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Our third Valdres Samband/Vestlandslag joint steve was held June 15 – 17, 2017 at the Best Western Plus in Shoreview, MN. On the 14th, the eve of the stevne, an …
June 16 – 17 at Best Western Plus/Willmar Conference Center Article extract about Stevne from Dec 2016 issue of Budstikken. The second Valdres Samband/Vestlandslag combined stevne was held June 16 …
Valdres Samband/Vestlandslaget Combined StevneJune 18-20, 2015Kelly Inn – St. Cloud, Minnesota The first joint stevne of Valdres Samband and Vestlandslag was held on June 18-20, 2015 at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud, …
Generations Teaching Generations June 19-21, 2014 Albert Lea, Minnesota The 2014 Valdres Samband stevne will be held at the America’s Best Value Inn in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Because of the trip …
2013 Stevne Willmar MN The 2013 Valdres Samband stevne was held at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center in Willmar, Minnesota. This year’s gathering included a bus tour, seminars, traditional …
2012 Stevne