Class 1-
Norway at the Time of Emigration
presented by Anne Haugn Wagn. Anne is one of Telelag’s liaisons in Norway. She will be with us for the weekend sharing her vast knowledge of everything Telemark!
Class 2-
Norwegian Bunader
An overview of the Norwegian costume presented by Telelaget Vice President Naomi Nowland
Class 3-
Bunader of East Telemark
A detailed look at the costume of East Telemark presented by visiting Telelaget Liason Anne Haugn Wagn
Class 4-
Tradition and Acculturation
Telelaget Historian Jim Skree will examine the deep-seated traditions our ancestors carried with them to the Midwest and how long they continued to be relevant. This is a reprisal of his presentation to the Vest-Telemark Museum in 2023.
Class 5-
Norwegian Sølje
Telelaget President Marne Olson will present her Sølje collection along with information about this traditional jewelry.
Class 6-
Navigating the Telelaget Website
2025 updates will be discussed in this interactive presentation by Telelaget Digital Content Manager Amber Walters
Class 7-
What Was in the Trunk
A discussion with Elaine Nordlie, Anne Haugen Wagn, and Jim Skree
Class 8-
Crossings: Bicentennial Celebrations in Norway and the U.S.
Highlights of upcoming programs and events presented by visiting Telelaget Liason Anne Haugen Wagn
It’s one of our traditions to showcase Bunad at our Stevner. This year, we also want to encourage our members to wear their Norwegian sweaters to the Friday night banquet and take part in the parade. These items may have rich family histories, and we believe our members would be interested in your story about them. If your family has any old pictures of your family wearing their Bunad or sweaters, please send them, along with your family name, to lilajsb@gmail.com to be shown on screen during the parade.
What is a Revy? (pronounced Rev’ee)? It is a type of variety show that can include vocal and instrumental music, Norwegian dancing, dramatic readings, and maybe even a sing-a-long. If you have a talent that you would like to share in a 10-15 minute presentation, please contact Elaine Nordlie by phone (320-296-2955) or email enordlie1946@gmail.com
Do you have items handed down from your ancestors? Contribute to our patchwork display, which will be set up in the conference room. Please include information about your item on a 3x5 or 4x6 index card.
• Farm equipment & tools • Kitchen Utensils • Musical Instruments • Quilts • Bunads & Jewelry • Carvings • Rosemaling • Textiles
We will have a raffle for Norwegian-influenced items throughout the weekend. The drawing will be held on Saturday after lunch. If you want to donate any items to the raffle, please bring them with you!
Are you looking for information on a specific area in Norway? On your registration, let us know what you are looking for, and our genealogists will make sure the information is at Stevne. Check our library holdings here.
The Log Church Players will join us on Thursday evening to present three entertaining plays.
• Many stories of the local Norwegian pioneers have been handed down and retold from generation to generation. "The Thank You Gift" is a touching story about pioneer Kari Glesne's interaction with a local group of Native Americans.
• Choosing land to homestead was an important decision; and, apparently, sometimes competitive. "The Great Race" is a story about how two cousins settled their dispute.
• "Ole Gets His Elk" is the entertaining story of an elk hunt in 1861 by three local pioneers.
Thursday, April 24
2:00 - 4:00 pm Registration
2:00 - 5:00 pm Genealogy
4:00 - 4:30 pm Welcome and Introductions
4:30 - 5:15 pm Class 1
5:15 - 6:00 pm Cash Bar
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 pm Log Church Players present three entertaining skits.
Friday, April 25
6:00 - 8:45 am Breakfast for Hotel Lodgers
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Genealogy
8:45 - 10:15 am Class 2
10:15 - 10:45 am Break
10:45 -11:45 am Class 3
11:30 am -1:30 pm Lunch, Visit Displays, Social Time
1:30 - 2:30 pm Class 4
2:30 - 3:00 pm Break
3:00 - 4:00 pm Class 5
4:00 - 5:00 pm Break
5:00 - 6:00 pm Cash Bar
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 pm Sweater & Bunad Parade, Revy
Saturday, April 26
6:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast for Hotel Lodgers
8:30 am - 2:00 pm Genealogy
9:00 - 10:00 am Class 6
10:00 - 10:30 am Break, Hotel Checkout
10:30 - 11:30 am Class 7
12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 pm Class 8
2:00 – 3:00 pm Raffle Drawing, Time for Coffee, Visiting
Little Crow Resort and Conference Center
1590 MN-23 Spicer, MN
320- 347-1500
A block of rooms with a nightly rate of $130-$140 (including breakfast) has been reserved. Use code 042425TEL when booking for Telelaget Group Rate.
Little Crow Golf Course
In 2024, the 27-hole golf course at Little Crow opened for the season on April 10! If you’re a golfer, watch for this year’s opening date at Little Crow Golf Resort. With five sets of tees for players of all levels and a full-service driving range, there is a golf experience for everyone. Voted "Best Golf Course" by West Central Tribune for the last 4 years.
To learn more about the golf at Little Crow Resort, call 320-354-2296 or visit their web page for all the information you need to book your tee time.
Spicer and the surrounding areas provide many opportunities to explore history and culture. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Kandiyohi County History Center
Willmar, MN 13 miles away
Open M-F 9am-4pm
Yellow Medicine County Historical Museum
Granite Falls, MN 55 miles away
Open W-S 9:30am-3:30pm
Lac Qui Parle County Museum and History Center
Madison, MN 77 miles away
Open W-F 10am-4pm
Camp Release State Monument
Montevideo, MN 55 miles away
24 hrs
Lac Qui Parle Mission (Chippewa County Historical Society)
Montevideo, MN 63 miles away
Opens Sunday, April 26, for the Season 8am-8pm
Tokheim Stoneware - Scandinavian folk art
Dawson, MN 65 miles away
Call 320-769-2142 for studio hours
Old Log Church
Pennock, MN 14 miles away
24 hrs
Paisley Threads (quilt store)
New London, MN 2 miles away
M-F 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-3pm
Berger Thoreson Monument
Willmar MN 14 miles away
24 hrs
Little Crow Resort & Conference Center
15980 MN-23 MN, Spicer, Minnesota
The Washington Pavillion
301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Breakfast
Available beginning at 6 am in the Breakfast room adjacent to the hotel lobby and is free for hotel guests ($10 per person for those not staying at the hotel).
Eggs, Breakfast Meats, Bagels, English Muffins, Cereal, Waffles, Coffee, Juice, Milk
Lunch & Dinner (Served Buffet Style)
Thursday Dinner
Pasta (Chicken and Mushroom Penne, Beef and Chicken Lasagna) with Caesar Salad
Friday Lunch
Deli Sandwich (choice of Ham, Turkey, or Beef) served on Croissant Roll, Coleslaw, and Kettle Chips
Friday Banquet
Salmon Fillet, Baby Red Potatoes, Cucumber Salad, Dessert
Saturday Lunch
Sliced Roast Beef w/MushroomGravy, Roast Turkey w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans w/Almonds
