WXYZ

Bed and breakfast removes Norwegian flag after confused for Confederate flag

As Americans debate the public display of the Confederate flag, a Norwegian flag was removed recently to avoid confusion. The Nordic Pineapple, a bed and breakfast in St. Johns, Michigan, usually ...
The Brooklyn Paper

Bay Ridge celebrates Norwegian heritage at 70th annual 17th of May Parade

The streets of Bay Ridge were awash with the colors of the Norwegian flag on Sunday as the community celebrated the annual Norwegian Day Parade. The parade, now in its 70th year, commemorates the ...
The New York Times

Norway vs Israel was months in the planning for authorities, but politics seeped through

Home supporters hold up Palestine and Norway flags in Oslo Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images On the eve of Norway hosting Israel, it had been the wish of the visiting captain Eli Dasa that the ...
The Brooklyn Paper

Rooted in resilience: 71st Annual Norwegian Day Parade in Bay Ridge celebrates Nordic tradition

Norwegian tradition and culture were on full display May 18 as the Bay Ridge community celebrated the 71st annual Norwegian Day Parade, commemorating the signing of Norway’s constitution on May 17, ...