Welcome to Elvesvingen Lodge 1-582 of the Sons of Norway. Elvesvingen is Norwegian for “bend of the river.” We have monthly lodge meetings 10 months of each year. We also support several other activities during the year.

The Sons of Norway organization, founded in Minneapolis on January 16, 1895, and now in its 131st year, preserves and cherishes the heritage and culture of Norway and the other Nordic countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.

Children, teens, and adults are welcome and encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities, including language camps, genealogy, cultural activities, sports, crafts, and travel.

We have offered bus trips to Norway Day at Minnehaha Park, Mindekirken Church, relevant museum exhibitions, and plays of particular Scandinavian interest. All activities and lodge programs are designed to be both enjoyable and informative.

Meetings are typically held on the second Saturday of the month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 720 S. 2nd Street, Mankato, upstairs in the Heritage Room. Doors usually open at 10:00 a.m., with the meeting at 11:00 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch, a short business session, and a program.

The Sons of Norway, a fraternal benefit society, offers lodge members a wide array of financial and insurance opportunities.

We invite you to attend a lodge meeting and become one of us.

Vennlig hilsen (Warmest greetings),
President
Elvesvingen Lodge 1-582

P.S. For more information, be sure to check out our most recent newsletter and/or past newsletters.