Celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day at Vesterheim Museum May 5, 2026 - Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, invites everyone to celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway's Constitution Day, a couple of days early on Friday, May 15. Stop by for a Children's Parade, Nordic Dancers, folk art demonstrations, a live fiddle and guitar concert with Erik Sessions and Joshua Vorvick, folk art activities, free ice… Read More
Visit Bluff Countries greenhouses, stores and restaurants this spring! April 27, 2026 - Plan a fun trip to some of Bluff Countries greenhouses this spring to fill your garden, landscape, porches and home. Enjoy some local dining options and check out some great outdoor decor and furniture stores. Some of these are also Amish greenhouses. Most are open Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm and closed Sundays as well as May 14th… Read More
Vesterheim Welcomes Norwegian Painter Mona Strenseth for Public Presentation April 23, 2026 - Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, welcomes Norwegian artist and psychotherapist Mona Stenseth for a free presentation about art expression and tradition on May 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Hanson Vesterheim Commons. Rather than asking how tradition can be preserved unchanged, in this talk, Stenseth asks more urgent questions, "What does it… Read More
Houston County High School Art Show Opens with April 25 Reception at Mainspring April 13, 2026 - Mainspring is pleased to announce the third annual Houston County High School Art Show opening on Saturday, April 25th with a celebratory reception from 4 - 6 pm; light refreshments will be provided. Students from Caledonia, Spring Grove, and Houston High Schools will display a variety of art pieces they've created in the classroom over… Read More
The Cascading Wonders of Historic Bluff Country April 10, 2026 - By Charlene Corson Selbee Looking for a memorable day trip? Discover eleven unique waterfalls in historic Bluff Country, each offering its own distinct personality, from a towering 200-foot waterfall to an underground 60-foot marvel and a picturesque step waterfall. Prepare to be amazed by the natural beauty that awaits you. It might surprise visitors and… Read More
Vesterheim Opens New Exhibit Featuring Artist Lars Fletre April 2, 2026 - Visit Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, on Free Second Saturday, April 11, for the opening of the new exhibit "Lars Fletre: Resistance, Resilience, Artistry," plus family craft activities. The exhibit opening will be from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. with a gallery talk in the Museum Building at 2:30 p.m. followed by refreshments… Read More
