Wendy Harper/MDN Standing together, left to right, Joan Haaland Paddock, Marion Anderson, Sue Jacobson and Marsha Deloria sing the United States National Anthem at the Norsk Hostfest Opening Ceremony in the Great Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Wendy Harper/MDN Jim Olson starts the Norsk Hostfest Opening Ceremony with opening remarks in the Great Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Wendy Harper/MDN Bjoro Haaland sang the Norwegian National Anthem to honor Norway during the flags ceremony at the Norsk Hostfest Opening Ceremony in the Great Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Wendy Harper/MDN The Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard holds the North Dakota state flag during the flags ceremony at the Norsk Hostfest Opening Ceremony in the Great Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 24.