nordstjernan The Swedish Newspaper of America
Published by Swedish News. Volume 143 No. 03, February 15, 2015. Price per copy $2.50
This Week, Page 13
Carola visiting the Swedish Church in Florida.
Sweden, Page 2, 3
American lifestyle magazine Glamour covers Swedish Princess Madeleine’s compelling story / Swedes will have an easier time traveling in the European Schengen countries / Löfven travels to Ethiopia / Sequel to Girl With The Dragon Tattoo to be released in August / UN criticizes Sweden for hate crimes / Former Foreign Minister admits to helping Afghan journalist escape.
In Brief, Page 3 15,000 participants in the classic Vasaloppet in Sweden hit the first hill just after the start. There’s another month before the Swedish race is held in Dalarna but the U.S. version in Mora, Minnesota is the first weekend of February and will run in spite of a shortage of snow this year. / Page 5
Nordic runes are loaded with meaning. American expat Lisa Mikulski on Sweden’s art and history and its old, old culture.
New admirers, new insights by Ted Olsson, San Francisco ted@nordstjernan.com
Princess Estelle gains new admirers in San Francisco while h er parents gain new insights in Silicon Valley. The sun was bright for the royals’ midJanuary visit in California, a brief trip mixing business and pleasure. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, who are both very interested in Swedish entrepreneurs abroad, visited the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Early on Sunday they took Princess Estelle to the zoo. Later in the afternoon they needed a respite to relax with their daughter and were afforded a private reception at the Swedish Church Abroad located at the beautiful Norwegian Seamen’s Church overlooking the bay. They were greeted by guests of the church, whose affection for the family was im- Continued on page 10
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Food, Page 7
The world’s healthiest spices; some with qualities of your average gym visit. Recipes.
InBox, Page 4
The surprising story of the best T-Shirt of Christmas, 2014—The Swedish Troll T.
Local Events, Page 6
Pea soup and Swedish pancakes warm hearts and souls in Mora, Minensota.
Dashboard, Page 10-11
New life in China for the Gävle Christmas goat / New help for obese Swedes / Good news for solid fans of ABBA music in the U.S. Hosts Ambassador Lyrvall and Consul General Osher flank the royal family. Photo: Ted Olsson
Immigration to New England
In the late 1880s through the early 1900s, Providence, Rhode Island and other cities in New England became a destination for many Swedish immigrants with industrial skills. The stories of their journeys from Sweden and their lives in America may be similar to those of many immigrants who settled all over the U.S., but even in their differences, they connect Swedish-Americans through history. In a series of interviews, Lorraine Colson Bloomquist shares stories told by loved ones of Swedes who put down roots in New England. Here is the story of Carl Lundbohm, known as King Carl. / Page 14
Sports, Page 16
An African bandy team, based in Borlänge, Dalarna, debuts at the World Championships.
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Easier travel for Swedes in Europe’s Schengen.