The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and to provide quality insurance and financial products to our members.
The local chapter in Pope County Minnesota is called Mjøsen Lodge 175. The Chapter hosts a monthly cultural program.for its members and the general public. During December - April meetings are held at the Fron Lutheran Church starting at 2:00 pm on the first Sunday of each month. From May thru June and September thru November meeting are held at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center in Glenwood on the 1st Tuesday of each month starting at 7 pm. Near Midsummer in June the chapter hosts a picnic and program at either Starbuck or Glenwood city park. In July the neighboring Lodges usually host a group picnic and Scandinavian games and in December a Scandinavian Christmas smorgasbord is usually held with song, family favorite foods and homemade rømmegrøt and other desserts