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Recent Blog Posts
Genealogist Betty Rockswold (1922-2009) Excerpts from the article by Aaron Hanson Published in the Budstikken, May 2008 Betty was a member of the Samband for 29 years, and served as its …
Hilda Sophie Kringstad, a member of the Valdres Samband for nearly 75 years, serving on the board of directors for over 45 of those years, died July 6, 2007 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Hilda served as the Valdres Samband President from 1980 through 1983. She was 93 years, 20 days old (young) when she died in 2007
One hundred and eight people gathered in Decorah for the 2007 Stevne. Chaired by Michael Bergan, it offered great opportunities to savor Decorah and the one-of-a-kind Vesterheim Museum. The Hotel …
Throughout the stevne, members were treated to a wonderful display of memorabilia by the Preservation Committee. Over $224 was raised by the sail of “gently used” NAHA publications. Stephen Wills …
Approximately 135 members gathered for the 106th anniversary stevne of the Valdres Samband at the Willmar (MN) Conference Center. David and Kari Kringstad and Diane Lerohl greeted attendees at the …
Approximately 125 members gathered for the 105th anniversary stevne of the Valdres Samband. At the registration table, one of the first things members noticed was a large banner on the …