American Swedish Institute

BEMIDJI -- Community members are cordially invited to a meeting of the American Swedish Institute’s Bemidji organization from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at First Lutheran Church, 900 Bemidji Ave. The meeting will feature guest speaker Verlyn D. Anderson, professor emeritus of history...

BEMIDJI -- The Bemidji Affiliate of the American Swedish Institute will be host the 40th annual Midsommar Fest on June 21 in Library Park. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the Maypole program will be at 1 p.m. The celebration will include the “NorSweDane” group from...

One of the proud places in Minneapolis is the American Swedish Institute at 2600 Park Avenue. It was founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad “to promote and preserve the Swedish heritage in America.” It has an excellent publication called the “ASI Posten” that appears 10 times...

Members of the American Swedish Institute Bemidji Affiliate hosted the annual Sankta Lucia Festival early Thursday. Megan Anderson was selected as the 2012 Sankta Lucia. She is followed by first attendant Julia Armstrong and then attendant Rachel Johnson. Not pictured are attendants...