Casper Oimoen Statue
A bronze statue of Norwegian-born Casper Oimoen, who was a long-time Minot resident, stands tall in the park. Oimoen was widely-acclaimed across the continent for his graceful ski-jumping skill. He was a member of the 1932 U.S. Olympic Ski Team and captained the team for the 1936 Winter Olympics. The 1931 official Olympic selection report […]
Gol Stave Church Museum
A full-size replica of the Gol Stave Church, which was moved from Gol, Hallingdal to the Folk Museum in Bygdoy Park in Oslo, Norway about 100 years ago, has a place of honor in the Heritage Park. A groundbreaking ceremony, which was attended by many dignitaries from Scandinavia and America, was held on October 12, […]
Danish Windmill
In 1928, the windmill was built by Carl Olson in Powers Lake and was used to supply water and to grind wheat for the family. It was donated to Roosevelt Park in the mid-1960s by Olson’s family. A favorite spot for visitors and photographers, the forces of man and nature took their toll on the […]
Sondre Norheim Eternal Flame
Lars Berge Haugann of Morgedal, Norway, lit the Sondre Norheim Eternal Flame burning on December 4, 1993. A flame from the fireplace of Norheim’s birthplace in Norway was transported to Minot by North Dakota Governor Edward Schafer on a Norsk Hostfest sponsored trip. Five aluminum skiis, symbolic of the five Scandinavian countries, support a World globe […]
Sigdal House
The Sigdal House is the oldest in North Dakota. A 230-year-old house from the Vatnas area of Sigdal, Norway was selected to be representative of a typical house from old-time Norway. It was purchased by the Scandinavian Heritage Association from Thorvald Watnas and restored with museum standards by Arne Svarstad and crew. The house was […]
Scandinavian Heritage Center
A good way to start your visit to the Scandinavian Heritage Park is to stop first at the Edward T. and Leona B. Larson Visitors Center. This uniquely-styled building houses VisitMinot (formerly Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau) and its wide array of tourist information; the office of the Scandinavian Heritage Association; and a Gift Shop […]