Detroit Lakes Sons of Norway Vikingland Lodge 1-495 celebrated its 56th year

Local Detroit Lakes Sons of Norway Vikingland Lodge 1-495 celebrated it’s 56th year on October 14th with an annual dinner celebration at First Lutheran Church. The dinner was catered by Linda Pihlaya.
The Detroit Lakes "Sons of Norway Viking lodge" is a local chapter of the Sons of Norway organization, which is the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway.

The Detroit Lakes lodge has incorporated "Viking" in their name, as they preserve and promote Norwegian heritage and culture through cultural programs, social events, and community service.
The name reflects the historical Viking Age, a period of Norse expansion.

What the Detroit Lakes, MN Sons of Norway Lodge does:

Promotes Norwegian heritage: Offers cultural and social activities like language learning, cooking, crafts, and heritage and musical programs.

Provides financial services: Originally founded to provide insurance to members, it now offers financial products and protection to its members and their families.

Fosters community: Organizes family-friendly gatherings, volunteer work, and scholarships. Supports other local non-profit efforts with financial and volunteer support.

Membership is open to all: Despite the name, the “Sons of Norway” is gender-inclusive and welcomes people of any ethnicity who have an interest in Nordic heritage and culture.

For information on membership of about the “Sons of Norway” please contact
Vikingland Lodge 1-495
Post Office Box 1477
Detroit Lakes, MN 56502-1477
Email: info@sonsofnorwy.org