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Norwegian Crossings 1825-2025

DoubleTree Hotel

Austin, MN

REGISTRATION FORM

STEVNE EVENTS

Wednesday, July 9
Optional Van Tour and Lunch

Thursday, July 10
Registration, Keynote Speaker, Classes, Genealogy and Vendors
Hadeland Lag Meeting and "Dinner with the board" at Applebee's

Friday, July 11
Classes and Genealogy
Banquet and entertainment by the Norwegian Bachelor Farmers

Saturday, July 12
Closing Session at 9:00-11:30 am featuring George Olson and his presentation entitled "They Brought More Than Lutefisk and Lefse."

Speakers and their topics:
Dale Goodman - Keynote Speaker at 9:30 am Thursday talking about our theme Norwegian Crossing and the ship, the Restauration.
Dean Uland - Agriculture & history, including local & Minnesota, as well as topics in immigration & World War I.
Miranda Moen - Norwegian-American architecture and its influences from Norway.
Karen Fried & Nancy Gulbranson - Food Demonstrations.
Thomas Jacobson - History of pastor Claus Lauritz Clausen who was instrumental in founding Beaver Creek Lutheran Church in 1856.
Caitlin Sackrison - Norwegian immigrant homesteaders in Brown County, Minnesota.
Gracia Grindal - Her topic will be about her book "Unstoppable - Norwegian Pioneers Educate Their Daughters".
Candice Simar - Renowned poet and author from Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.
Kelly Herness - Will talk about her study abroad experience during the fall of 2024 in Bø I Midt-Telemark, Norway.

2025 STEVNE LODGING

Room blocks have been reserved at the DoubleTree (site of the stevne) and the Days Inn (just across the parking lot).

DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
Room rate for July 9-11 is $139/night. To reserve your room, call 1-507-433-1000.
Press # to be connected to a representative. Ask for the 7+ Lag Stevne block rate.

Days Inn Austin
Room rate for July 9-11 is $120/night. To make your reservation, call 1-507-299-5675.
When prompted press 1 for a new reservation. Be sure to ask for the 7+ Lag Stevne rate.

You can find out more information about the 2025 Stevne in the February 2025 and the upcoming May 2025 issue of the Brua.

REGISTRATION FORM

STEVNE EVENTS
Wednesday, July 9 Optional Van Tour and Lunch

Thursday, July 10 Registration, Keynote Speaker, Classes, Genealogy and Vendors Hadeland Lag Meeting and "Dinner with the board" at Applebee's

Friday, July 11 Classes and Genealogy Banquet and entertainment by the Norwegian Bachelor Farmers

Saturday, July 12 Closing Session at 9:00-11:30 am featuring George Olson and his presentation entitled "They Brought More Than Lutefisk and Lefse."

Speakers and their topics: Dale Goodman - Keynote Speaker at 9:30 am Thursday talking about our theme Norwegian Crossing and the ship, the Restauration. Dean Uland - Agriculture & history, including local & Minnesota, as well as topics in immigration & World War I. Miranda Moen - Norwegian-American architecture and its influences from Norway. Karen Fried & Nancy Gulbranson - Food Demonstrations. Thomas Jacobson - History of pastor Claus Lauritz Clausen who was instrumental in founding Beaver Creek Lutheran Church in 1856. Caitlin Sackrison - Norwegian immigrant homesteaders in Brown County, Minnesota. Gracia Grindal - Her topic will be about her book "Unstoppable - Norwegian Pioneers Educate Their Daughters". Candice Simar - Renowned poet and author from Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. Kelly Herness - Will talk about her study abroad experience during the fall of 2024 in Bø I Midt-Telemark, Norway.
2025 STEVNE LODGING
Room blocks have been reserved at the DoubleTree (site of the stevne) and the Days Inn (just across the parking lot). DoubleTree by Hilton Austin Room rate for July 9-11 is $139/night. To reserve your room, call 1-507-433-1000. Press # to be connected to a representative. Ask for the 7+ Lag Stevne block rate. Days Inn Austin Room rate for July 9-11 is $120/night. To make your reservation, call 1-507-299-5675. When prompted press 1 for a new reservation. Be sure to ask for the 7+ Lag Stevne rate.

You can find out more information about the 2025 Stevne in the February 2025 and the upcoming May 2025 issue of the Brua.