When you come to Norseland to see the parade, bring some lawn chairs. Also plan on bringing the lawn chairs to the park for the evening events. Provided seating will be limited.
Speaking of the parade, we have more than 70 units signed up for the parade. Some of the more unique units will include: a buggy that was originally purchased at the Norseland Store when John Burke (original owner of the store) was the proprietor. This buggy was purchased as a wedding gift and descendents of the bride and groom, the Charles Johnson family have restored the buggy and it will be carrying our grand marshalls, Linda Swenson and Dottie Anthony.
You will also see a float with many present and former pastors and their wives in the parade. Have you ever seen a pea combine in a parade? Come to Norseland and find out what they look like close up.
Families came to the area in a covered wagon. You will see one in the parade. It will be pulled by horses, rather than oxen, but it will also be having a milk cow tagging along behind.
Like old tractors? You will see them in our parade. But Arnold's Implement in Mankato will also be displaying one of the latest models also. Hope to see you there. end
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
HOW DO I GET TO NORSELAND?
Norseland is located in the heart of Nicollet County. It is 12 miles west of St. Peter on State Hwy. 22 or 15 miles southeast of Gaylord on State Hwy. 22.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Norseland Top Ten
Here are the Top Ten Reasons Norseland is a unique farming community.
Number Ten
The Norseland Community will soon be the home of a branch of the University of Minnesota Veterinary School.
Number Nine
Norseland is the home of ten people who have served the state in statewide elective offices. (101 years served in office)
Number Eight
Norseland is the home of former Minnesota Holstein Assn. President Christian Olsen and former National Shorthorn Society President, Fred Hanson Sr.
Number Seven
Norseland is the home of two former Presidents of the Mn. Corn Growers Assn. (Willis Anthony and Grant Annexstad).
Number Six
Norseland is the home of former Minnesota Pork Producer President, Martin Annexstad Jr.
Number Five
Norseland is the home of the Anthony Feed Service, Hormel's number two feed service in sales.
Number Four
Norseland is the home of former Minnesota Farm Bureau President, Merlyn Lokensgard. (served 12 years)
Number Three
There are 15 farms in the Norseland area that have been in the same family for 100 or more years.
Number Two
There are nine farms in the Norseland area that have been in the same family for 150 or more years.
The Number One Reason why Norseland is unique is that despite the successes previously listed, Norseland area farmers still eat Lutefisk on Christmas Eve and are so bold as to brag about it! end
Number Ten
The Norseland Community will soon be the home of a branch of the University of Minnesota Veterinary School.
Number Nine
Norseland is the home of ten people who have served the state in statewide elective offices. (101 years served in office)
Number Eight
Norseland is the home of former Minnesota Holstein Assn. President Christian Olsen and former National Shorthorn Society President, Fred Hanson Sr.
Number Seven
Norseland is the home of two former Presidents of the Mn. Corn Growers Assn. (Willis Anthony and Grant Annexstad).
Number Six
Norseland is the home of former Minnesota Pork Producer President, Martin Annexstad Jr.
Number Five
Norseland is the home of the Anthony Feed Service, Hormel's number two feed service in sales.
Number Four
Norseland is the home of former Minnesota Farm Bureau President, Merlyn Lokensgard. (served 12 years)
Number Three
There are 15 farms in the Norseland area that have been in the same family for 100 or more years.
Number Two
There are nine farms in the Norseland area that have been in the same family for 150 or more years.
The Number One Reason why Norseland is unique is that despite the successes previously listed, Norseland area farmers still eat Lutefisk on Christmas Eve and are so bold as to brag about it! end
Friday, April 11, 2008
THE MINNESOTA "OVER 60" BAND WILL ENTERTAIN
THE MINNESOTA ‘OVER 60’BAND
The band is in its 55th year performing for such varied audiences as county fairs, community celebrations and over 30 parades each summer. The band has its own pickup and a bandwagon. The band will be in our parade.
Members come from a large area of southern Minnesota from Clarkfield on the west, Clara City on the north, Albert Lea on the south, Minneapolis on the northeast. and Madelia on the southwest. Members come to Gaylord to practice seven weeks in April.
Their repertoire includes marches, waltzes, concertos, polkas, and novelties. Recently the band has performed in Branson, Missouri; at Hostfest in Minot, North Dakota; Winnipeg, Canada and the Minnesota State Fair. Their concert in Norseland will be immediately following the parade. Enjoy the music in the shade of the Scandian Grove Church Park on June 21, 2008. end
The band is in its 55th year performing for such varied audiences as county fairs, community celebrations and over 30 parades each summer. The band has its own pickup and a bandwagon. The band will be in our parade.
Members come from a large area of southern Minnesota from Clarkfield on the west, Clara City on the north, Albert Lea on the south, Minneapolis on the northeast. and Madelia on the southwest. Members come to Gaylord to practice seven weeks in April.
Their repertoire includes marches, waltzes, concertos, polkas, and novelties. Recently the band has performed in Branson, Missouri; at Hostfest in Minot, North Dakota; Winnipeg, Canada and the Minnesota State Fair. Their concert in Norseland will be immediately following the parade. Enjoy the music in the shade of the Scandian Grove Church Park on June 21, 2008. end
Monday, March 31, 2008
NORSELAND PICTORIAL POSTMARK
PICTORIAL POSTMARK
The Postal Service™ offers pictorial postmarks to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. To celebrate Norseland’s Sesquicentennial, a pictorial postmark dated June 21, 2008 will be offered.
People attending the event on June 21 may obtain the postmark at the temporary post office ™ station, which will be set up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center (Anthony’s Feed Service) in Norseland. Stamped commemorative post cards will be sold for $1 or you may bring your own envelope(s) or postcard(s) to receive the pictorial postmark. All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mailâ postage. The pictorial postmark will also be available in the park during the evening. On Sunday, June 22, the postmark will be available in the narthex of Scandian Grove Lutheran Church.
The postmark, with the date of June 21, 2008, will also be available by mail order request. Customers should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others, insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes (to keep them flat) and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope. All requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days (which is July 21,2008) following the requested pictorial postmark date. Mail to: PICTORIAL POSTMARKS
SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION
317 MAIN ST.
COURTLAND, MN. 56021-9998
Customers may also request stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for postmark, as long as they supply a self-addressed, stamped, larger envelope with adequate postage. After applying for the pictorial postmark, the Postal Service returns the items under addressed protective cover. Marci Norell, Courtland, Minnesota Postmaster will be processing the requests. For more information call 507-359-2541. end
The Postal Service™ offers pictorial postmarks to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. To celebrate Norseland’s Sesquicentennial, a pictorial postmark dated June 21, 2008 will be offered.
People attending the event on June 21 may obtain the postmark at the temporary post office ™ station, which will be set up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center (Anthony’s Feed Service) in Norseland. Stamped commemorative post cards will be sold for $1 or you may bring your own envelope(s) or postcard(s) to receive the pictorial postmark. All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mailâ postage. The pictorial postmark will also be available in the park during the evening. On Sunday, June 22, the postmark will be available in the narthex of Scandian Grove Lutheran Church.
The postmark, with the date of June 21, 2008, will also be available by mail order request. Customers should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others, insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes (to keep them flat) and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope. All requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days (which is July 21,2008) following the requested pictorial postmark date. Mail to: PICTORIAL POSTMARKS
SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION
317 MAIN ST.
COURTLAND, MN. 56021-9998
Customers may also request stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for postmark, as long as they supply a self-addressed, stamped, larger envelope with adequate postage. After applying for the pictorial postmark, the Postal Service returns the items under addressed protective cover. Marci Norell, Courtland, Minnesota Postmaster will be processing the requests. For more information call 507-359-2541. end
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Norseland: Where the Big Woods Meets the Prairie
The history book is at the printer. The photo you see on the right side of the page shows a replica of the cover of our book. The committee is offering the book for sale at $30 per book. Advance purchase of the book can be made by sending your check for $30 made out to Norseland 150. Send checks to Norseland 150, 37658 410th Street, St. Peter, Minnesota 56082. If you cannot pick your book up in Norseland during the celebration; please add $5 per book for shipping and handling.
The book will be a hard cover volume of 416 pages including 445 photos. Over 100 area people have written their stories of the Norseland/New Sweden area and there are 325 articles in the book. This book will truly be an heirloom for you and your families. end
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