Chicago, Illinois
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A Danish American lanscape architect and conservationist. 

Visit Ron Hansen's Meat Shop

Why are Danes so Danish?

CPH POST, September 2nd -- Jay Cannon was born and raised in North Carolina. He moved to Denmark in 2021, where he now lives with his wife and one-year-old son. He is an Executive Assistant at AMCO Solutions and a volunteer baseball coach. He is also the founder and director of USA-NYT, an online publication covering USA news in Denmark.  He was the Youth speaker at the 2024 Rebild festival.

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Photo of Jay Cannon

from Opinion Piece

Ærø Nisser Honors New Monarchs with Special Edition Creations

NFDA, September 7th -- A  Danish nisser shop in Ærø, Denmark is paying homage to the country's new King and Queen with a unique collection of nisser. The special edition creations, designed to commemorate the royal visit, feature traditional craftsmanship.


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Photo by Katrina Steen Riggs

Sea-Nordic Film Fest

Join the National Nordic Museum at Majestic Bay Theatres in Ballard for three days of the best in contemporary Nordic cinema, curated by special guest Silja Espolin Johnson! See Details Here

SEA-Nordic Film Festival 2024 | September 13-15, 2024

Job Opportunities in the Danish Heartland

The Museum of Danish America, in Elk Horn, Iowa, has several positions open from part-time to full-time, each equally fullfilling. 

See Career Opportunities Here

See Local Real Estate Here

"The Lion Has to be Happy" Now Showing in Solvang

The Elverhøj Museum is the first stop on the traveling exhibit tour organized by NFDA.  Danish ceramics artist Marianne Steenholdt Bork of Århus is expected to appear for artist talks at the Elverhøj and the Danish Church in Yorba Linda, CA next month.

See More Here from the
Elverhøj Museum

Elverhøj Museum Executive Director Sandie Mullin and NFDA President Bruce Bro hold pieces from the exhibit.

Updates for Danish Camps in the U.S. 

Danish Camp Seeks Donations

HIMMELBJERGET DANISH CAMP, September 3rd-- Help fund the transportation for counselors from Denmark. 

Email

Himmelbjerget@northwestdanish.org

Camp Registration Open

SKOVSØEN DANISH LANGUAGE VILLAGE, September 4th -- Secure your spot at Concorida Language Villages. Spots fill up fast! 


Secure Spot Here


Many ages are welcome.

World Famous Activists Catch Heat in Denmark

Greta Thunberg

REUTERS, September 4th -- Danish police detained Greta Thunberg at a Copenhagen protest on Wednesday. 


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Photo: Thibaud Moritz/AFP

Paul Watson

BBC, September 4th -- A court in Greenland has ruled that anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody pending a decision to extradite him to Japan.


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Photo: BBC

Honorary Emmy Goes to Dane

THE WHY -- September 4th -- Danish documentary producer, editor and founder/CEO of THE WHY Foundation, Mette Hoffmann Meyer, will receive an Honorary Emmy Award, in Times Square New York, for her 25 years of work in the documentary industry.


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Star Wine List Celebrated Denmark’s Top Wine Lists

WINE INDUSTRY ADVISOR, September 3rd -- Star Wine List of the Year is the celebration of the great wine lists in the world and the teams behind them. One of the wine experts on jury panel was Doug Frost MS MW, USA. See Wines Here

Credit: Star Wine List

Uncover the dark side of town on Solvang, USA's wine tasting true crime tour!

Among Viking Societies, Norway was More Violent than Denmark

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, August 28th -- Rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were long believed to be comparable. 

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Weapon related lesions identified on sacrum side and tibia. Photo credit: Lisa Mariann Strand

Women's World Match Racing Tour Heads to Denmark

SAIL WORLD, September 4th -- The fifth stage of the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour, including USA's Bridget Groble, heads to Denmark this weekend for the Women's WMRT Denmark from 5-8 September, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club (KDY). 

See Story Here

© World Match Racing Tour

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Important Battery Electric Vehicle Milestone Reached In Denmark

CLEAN TECHNICA, September 3rd --

Mobility Denmark reports that data from bilstatistisk.dk show Denmark’s battery electric vehicle fleet reached 10% in August, backed by record sales of 55% BEVs. 

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Photo by Jesper Berggreen

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Deadlines - Awards, Grants & Scholarships

September 15 - Danish American Heritage Society (DAHS) Bodtker Grants

October 28 -  Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship

Fulbright Scholarships - U.S. Students Studying in Denmark

Grand View University - Scholarships and Grants

Study in Denmark - General Information through ASF

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