Stromsburg Celebrates 150 Years

Cemetery Tours, Events on Downtown Square Highlight the Weekend

  • History came alive at the Stromburg Cemetery as Tim Teegerstrom (left), Beth Sparrow, Lauran Ostberg, Megan Sothan, James Elgin, Michael Sothan, Kelsey Patton and Mayor Ken Everingham portrayed noteworthy Stromsburg residents for the Cemetery Tours.
    History came alive at the Stromburg Cemetery as Tim Teegerstrom (left), Beth Sparrow, Lauran Ostberg, Megan Sothan, James Elgin, Michael Sothan, Kelsey Patton and Mayor Ken Everingham portrayed noteworthy Stromsburg residents for the Cemetery Tours.
  • A community photo was taken by drone by Christian Berck. Included were anyone living in Stromsburg or called Stromsburg “home.” Approximately 200 people were included in the photo. The population of Stromsburg is approximately 1100. Photo provided by Christian Berck
    A community photo was taken by drone by Christian Berck. Included were anyone living in Stromsburg or called Stromsburg “home.” Approximately 200 people were included in the photo. The population of Stromsburg is approximately 1100. Photo provided by Christian Berck
  • Sharon Noyd was the winner for Best Swedish Speaker.
    Sharon Noyd was the winner for Best Swedish Speaker.
  • Technology has changed a lot over the years. A drone was used to take the town photo.
    Technology has changed a lot over the years. A drone was used to take the town photo.
  • Stromsburg Mayor Ken Everingham graciously accepts his trophy for Worst Swedish Speaker.
    Stromsburg Mayor Ken Everingham graciously accepts his trophy for Worst Swedish Speaker.
  • A group of girls and small boys won the Swedish Rope Tug over the middle school boys.
    A group of girls and small boys won the Swedish Rope Tug over the middle school boys.
  • PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
    PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
  • PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
    PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
  • Hillary Mundt sells Stromsburg Q150 souvenirs on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
    Hillary Mundt sells Stromsburg Q150 souvenirs on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
  • Food trucks were onhand for the celebration to feed the hungry masses. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
    Food trucks were onhand for the celebration to feed the hungry masses. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
  • PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
    PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
  • Kelsey Patton, along with her niece Kaelyn Quandt, and her son, Hans Patton, dress in pioneer clothing. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
    Kelsey Patton, along with her niece Kaelyn Quandt, and her son, Hans Patton, dress in pioneer clothing. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
  • The golf cart parade was after the group photo. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    The golf cart parade was after the group photo. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • The golf cart parade was after the group photo. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    The golf cart parade was after the group photo. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • Once a Viking, Always a Viking. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    Once a Viking, Always a Viking. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • Hello, Mr. Mayor. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    Hello, Mr. Mayor. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • The golf cart parade is about to begin. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    The golf cart parade is about to begin. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • So you think you can speak Swedish? PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    So you think you can speak Swedish? PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • Mike Branting takes a break from grilling hot dogs to spend time with his grandson, Dax Bjerrum. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    Mike Branting takes a break from grilling hot dogs to spend time with his grandson, Dax Bjerrum. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • The Anderson family has been in Stromsburg for generations. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    The Anderson family has been in Stromsburg for generations. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • Tim Teegerstrom portrayed Matthew Samuelson on Sunday at the Cemetery Stories. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    Tim Teegerstrom portrayed Matthew Samuelson on Sunday at the Cemetery Stories. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • Cemetery Stories transported people into the past to hear from some of Stromsburg's famous residents. Travelers arrived by horse-drawn buggy.PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    Cemetery Stories transported people into the past to hear from some of Stromsburg's famous residents. Travelers arrived by horse-drawn buggy.PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • It's boys versus girls for the tug of war. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    It's boys versus girls for the tug of war. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
  • PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    PCN photo by Rick Holtz
    STROMSURG — This last weekend, Stromsburg celebrated their 150th year. The town was founded in the fall of 1872 by Lewis Headstrom. Saturday kicked off with an art show and Swedish steel vendors. Food trucks lined 4th street across from businesses. Dan Cramer’s band, Birdfoot played from 11 a.m .to 2 p.m. and then Husker football was shown on a big screen in the square. The weathe...

    Exclusive Subscriber Content Image Teaser

    To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.