speak her mind without apology. It was always “a new day” in her mind, no matter what! Sharon Marie was a busi- ness owner/beautician for many years and had a deep love of the mountains, her be- loved dogs, and of course her horsemanship that ranged from English jumping to packing in the mountains and clearing trails on horse- survived by her grandchildren, Chance, Shan- back for months on end as a part of the forest tie, Ashley, Uriah, Amber, and Prosper, and stewardship. She also faced her fear of deep then many great-grandchildren. During the Photos courtesy of the NACC water and learned to scuba dive. last stage of her life, she learned to play the Talleksen is the third recipient of the Nora Award, given to women with extraordinary achievements in Sharon is survived by her loving sis- piano, loved the Native Drum Circle, became her field, especially women whose efforts have had a positive effect on the U.S.-Norway relationship, ter, Karen Lynn Blomlie; three children, M. a passionate supporter of patient advocacy for advancing Norway’s image in the United States. Chrystal, Julia Ann Booth, and Alfred Eugene health care rights and became the Washington Booth; and a proxy son, Tiger Perry. Sharon State Ambassador for EFFORTS and Emphy- Marie married Charles Worth O’Hara on Jan. sema.org. Sharon Marie Blomlie-O’Hara also < Continued from previous page 1, 1978, at which point her life took another has a blog at the Kitsap Sun called, “COPD turn with many overseas adventures, serving and other stuff,” where she fearlessly posted Martha) and the children (Crown Prince news of Norway in English. We used to have a as a volunteer Jefferson County deputy sher- her truth in writing, with pictures of what pa- Harald, Princess Ragnhild, and Princess As- magazine but we had to discontinue it.” iff, and a newfound belief in the Baha’i faith. tients go through because of COPD/sarcoid- trid) went to D.C. This fondness has made it The challenges facing the next General Sharon Marie Blomlie-O’Hara is also osis and other ailments. easier to reach them for events, and we make Manager? sure they have an invitation here when they “We have to expand our membership plan an official visit.” base because we have so many small entities Princess Ragnhild would later marry Øi- coming in,” said Talleksen. “We’re not re- Eugene “Bud” Alton Strom vind Lorentzen Reneri’s son, Erling. taining them or they’re moving away. When October 4, 1922 – May 18, 2017 Tallaksen has stewarded the organiza- I started, every Norwegian company had tion in adapting to dramatic societal changes. to be in New York. That’s not the case any Eugene “Bud” Strom, an Anacortes civic NACC is no longer dominated by the ship- more. People can go anywhere and do their leader who dedicated 60 years to public ser- ping, maritime, and oil and gas industries. business. That makes it harder to retain and vice, died on May 18 at San Juan Rehabilita- The diversity is positive for certain chapters to grow memberships.” tion and Care Center in Anacortes. He was 94. where these industries are not dominant but One development she is pleased about is Strom was mayor from 1961-62, a city has also resulted in the New Orleans and the strength of the Young Associates. “They councilman for nine years, a port commis- San Francisco chapters disbanding. There have a position on the board,” said Tallek- sioner for 15 years, and a leader at the First are over 500 members of NACC working in sen. “Over the last 10 years, there have been Baptist Church of Anacortes for more than banking, finance, maritime, fisheries, arts, enthusiastic leaders. Other chapters have 50 years. He was a winner of the Liberty Bell music, and architecture, with the largest Young Associates.” Award for service and had involvement with group of members being Norwegian subsid- Regardless of what changes lie ahead, many local organizations and politics. iaries or companies owned by Norwegians. Talleksen insists there is one that should Whatever he was doing, Strom was an More small businesses and sole proprietors never change: “Some people don’t think we outspoken advocate for community change, in service industries are joining, wanting need events,” said Talleksen. “The internet is said Steve Berentson, a close friend of to do business with Norwegians. Second- not the same as going and meeting as many Strom’s who served with him on the Salva- generation Norwegian Americans, who have people as possible and establishing busi- tion Army Advisory Board. “He was one of lived in America their entire lives, may not ness relationships. They should continue to the men of his generation who walked the put in sidewalks and parks. know Norwegian. Further, the advancements do networking events. The most important talk,” Berentson said. “He recognized that in Strom worked closely with lifelong in communications and technology don’t ne- aspect for me has been the fantastic people order for (Anacortes) to grow and prosper, friend and former Anacortes American cessitate a business being located in a spe- I have met. The business community has he needed to be involved.” publisher, Wallie Funk, to support radical cific city or attending an event. amazing and dedicated people.” Strom was born in 1922 on Guemes Is- change. In 1962, the best friends traveled to “I’m proud of keeping the organization What lies ahead for her? She will con- land and attended Anacortes High School. Miami to co-present Anacortes for the “All- thriving in a very changing environment and tinue as chair of the board of the Norwegian After serving in the Navy and graduating America City” award, which they won. reaching out to new businesses coming into Seamen’s Church and member of the boards from the University of Washington School In 2001, Strom was awarded the Liberty the United States,” said Talleksen. “Other of the American Scandinavian Foundation, of Dentistry in 1951, he moved back to join Bell Award from the Skagit County Bar As- Norwegian organizations, such as Innova- the American Scandinavian Society, and a dental practice. He was appointed to the sociation, which honors outstanding com- tion Norway and the Embassy, have similar Vesterheim Museum, while still circulating Anacortes Planning Commission at age 33. munity service and dedication to ideals of purposes promoting Norwegian-American in NACC. Anacortes was struggling in the 1950s the Constitution. businesses. Some promote culture; some First, she was heading to Norway. On a as the industries of forestry, logging, and “(Strom) was a wonderful man and an promote business. The two goals go hand in liner? canning were dying out. Many young adults amazing servant, and it is a blessing to have hand. We promote business through promot- “There’s no time for a boat. I don’t were moving away, but Strom decided to called him friend,” said Salvation Army Of- ing culture, to reach people. think you can take a boat from New York to move back and invest in the community. ficers Cindy and Mike Dickinson about their “The most dramatic change has been in Norway now. I’ll be on SAS. This is a short Many of the civic improvements he time stationed in Anacortes. the way we communicate, get information visit.” pushed for were controversial at the time. Strom remained active as long as he was and news. We as an organization had to adapt. The last time she thought there was go- He fought to bring in the two oil refineries able. He often spoke as a Navy veteran at I read a Norwegian newspaper, but lots of ing to be a “short visit…” at March Point, pave 52 miles of city roads, Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day events and members don’t speak Norwegian. We provide This time she has to come home. install a city-wide storm drain system, and marched in the Fourth of July parade. 20 • June 30, 2017 Norsk Språk theNorwegianamerican Corner NORWEGIAn 101 NORWEGIAN FOLK TALES, FAIRY TALES and TROLLS Language practice with Heidi Håvan Grosch

Destination: and Bad (Spa) Volume 1 I was lucky (jeg var heldig) enough a few weeks ago (for With 18 classic folk tales, fairy tales and trolls from Norway in Norwegian and English, “Tuss og Troll” is now noen uker siden) to find myself(å finne meg selv) at a conference serialized in The Norwegian American’s Norwegian Language Corner. The stories are from the collections of at Farris Bad (farrisbad.no/en), Norway’s most famous (mest Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, and retold by Øyvind Dybvad, Gard Espeland, Velle Espeland, Johannes Farestveit, and Nana Rise-Lynum. Translated by Alexander Knud Huntrods and Odd-Steinar Dybvad berømte) and largest (største) spa. Fortunately (heldigvis), the Raneng. Illustrated by Solveig Muren Sanden and Jens R. Nilssen. “Tuss og Troll” was edited, designed, and conference organizers (konferansearrangørene) took this into published by Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri publishing. Copyright © Norsk Barneblad. account (tok hensyn til dette) and allowed time in-between (tid mellom) the day’s final sessions(dagens siste økter) and the eve- ning meal to spend a few hours (for å bruke noen timer) soak- ing, sweating, and purifying (bløting, svetting og rensing) in the mineral waters of Larvik. The town’s first spa (byens første spa) opened in 1843, and it didn’t take long (det tok ikke lang tid) before the healthy wa- ters (det sunne vannet) of Larvik were known throughout Eu- rope (var kjent over hele Europa). Farris Bad’s current location opened its oceanfront property (sin eiendom i havgapet) in 2009, with 176 rooms and suites (rom og suiter), a 2,500 square meter (kvadratmeter) spa, and conference facilities (konferansefasi- liteter) for up to 400 people. “We’ve one foot on land and one foot in the ocean (vi har en fot på land og en fot i havet), one foot in history and one foot in the future (en fot i historien og en fot i fremtiden),” they claim, “and are the only hotel that has estab- lished its spa on a true mineral source (og er det eneste hotellet Oskeladden & dei gode hjelparane The Ash Lad & the good assistants som har etablert sin spa på en ekte mineralkilde).” The stone lar- del 4 av 6 part 4 of 6 vikite (Norwegian Moonstone) is the area’s main export produc- tion (er områdets viktigste eksportproduksjon). It too is rumored Då dei hadde siglt endå lenger, råka dei When they had sailed even farther, (ryktet) to have health qualities, for some inspiring clearer think- ein som stod og heldt seg for truten. — Kva they reached one who stood and held his ing (klarere tenkning). skal det vera godt for? sa Oskeladden hand over his mouth. “And what is that Larvik also has golden nuggets for the historian (historikeren). — Å, eg har sju sumrar og femten vin- good for?” asked the Ash Lad. trar i kroppen; slapp dei ut alle, så gjorde “Oh, I have seven summers and fif- One can find excavations from the Viking area (utgravninger fra dei kål på heile verda med det same, sa teen winters in my body; if they all slipped Vikingområdet) or visit (besøke) the Larvik Museum (www.larvik- han. Så fekk han og vera med. out, they would destroy the world in an in- museum.no) to learn more about the Treschow-Fritzøe ironworks Då dei hadde siglt ei god stund, kom stance,” he said. So he was allowed to come dei til kongsgarden. Oskeladden strauk along as well. See > Larvik, page 22 beint inn til kongen og sa at no stod skipet After they had sailed for a good while, ferdig ute i tunet, og no ville han ha kongs- they arrived at the king’s palace. The Ash dottera, som kongen hadde lova. Kongen Lad ran straight in to the king and told him Photo: Heidi Håvan Grosch lika ikkje dette større, for Oskeladden var that the ship stood ready out in the field, When bad means good: Farris Spa. både svart og fillut og fæl. and now he wanted the princess, which the Kongen var ikkje huga på å gjeva dotter king had promised. The king did not like this si til ein slik fant. Så sa han at han fekk venta much as the Ash Lad was dirty as well as litt; han kunne ikkje få kongsdottera før han ragged and looked just disgusting. hadde tømt ei kjøtbu kongen hadde, med tre The king was not keen on giving his hundre tunner kjøt. — Det er det same, kan daughter to such a tramp. So he said he du greia det til i morgon, er prinsessa di. would have to wait a while; he could not — Eg får freista, sa Oskeladden, men have the princess before he had emptied a får eg ta med ein av kameratane mine? meat locker the king had, with three hun- — Ja, om du så vil ta alle seks, sa kon- dred barrels of meat. “Anyway, if you can gen. Oskeladden tok berre med seg han manage this by the morning, the princess som var så kjøtsvolten at han åt gråstein. Då is yours.” dei let opp bua neste morgonen, var kjøtet “I will try,” said the Ash Lad, “but can I borte. bring one of my friends along?” — No får eg vel dotter di? “Aye, if need be—take all six along,” Kongen hadde endå ikkje hug til det, said the king. The Ash Lad only took the men sa at han hadde ein kjellar full med one with him who was so starved for meat øl og gamal vin, tre hundre tunner av kvart that he ate granite. And when they opened slag, som han ville ha drukki opp fyrst. Os- the meat locker the next morning, the meat keladden tok med seg han som saug på tun- was all gone. netappen og støtt var så øltyrst, og gjekk “I guess I must get your daughter ned i kjellaren. now?” Legend of Siljatjern Seter: Om morgonen då kongen kom ned i The king still did not want to do this, so Life, love and faith on a Norwegian mountain dairy kjellaren og ville sjå, fanst det ikkje anna he said that he had a cellar full of beer and By Gunlaug Nøkland enn tome tunner. Men Oskeladden var old wine, three hundred barrels of each • Bilingual English Norwegian text både svart og sotut. Kongen hadde lite hug sort, which he needed to be drunk first. SAVE • Hardcover, 6″x 9″, 448 pages til å gje han dotter si. Men kunne han henta The Ash Lad took with him the one who 60% • Recipes & pictures of old seter life vatn frå verdsens ende til te åt kongsdot- was sucking on the barrel bung and was al- • Was $29.95, now only $11.95 plus tera, skulle han få henne. ways so thirsty for beer, and went down to $4.95 S/H in USA the cellar. Legend of Siljatjern Seter tells the story of In the morning when the king went Mette agreeing to take a summer job as a down to the cellar and had a look, nothing budeie (dairy maid) on an old-fashioned demonstration dairy called Siljatjern (Silja’s else was found other than empty barrels. pond) Seter. Now you can experience life But the Ash Lad was both dirty and foul. as your ancestors lived in Norway before Tuss og Troll 2-vol set The king had little desire to give his daugh- they immigrated to America. $35.95 with FREE ter to him. But if he could fetch water from Call, send check or visit website shipping in USA. the end of the earth for the princess’s tea, Astri My Astri Publishing Phone: 563-568-6229 www.astrimyastri.com then he should have her. Deb Nelson Gourley [email protected] 602 3rd Ave SW, Waukon, IA 52172 www.astrimyastri.com theNorwegianamerican Norsk Språk June 30, 2017 • 21

« The real voyage of discovery < stortingsvalg consists not in seeking new landscapes, Fra side 2 but in having new eyes. » med sentrum, og i 2009 og 2013 da vi satt i – Marcel Proust regjering med Sp og SV, sier Støre. Likevel, og neppe særlig overraskende, mener begge de to statsministerkandidatene Pondus by Frode Øverli at det uoversiktlige og uklare stortingsvalget er den andre statsministerkandidatens skyld. — På borgerlig side ser vi at Erna Sol- Yeah right! bergs plan om en regjering med fire partier HAHAHA! Fire away! har brutt sammen. De borgerlige partiene går nå til valg med alternativer som utelukker og stenger døren for hverandre, men likevel vil de at velgerne skal tro på at de vil ha et sam­ arbeid i fire nye år. Det er ikke troverdig, slår Støre fast. Solberg mener derimot kaoset foregår utelukkende på rødgrønn side. — På rødgrønn side har de ikke noe klart alternativ på hvem som skal i regjering og hvem som skal samarbeide med hvem. Det var jo forskjellen med 2005, 2009 og 2013, Penalty? How can you call Hmm... You may have Thank you, we referees appreciate at for første gang så gikk Arbeiderpartiet til that a penalty? I wasn’t even something! Indeed, I’ve hearing good arguments, especially valg på en klar blokk og tydelig samarbeid near him! Get yourself some already made the call, but roared at us, so that we are able to med andre, sier Solberg. glasses, man! No way in the I could change my mind! make the right decisions! world was that a penalty!!! Woot! Det store og ubesvarte spørsmålet på borgerlig side er hva Venstre og KrF gjør dersom de fire partiene beholder dagens Lunch by Børge Lund flertall. Siv Jensen har Frps svar klart: Hun har ikke tenkt å gå av frivillig. Venstre-leder Trine Skei Grande slo før Venstres landsmøte fast at hun ville felle Erna Solbergs regjering for å få kastet Frp ut av regjeringen. Denne planen forkastet hun etter tre dager. Hva hennes nye plan er, er helt i det blå: — Vi mener at vi må sette oss ned og prate sammen alle borgerlige partiene når valget er over. For Senterpartiet-leder Trygve Slags- vold Vedum er valget tindrende klart: — Enten får du Frp/Høyre i regjering, eller får du Ap/Sp i regjering, sier Vedum. No options left So what are you We have three If we wait ‘til tomorrow? Right! It’s urgent we waiting for? Get options, you say? tomorrow, we make a decision! started on waiting I’ll see if Kjell won’t have any! until tomorrow! has time... < nazister Fra side 2

Hjalmar by Nils Axle Kanten sielt voldelige. Vi velger derfor å si nei til søknaden, sier politimester Steven Hasseldal Been a while? i Øst politidistrikt til NRK. Politiet begrunner blant annet avslaget med hensynet til sikkerheten til personer i Fredrikstad. Politimesteren mener likevel avgjørelsen om å gi et muntlig ja til demonstrasjonen i slutten av mai var riktig. — Vi skal ivareta ytringsfriheten og det skal mye til før vi sier nei. På det tidspunktet vi sa ja, så bildet annerledes ut. Så har bildet utviklet seg over tid og har nå blitt så om- fattende, med så mange varslede motdemon- stranter, at nå mener vi at det er riktig å si nei, sier han. Hi. I can’t find my gym card... At politiet nå velger å nekte nazistene å marsjere i Fredrikstad 29. juli, betyr ikke at de har gitt et generelt avslag. Han Ola og Han Per by Peter J. Rosendahl, with new translations by John Erik Stacy — Vi må i så fall foreta en ny, selv­ stendig vurdering av en eventuell ny søknad. Denne lørdagen i slutten av juli er en dag hvor byen er stappfull av mennesker. Det er sommerferie, mye turister og andre store ar- rangementer, sier Hasseldal. Politimesteren legger til at politiet vil gå i dialog med arrangøren av demonstrasjonen for å forsøke å finne en løsning. Ordfører Jon-Ivar Nygård (Ap) i Fredrikstad er glad for at politiet har avslått søknaden. — Vi som lokalsamfunn vil sterkt øn- Don’t worry, Polla, What’s wrong, Ola? I have three dollars in a trust fund, ske at en slik demonstrasjon ikke vil finne This beats all! Sam Hill has the I’ll borrow the I’ve lost all my money on ninety cents in the bank, and thirty- money from Ola. sted. Vi må bare markere at vi står for andre mortgage on our farm. Now I have seven cents in cash and a sour the stock exchange and to put out five thousand dollars. cream check for seventeen cents. now Mari has gone back verdier, uavhengig av om demonstrasjonen to Norway. Boo hoo hoo— finner sted eller ikke. 22 • June 30, 2017 Fiction theNorwegianamerican Don’t tell fiction by Tim Chapman

the police arrive you sylvania, to Chicago, Illinois. Robert had When tell them you were moved to Chicago after his last visit home coming from the kitchen with a big bowl from college. He had brought a young of popcorn when you heard the blast. You man with him, Phillip, and together they tell them you dropped the bowl and ran. had sprung the news that they were in You saw the bowl bounce, scattering its love. Edgar dug his old pump-action shot- fluffy contents in a semicircle across the gun out of the closet and, as he loaded hardwood floor. The pattern of blood, it, told Robert that if anyone should ask bone, and tissue on the bedroom wall is about his son, he would tearfully explain semicircular as well. You tell them the that Robert had been killed in a pileup shotgun had reduced your husband’s head on the interstate while driving back to to a nightmare and that you vomited as school. Edgar kept the gun shouldered soon as you saw it. and aimed at Robert until long after he You sit on the living room couch and Phillip had tossed their bags in the while the detectives move in and out of back of their little car and driven away. He the bedroom. You show them the stash of marched back into the house and pulled pills you found under a chair cushion. Ed- all the photos of Robert off the wall. He gar had stopped taking his medication, you ignored your pleading and carried them to tell them. He was hiding it. You see them the back yard. You managed to save one, a dust the shotgun for fingerprints. They use picture of baby Robert in the bathtub. Ed- adhesive stubs on the backs of your hands, gar burned the rest. You cried that day too. telling you they need to check for gunshot residue. They ask if you touched the shot- phone the minister of your gun. You tell them, no, you didn’t. You You church and thank him for don’t tell them about the rubber gloves cleaning your bedroom. You ask to be hidden under the yarn in your knitting added to the list of parishioners who are basket. helping at the homeless shelter. Then you call Robert. You tell him about his father’s week after the incident, your tragic death. You are not surprised when sister brings you back to a he cries. Edgar had loved him when he was A house that has been thor- a boy. You don’t tell Robert about the rub- Mary Cassatt, “The Child’s Bath,” oil on canvas, 1893. oughly cleaned by some helpful people ber gloves. from your church. Despite your sister’s pleading, you enter the house alone, your your last day in Chicago, and overnight bag clutched tight to your chest. It’s you’re having a wonderful time. She asks, Are you okay? Tim Chapman is a former You go straight to the bedroom. The bed Robert and Phillip have taken you to bou- You say, It’s just so beautiful, and it’s forensic scientist for the is gone. The wall is clean. Holes have been tiques and bookstores and restaurants that over a hundred years old. Imagine that. Chicago police department The woman smiles. It’s one of my fa- who currently teaches writ- spackled and painted. Only a few pock- serve the best food you’ve ever eaten. You ing and tai chi chuan. His marks in the ceiling hint at the tragedy. spent this morning exploring the Art Insti- vorites—a mother giving her child a bath. fiction has been published The overnight bag slips from your arms. tute. Now, Robert is waiting for you in the Mary Cassatt was so good at capturing the in The Southeast Review, You open a dresser drawer. Under a neatly museum gift shop. You know you should simple moments in our lives. the Chicago Reader, Alfred folded blouse is a photograph. You pick it go. You have a plane to catch, but you can’t You say, Look at that woman’s face. She’s Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, and the an- up and start to cry. You realize it’s the first pull yourself away from this painting. Its so happy. thology, The Rich and the Dead. His first novel, Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold, was a final- time you’ve cried in years. beauty roots you firmly in place. You’re Then you tell her about the rubber ist in Shelf Unbound’s 2013 Best Indie Book shaking, and tears are streaming down gloves. competition. In his spare time he paints pretty five hundred and seventy-five your cheeks. A young woman standing pictures and makes an annoying noise with his It’s miles from Rainsburg, Penn- next to you places her hand on your arm. saxophone that he claims is music.

< larvik have a story to tell? From page 20 NAW is now a market for fiction! (jernverk). Thor Heyerdahl, of Kon-Tiki fame, vannet) of Larvik is also drinkable (drikk- was born (ble født) in Larvik, and an entire bart) and was first bottled (ble først tappet NAW is now accepting fiction of • up to 1,500 words section (en hel del) of the museum is devoted på flaske) under the label Farris (www.far- up to 1,500 words (1,000 or fewer • English-language to (er viet til) his expeditions (sine ekspedis- ris.no) in 1915. The water is now available preferred) of any genre that have • Norway-themed or mystery joner). If you are a nature lover (naturelsker), (tilgjengelig) in many varieties and flavors something to do with Norway, or • $50 payment you can hike in Bøkeskogen, the world’s most (i mange varianter og smaker). So whether crime/mystery stories even if they • [email protected] northern (verdens nordligste) and Norway’s you choose (om du velger) to pamper your- have nothing to do with Norway (but largest (Norges største) beech forest. If you self (å skjemme bort deg selv) by bathing bonus points if they do). We pay a flat have an urge (har du lyst) to visit Denmark, (bade) in or drinking (drikke) mineral water there is a daily ferry connection (en daglig from its source (fra kilden), or if you choose rate of $50 for stories, on publication. fergeforbindelse) from Larvik to Hirtshals to immerse yourself in history (å fordype Submit your best (English-language) (www.directferries.co.uk/hirtshals_larvik_ seg i historien), a stop in Larvik will be well stories to [email protected]! ferry.htm). worth your while (være vel verdt tiden din). The clean, clear water (det rene, klare theNorwegianamerican Roots & Connections June 30, 2017 • 23 The calendar that once ruled Norway Yardstick-like primstaver were the primary calendars of Scandinavia for centuries

M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway

Before printing made almanacs and The primstav is believed to have trav- calendars everyday articles, Scandinavians eled abroad with Danish Vikings, most likely used calendric devices made of wood, with in their settlement of England mentioned in lines or notches for the days of the year and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 876. carved characters for solstices, equinoxes, English naturalist and festivals, and holidays. Most were slender professor Robert Plot speculated on that in wooden staffs, called primstav in Norway his Natural History of Staffordshire, pub- and Denmark (hyphenated in Danish) and lished in 1686. In it he described what he runstav in Sweden. called a “clog almanac,” from his descrip- The names are descriptive. The word tion, clearly like the Danish primstav. That primstav is a compound that comes from speculation most likely is the root of the the Latin primatio lunae, which means “first commonplace modern English translation of appearance of a new moon,” which desig- primstav to “clog almanac.” nates it as the basis of the calendric details In Norway, the primstav was the every- presented in symbols. Moreover, prim is the day calendar through the 17th century. Two Old Norse word for “new moon.” The word events then eclipsed its use. First, in 1644 Photos: (top) Ingvar Bohm / Nordic Museum, runstav means “rune staff,” which denotes Tyge Nielssøn, a Danish printer then living Stockholm, (above) Public Domain, the presentation of calendric details in runes, and working in Christiania, published Nor- (right) Roede photo / Wikimedia Top: Primstav from Setesdal, Norway, 1781. the first example of which is the 13th century way’s first printed book, an almanac. Second, Above: Cover of Tyge Nielssøn’s Almanac of Nyköpingsstaven. in 1700, the Gregorian Calendar replaced the 1644, the first book printed in Norway. The primstav and runstav are perpet- Julian Calendar in Norway and in Denmark. Right: Primstav from Hallingdal, Norway, 18th ual calendars based on the Metonic cycle, Thereafter, the primstav disappeared from century, with the Norwegian coat-of-arms at the named for the Greek astronomer Meton of mainstream life, though use of it persisted upper end. Athens who in 432 BC observed that a pe- until the mid 19th century in remote districts. riod of 19 years is within a few hours equal Nonetheless, the primstav is an artifact to 235 lunar months, so over the period of of Norwegian cultural history that fascinates a single cycle the solar and lunar calendars to this day. There are books on it, including: agree. Each year in a Metonic cycle has a • Primstaven, by Anne B. Bull- gyllentall (golden number), though not all Gundersen, Oslo 2003, Aschehoug, ISBN primstav show it. 82-03-22923-9, a chronology of definitions A primstav usually has two sides, a sum- of its symbols (Norwegian). mer side starting on April 14 and a winter • Hverdagskost og festmat langs side starting on October 14. The dates reflect primstaven (Daily fare and feasts), by writ- M. Michael Brady was the yearly rhythm of the agrarian societies at er Birger Sivertsen and chef Arne Brimi, educated as a scientist and with time turned to writing northern latitudes in medieval Europe: one 2011, Publicom Forlag, ISBN 978- and translating. period for production and one for consump- 82-92526-53-8, a culinary guide to everyday tion. In Norway there are about 650 known and party dishes suiting events symbolized primstaver, fashioned from late 15th to the along the primstav (Norwegian). early 19th centuries.

< lindstrøm participated on,” says Ekeberg, who famous relative finally received From page 1 has been fascinated by historical fig- well-deserving honor.” ures for a long time. Karin Gjelseth tells iFinnmark expeditions. Instead, I found a very After reading Et liv i isen, the that she has lived in Chicago most central member of the expeditions. project group Lindstrøms Venner of her life but now lives in Texas. In the diaries from the expeditions (Lindstrøm’s friends) set out to As one of Lindstrøm’s relatives, she he participated in, much is written gather money for a statue to honor has been involved in research on down about him. At times more than the 150th anniversary of his birth, ancestors for Lindstrøms Venner. “I what was written about Amundsen. and they made a pin for help sup- have inherited his love for travel,” Lindstrøm could be a clown and porting the statue. she says. make the most insane pranks, but in Finally, a year late due to finan- Another relative, Henrik Adolf, fact he was a social genius. This is cial challenges, the Lindstrøm stat- came from Haugesund to witness probably what fascinates us today,” ue is in place in Hammerfest with the unveiling. “We held our uncle writes Ekeberg. a little help from Olav Orheim, for- Lindstrøm high and my mother In the book, Ekeberg explains mer director of the Norwegian Polar wanted me to be named after him, how incredibly challenging these Institute. Håkon Anton Fagerås is but using Henrik first, as Adolf had expeditions were on so many levels the artist behind the bronze statue. some connotations (after WWII). I and focuses on Lindstrøm’s biggest Members of Lindstrøm’s fam- have followed my uncle’s principles influences on Norwegian polar his- Photos: Kreativ Industri ily, now living in the U.S., were during my work abroad for over 35 tory. A couple of Lindstrøm’s relatives made it out to the statue’s unveiling with those present at the unveiling. years. We have to use what we got “Lindstrøm’s most obvious who made it possible. From left to right: Henrik Adolf, sculptor Håkon Anton “We are pleased to have found as a gift at birth,” Henrik Adolf says, contribution is of course the food. Fagerås, author Jan Ove Ekeberg, and Karin Gjelseth. two of Lindstrøm’s great grandchil- pleased to see his uncle in bronze. None of the Norwegian expeditions dren, one of them Karin Gjelseth Hammerfest Tourist, in cooper- ever suffered from scurvy. Another from Texas,” says Knut Arne Ivers- ation with Hurtigruten, will arrange important feature Lindstrøm had on windy and coldest places on the is no exaggeration to say that Lind- en from Lindstrøms Venner. expeditions in order to give the for- expeditions was as a social center. globe. Lindstrøm’s galley was hot; strøm was the glue that kept the “They were delighted,” he gotten polar hero the attention he The expeditions went to the most there was coffee to get and a chat. It crew together at the expeditions he adds. “They were happy that their deserves. 24 • June 30, 2017 Bulletin Board theNorwegianamerican

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Ole and Sven die and wake up in hell. The next day the devil stops in to check on them and sees them dressed in parkas, mittens, and bomber hats, warming themselves around a fire. The devil asks them, “What are you doing? Isn’t it hot enough for you?” Ole and Sven reply, “Vell ya know, ve’re from Nordern Minnesoda, da land of Image: The Met ice and snow and cold. Ve’re yust happy for da chance ta varm up a bit, don’t Above: “The North Cape” (1845) is the opening image in The Met’s exhibition on Peder ya know.” Balke, entitled “Peder Balke: Painter of Northern Light.” The devil decides that these two aren’t miserable enough and turns up the heat. The next morning he stops by again and there they are, still dressed in par- what they felt was important. This was and “Map of Northern Norway,” both kas, hats, and mittens. The devil asks them again, “It’s awfully hot down here, not a phenomenon limited to Norway. drawn by artist Peter Andreas Munch. I can’t you two feel that?” As stated in the exhibition text, “The think this is a perfect end to the exhibit, Again Ole and Sven reply, “Vell, like ve told you yesterday, ve’re from Nordern forging of a link between landscape mainly because of Balke’s respect for Minnesoda. Ve’re yust happy for da chance ta warm up a bit ya know.” painting and national identity was a craftsmen and artists. How often do we This gets the devil a bit steamed, and he decides to show these two just who hallmark of nineteenth-century Norwe- give the title “artist” to cartographers? I is in charge down here. He cranks up the heat as high as it can go. The rest of the gian art, just as it was for the Barbizon am sure Balke would have. people are screaming and miserable. He stops by to see if his two Minnesota and Impressionist painters in France and tenants are the same and is astonished to find them in light jackets and baseball the Hudson River School artists in the This exhibit will be on view through July caps, grilling walleye and drinking beer. The devil says, “Everyone down here is United States.” 9. For those who cannot visit in person, in absolute misery, and you two seem to be enjoying yourselves! Why?” Interestingly the last two pieces in there is a good overview of each piece Ole and Sven reply, “Vell, ya know ve don’t get too many varm days up dere this exhibit are two very large, meticu- in this exhibit at www.metmuseum.org/ in International Falls, ve just got to have a fish fry vhen da vedder is dis nice.” lously and beautifully crafted maps of exhibitions/listings/2017/peder-balke. This absolutely incenses the devil; he can barely see straight. He finally comes Norway, “Map of ” up with a plan to set these two straight. 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