A cultural center in downtown Fargo.
We want to reach out and welcome all to the most unique, and beautiful, Klub in Fargo! Here is where you can avail yourself of great food, fellowship, and a wide variety of activities. Sing, sup, sway, and swig – all under one roof!
About the Kringen Klub
The Kringen Klub opened the Kringen Lodge’s doors in 1975 and consists of the Kringen Kafe and the Troll Lounge.
The Kringen Lodge is a welcoming destination for Lodge members, their companions, and individuals interested in exploring and relishing in Norwegian culture. Whether you seek to discover our lodge or feel at home with us, we offer a haven where you can experience a slice of Norway and its warm hospitality.
The Kringen Kafe is open Tuesday-Friday for coffee, caramel rolls, and other pastries from 9:00-11:00 am and lunch from 11:00-1:30 pm. We serve your favorite made-from-scratch Scand-American entrees, soups, and desserts.
The Troll Lounge is the most unique bar in the area featuring hand-carved trolls and Norwegian murals
Check the Kalendar for hours, events, and specials. We look forward to seeing you soon!
History of Kringen Lodge 4-25
Currently, home to Starion Bank and the Moose Dixon Apartments, the old Sons of Norway Lodge is located at 305 and 309 Broadway. Built-in 1911, the lodge encompassed the second and third stories. On the second floor, you would find the stage, kitchen, banquet room, club rooms, and a library. The third level consisted entirely of the balcony auditorium which overlooked the stage. The lodge was a space for many speakers who came to share their knowledge and held gatherings rooted in Nordic traditions.
The Sons of Norway has a new home at 722 2nd N Ave just South of NDSU's business school. The Kringen Lodge 425 Sons of Norway "strives to promote and preserve Norwegian culture and heritage through our food, activities, education, and events."
More About Sons of Norway
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The purposes and goals of the Founders were to protect members of Sons of Norway and their families from the financial hardships experienced during times of sickness or death in the family. Over time, the mission of Sons of Norway has expanded to include the preservation of Norwegian heritage and culture in our Society. We have grown since our beginning and are now the largest Norwegian organization outside Norway.
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Sons of Norway is a fraternal life insurance company devoted to supporting you through every stage of life, while providing opportunities for a vibrant social experience around Norwegian culture.
As a Sons of Norway member, you can reconnect with your heritage, learn about modern Norway, build a strong financial foundation and participate in philanthropic endeavors that make a positive impact in your community.
We’re a thriving organization fueled by the participation and support of our members. As of 2022:
We are approximately 60,000 members strong with 330 lodges in North America and Norway
Life insurance in force = $743,000,000
Insurance certificates in force = 15,500
Sons of Norway truly offers something for everyone. Learn more about our history, find a lodge near you, and join today!
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One thing is certain about Sons of Norway: our members enjoy staying connected through a wide variety of events, programs and publications. Our newsroom is the perfect place to learn more about who we are, the work we’re doing, and the opportunities we offer members to help experience and learn about Norwegian culture. From scholarship winners and special announcements to details about advertising in Viking Magazine, this is the place for the latest information from Sons of Norway.
News Releases
Official announcements about Sons of Norway scholarship and grant winners, special events, and other topics in the news.
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District Presidents
District 1 – Mark Haugen
District 2 – Gerald Erickson
District 3 – Stephen Helmold
District 4 – Jerry Saude
District 5 – Cheryl Wille-Schlesser
District 6 – Lis A. Barca
District 7 – Gloria Benazic
District 8 – Tor Arild Halvorsen
There’s something for everyone at Son’s of Norway…
“Sons of old Norway owned the town”
PUBLISHED MAY 3, 2018 · UPDATED DECEMBER 31, 2020
Norwegians celebrated
Photo: Collection of Cynthia Elyce Rubin
Agricultural college Cadets surround the Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson obelisk at its dedication in Fargo, N.D.
“Norwegians Celebrated” ran the bold headline in the evening edition of the Fargo Forum dated May 17, 1904. Thousands of visitors from all over the region and Norway assembled in Fargo, N.D., to assist in the celebration of Syttende Mai and to attend the unveiling of the Bauta Sten (Honor Stone), the granite obelisk in honor of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Norway’s great poet and winner of the 1903 Nobel prize in Literature.
The Norwegian American in Fargo, ND
The weather was splendid. The enthusiasm was palpable. A local journalist described the crowd as “the thrifty and sturdy emigrants from the land of the Vikings. Their enthusiasm today demonstrates how strong the fire of patriotism is within their hearts and how fond the memory of the fatherland.” The journalist also reported that the crowd, estimated from 8,000 to 10,000 people, was composed of “90 percent either former residents or their descendants.”
Son’s Norway Mission Statement
“The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and to provide quality insurance and financial products to its members.”
Rainbow At The Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Norway
Kringen Lodge Officers 2025
Jan Malakowsky
Vice President
John Andreasen
Lodge President
Elaine Nelson
Foundation Director
Karen Midgarden
Historian
Paul Vesledahl
Financial Secretary
Nicole Albertson
Secretary
Sondra Vick
Treasurer
Karen Jensen
Cultural Director
Jill Wilkey
Sports Director
Karen Kahoutek
Publicity Director
Kay Halverson
Zone Two Director
Lori Grundberg
Posten Editor
Julie Fladgard
Sunshine Lady
Ingrid Altenburg
Youth Director
Josiah Bjertness
Webmaster
Klub Managers
Patty Hagen
Allison Berdal
Trustees
Steve Parkman (‘26)
Kent Hochgraber (27)
Joan Bommen (‘25)
*** Also members of Corporate Board
Corporate Board Directors
Pat McGrath (‘26)
Steve Parkman (‘26)
Paul Nelson (‘26)
Jill Wilkey (‘25)
Kyle Handegard (‘25)
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Find Us
722 2nd Ave N,
Fargo, ND 58102, 55408
Contact Us
Tues -Fr: 9am-3pm,
Sat-Mon: Closed
Phone: (701) 232-9222