Syttende Mai and the Shape of Belonging
Syttende Mai wasn’t always a fixture on the northern plains. In fact, during the early waves of Norwegian immigration, it was barely recognized. But after Norway’s independence in 1905, pride surged—and with it, pageants, parades, and monuments to Nordic icons. What started as cultural celebration quickly became a statement of belonging and, for some, a sorting of who counted as a “true” American. This historical look at Norwegian-American identity is both a toast to heritage—and a nudge to reflect on who gets included in the story. Tom Isern with Prairie Public News has some thoughtful Sunday reading linked below.
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