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The Norwegian American is a 20- to 24-page+ tabloid-sized newspaper, published 12 times a year in English with two to three pages in Norwegian. Sections include news from Norway, business, sports, opinion, research & science, travel, food & drink, arts & entertainment, Norwegian heritage, Norwegian language resources, and news from the Norwegian community.
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This month:
The latest issue of The Norwegian American welcomes March with a spirit of renewal and celebration. This edition offers a perspective on Norwegian emigration that focuses on those who stayed in Norway, explores the legacy of Amerikabrev—letters from early immigrants—shedding light on both their myths and realities, and other Norwegian heritage stories.
Readers can visit Norskedalen, Wisconsin, for a glimpse into immigrant life and journey back to the Nordic Bronze Age. Sports fans will enjoy a feature on a newly inducted ski jumping hall of famer, while food lovers can savor a winter cod recipe and discover cloudberry-infused beer.
These are some of the highlights from the latest issue!