The Norseland Parade Calendar will be available November 1. It will be sold at the Scandian Grove Lutheran Church Lutefisk Dinner. If you can't attend the dinner, the calendar will be available at both Scandian Grove and Norseland Lutheran Church, at the Anthony Feed Service, at Traverse des Sioux Garden Center in St. Peter, and the Nicollet County Historical Society. The cost is $10.00.
The calendar features 13 months with many aerial and ground level photos of the parade. It will make a great Christmas gift. See a sample photo posted here.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
NORSELAND PARADE CALENDAR
The Norseland Preservation Association, (also known as the Norseland Community 150 Committee) is printing a calendar for 2009. The calendar will feature many aerial photos of the parade. You will see Norseland in a completely new light. These photos show the accuracy of the phrase "Norseland: Where the Big Woods Meets the Prairie". The calendar will have pictures of both churches, the Norseland Store, Anthony Feed Service, United Farmers Co-op and many of the floats and units showing them at ground level.
The calendars will be available by November 1. Watch the local papers for an ad and or/announcement. It is expected that they will be on sale at both churches and the businesses in Norseland. They will make great Christmas gifts. end
The calendars will be available by November 1. Watch the local papers for an ad and or/announcement. It is expected that they will be on sale at both churches and the businesses in Norseland. They will make great Christmas gifts. end
Saturday, July 19, 2008
REFLECTING AND VISIONING
The committee is almost speechless in regard to the success of our celebration. We are extremely greatful to all of you who came and shared our excitement of 150 years in existence. Of course, it would not have been possible without the cooperation of hundreds of people. This was "community building" at its best. We are all better people and Norseland is a better place because of the coming together of many people. We were all united and working toward a common cause. It was simply WONDERFUL!!!
Now, the committee needs to clear up some final expenses and plan for the future. There are lots of exciting projects that can be part of this future. First of all, the "Norseland Preservation Association" is in place and will be used as a vehicle to create and support future projects. PLEASE JOIN US!
You do not have to live in the Norseland area to be a part of Norseland. We can use all kinds of ideas, help, support from anyone who has an interest in preserving Norseland. The first step is to create by-laws for our (non-profit)association. This will be done in early fall. PLEASE JOIN US!
Some ideas have surfaced for initial projects. We have many wonderful aerial photos of the parade. One suggestion is to print a calendar. Another idea is to preserve oral histories by using video and interviewing some of our area folks. There are a lot of stories that did not make our history book and oral histories are special - a different way of preserving history. (By the way, we have less than 100 copies of our book left for sale. Contact the Treaty Site History Center in St. Peter if you want to order one.)
Another project could be the preservation of District 6 school building. It is one of the few left in Nicollet County. PLEASE JOIN US!
Contact us by using the google mail box. It is norseland150@gmail.com Send us an e-mail and tell us how you would like to help or give us your ideas and we will respond. end
Now, the committee needs to clear up some final expenses and plan for the future. There are lots of exciting projects that can be part of this future. First of all, the "Norseland Preservation Association" is in place and will be used as a vehicle to create and support future projects. PLEASE JOIN US!
You do not have to live in the Norseland area to be a part of Norseland. We can use all kinds of ideas, help, support from anyone who has an interest in preserving Norseland. The first step is to create by-laws for our (non-profit)association. This will be done in early fall. PLEASE JOIN US!
Some ideas have surfaced for initial projects. We have many wonderful aerial photos of the parade. One suggestion is to print a calendar. Another idea is to preserve oral histories by using video and interviewing some of our area folks. There are a lot of stories that did not make our history book and oral histories are special - a different way of preserving history. (By the way, we have less than 100 copies of our book left for sale. Contact the Treaty Site History Center in St. Peter if you want to order one.)
Another project could be the preservation of District 6 school building. It is one of the few left in Nicollet County. PLEASE JOIN US!
Contact us by using the google mail box. It is norseland150@gmail.com Send us an e-mail and tell us how you would like to help or give us your ideas and we will respond. end
Reflecting and Visioning
The committee is almost speechless in regard to the success of our celebration. We are extremely greatful to all of you who came and shared our excitement
Sunday, June 15, 2008
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Your first stop should be at the VISITOR CENTER located at the Anthony Feed Service Building in Norseland. Here you can get maps, buy the book, get your postcard stamped, purchase other memorbilia and see the Borgeson movies(circa 1940's)of area farms.
PARKING: There are several areas to park. Watch for signs. You will need to drive to District 6 and the Tostenson and Quist farms. If you park on the east end of town, you might want to drive to the west end of town for the evening activities. There will be a shuttle bus.
TOURS of Historic Sites 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Jens Annexstad Blacksmith Shop on the Allen Quist farm, closed it’s doors in 1950 and is waiting for 21st Century visitors to take a walk back in time to view the smithy’s domain.
Visit a typical farm of the early 1900s. The Tostenson Brothers Sesquicentennial farm, located in New Sweden Township near Norseland will welcome visitors that day.
NORSELAND STORE -The historic Norseland Store will be open. Come in and view the authentic pressed tin ceiling, early cash register, light fixtures and more.
The District 6 schoolhouse and the Norseland Boy Scout Camp will be open for visits.
The Scandian Grove Lutheran Church and the Norseland Lutheran Church will also have historic displays.
Relax in the Shade – The Black Lantern Restaurant (circa 1930’s) was located on the lawn of the present Ellerbroek home in Norseland. A food vendor will be available on the site.
PARADE through Norseland – 4 p.m. Seventy plus units will parade from church to church. Bring your lawn chairs. The Minnesota “Over 60” Band – Following the parade the band will present a concert at the Scandian Grove Church Park. This is the 55th season for the band.
PORK CHOP SUPPER at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church Park (CHILDREN'S MENU AVAILABLE) – 5-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs.
GOVERNOR'S Proclamation – 6 p.m. (Read by Liet. Governor Carol Molnau)
TALENT in the Park – 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs.
END
PARKING: There are several areas to park. Watch for signs. You will need to drive to District 6 and the Tostenson and Quist farms. If you park on the east end of town, you might want to drive to the west end of town for the evening activities. There will be a shuttle bus.
TOURS of Historic Sites 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Jens Annexstad Blacksmith Shop on the Allen Quist farm, closed it’s doors in 1950 and is waiting for 21st Century visitors to take a walk back in time to view the smithy’s domain.
Visit a typical farm of the early 1900s. The Tostenson Brothers Sesquicentennial farm, located in New Sweden Township near Norseland will welcome visitors that day.
NORSELAND STORE -The historic Norseland Store will be open. Come in and view the authentic pressed tin ceiling, early cash register, light fixtures and more.
The District 6 schoolhouse and the Norseland Boy Scout Camp will be open for visits.
The Scandian Grove Lutheran Church and the Norseland Lutheran Church will also have historic displays.
Relax in the Shade – The Black Lantern Restaurant (circa 1930’s) was located on the lawn of the present Ellerbroek home in Norseland. A food vendor will be available on the site.
PARADE through Norseland – 4 p.m. Seventy plus units will parade from church to church. Bring your lawn chairs. The Minnesota “Over 60” Band – Following the parade the band will present a concert at the Scandian Grove Church Park. This is the 55th season for the band.
PORK CHOP SUPPER at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church Park (CHILDREN'S MENU AVAILABLE) – 5-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs.
GOVERNOR'S Proclamation – 6 p.m. (Read by Liet. Governor Carol Molnau)
TALENT in the Park – 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs.
END
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
HOW DO I GET THE BOOK?
The word is out that our book, "Norseland: Where the Big Woods Meets the Prairie" is ready for sale. Many of you have pre-purchased the book and are in the process of picking them up. Thank you for your interest. For those of you who cannot make it to our event on June 21, you can order the book. Please sent $30 for the book plus $5 for postage and handling to:
Norseland 150
37658 410th Street
St. Peter, Minnesota 56082
Make checks payable to Norseland 150. Locally, the book is available at the gift shop of the Nicollet County Historical Society located in St. Peter. You can buy them there or pick them up. After June 21, the remaining books will be on sale there. end
Norseland 150
37658 410th Street
St. Peter, Minnesota 56082
Make checks payable to Norseland 150. Locally, the book is available at the gift shop of the Nicollet County Historical Society located in St. Peter. You can buy them there or pick them up. After June 21, the remaining books will be on sale there. end
Thursday, June 5, 2008
I LOVE A PARADE!
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
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
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