Zone 5 – Southern Minnesota
Director: Betty Ann Danielson
email: Bettydanielson1@gmail.com
The zone director opportunity is extra special this year because it is the 200th anniversary of the first Norwegian Emigration. There will be unique learning opportunities. Our family trunk happens to be dated 1836 and we never paid any attention to it. Now this all has new meaning as we learn more about our immigrant status and the challenges our families faced to give us a better life.
My husband and I grew up in SE MN and met at Luther College, Decorah, IA. Long after our wedding we discovered we were both 100% Norwegian. We enjoyed working our entire careers with Rochester Public Schools and continue to participate in church, music and sport activities. About twenty years ago we joined Kristianna Lodge but took a few years off when we were extra busy with kids and grandkids. I have been helping our lodge as Foundation Chair, music and some programs. We have a great group with about fifty regular attendees. The people, the programs and the Food Fests have been amazing! Also, whenever possible we volunteer at Vesterheim Museum.
The lodges in Zone Five have a rich Nordic history with wonderful learning opportunities. I look forward to being a part of this larger group and getting to know you.
Betty Ann Danielson. bettydanielson1@gmail.com. 507-358-0224
Zone 5 Lodges:
Kristiania 47, Rochester, MN
Normanna 52, Albert Lea, MN
Valheim 364, Spring Grove, MN
Heimbygda 376, Lanesboro, MN
Kenyon Viking 487, Kenyon, MN
Nor-Win 505, Winona, MN
Storting 519, Austin, MN
Stavanger 538, Windom, MN
Lauris Norstad 558, Red Wing, MN
Elvesvingen 582, Mankato, MN
Nortonna 638, Owatonna, MN