Sons of Norway

06/06/2026

To cool down on a hot summer day in proper Norwegian style, try this delicious Brunost Lingonberry Swirl ice cream.

06/05/2026

This week, staff from Sons of Norway attended the BetterLife Better Together Leadership Summit at the Lombard, IL office. We got to know our BetterLife colleagues and noticed that we have much in common, especially the deep fraternal roots and focus on community and culture.

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Norwegian brown cheese remains a beloved part of Norway’s food culture. In fact, most grocery stores dedicate an entire dairy section to the many varieties of this uniquely Norwegian favorite.

Read more in our blog, "The Backstory of Gudbrandsdalsost": https://www.sofn.com/blog/the-backstory-of-gudbrandsdalsost/

Do you enjoy Gudbrandsdalsost? Let us know in the comments!

05/27/2026

Artist Edvard Munch is probably best known for his painting, The Scream, but over the course of his career, he made over 1,700 other paintings, including a very special commission.

Read more: https://www.sofn.com/blog/munch-and-the-chocolate-factory/

"Girls Watering Flowers" Photo Credit: Edvard Munch, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Sons of Norway honors those who gave their lives in service to our country. We remember their courage and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/17/2026

Gratulerer med dagen! Happy Syttende Mai!
Have a wonderful Grunnlovsdagen / Constitution Day celebration!

Photo credit: [email protected], Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Sons of Norway!

Celebrating all the amazing moms and mother figures today. Thank you for the love, strength, and traditions you share every day.

05/08/2026

"All of the cars in the city were full of young people waving flags, shouting, singing screaming. Everywhere red, white and blue. The Oslo streets were at a fever pitch."

Today is Frigjøringsdagen, Norwegian Liberation Day from German WW II occupation.

Read a first-hand account of Liberation Day in your May/June issue of Viking magazine, coming soon to member mailboxes.

Viking Online Archive: https://bit.ly/42q88Q5

05/06/2026

Sons of Norway has agreed to join BetterLife, a member-founded, member-owned organization with roots dating back to 1897.

This partnership brings long-term financial strength to support the cultural traditions and community-based heritage that define Sons of Norway—while providing members with access to additional financial products and enhanced member benefits offered by BetterLife.

To learn more about our partnership with BetterLife, visit sofn.com/newpartnership.