Minot, North Dakota — While the annual Norsk Høstfest festival will no longer take place, the important and historic mission of preserving and sharing our cultural heritage continues. The Scandinavian Heritage Association (SHA), which has been the creator and curator of the Scandinavian Heritage Park, remains steadfast in its commitment to this cause. The park features the Edward T. and Leona B. Larson Visitors Center, the iconic Gol Stave Church, Heritage House Museum, the larger-than-life 25-foot Dala Horse, and many other remarkable attractions. SHA is endeavoring to expand the opportunity for everyone to experience the culture of the region’s Nordic settlers.

SHA hosts a variety of activities throughout the year and serves as the umbrella organization for several active Scandinavian societies, including The Sons of Norway, Thor Lodge 4-067, the Swedish Heritage Society of Northwest North Dakota, and the Dakota Finnish Society. These groups, along with SHA, provide multiple opportunities year-round to engage with, experience, and celebrate the interesting and historic Scandinavian culture that forms the region’s past, present, and future.