Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

06/25/2026

Today for , we are sharing a photo of the 1908 Bee Baseball Club. Mark Ellingson collection.

06/23/2026

This poignant art piece is thought to poetically depict the loss of a loved one, painted by Sigmund Årseth. Do you know where at Giants it's located?



Photo credit: Sofia Wold

06/20/2026

We had so much fun at Norwegian Camp this week! Want to continue practicing Norwegian with your camper at home, or take your language learning to the next level? We have Norwegian language resources for all levels of learner in our gift shop, plus loads more books about Norwegian culture so you can keep the fun from camp going at home! 🇳🇴📚📖🇳🇴

06/19/2026

Today on we have a delicious fudge recipe for you! This fudge recipe is called four and one-half minute fudge. It was originally submitted by Mr. Alden (Lorraine) Solum to the original Dorcas Cookbook.

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FOUR AND ONE-HALF MINUTE FUDGE

4½ cup sugar
1 large can evaporated milk
3 bars German sweet chocolate
2 pkgs. chocolate chips
1 t vanilla
1 pt. jar marshmallow cream (or 18 marshmallows cut-up)
½ t salt
1 cup nuts

Boil sugar and evaporated milk exactly 4½ minutes. Add rest of ingrediants. Stir until all is melted. Pour into a buttered pan (8 x 16). Cut in squares. Makes 5 pounds of candy and can be cut when used

—Mrs. Alden Solum

06/18/2026

This postcard shows Spring Grove from above, taken from the old church tower many years ago. It was donated to us by Donnie Ellestad.

06/16/2026

It was a great day for a walk on the Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trails. And the Norwegian Ridge Language & Culture Camp campers had a lot of fun. Thank you to everyone who helps maintain the trail.

06/16/2026

Ole the bridge troll hears some kids approaching. Hopefully they'll know how to handle him!

06/16/2026

Can you find the diver somewhere in our murals? After you find the diver don't forget to stop by the gift shop to get your treat.🍬

06/16/2026

I'm so grateful to Gail and friends at Agora for carrying my books. Hope to see you at Nordic Fest and swap stories about rommegrot, kransekake and other treats!

06/15/2026