Norsk Hostfest selects new executive director

MINOT, ND – Announcement from Searle’s Facebook page: Uff da! Looking forward to this role and getting to know all the great people connected to this event.

He posted that: the Norsk Hostfest Association has announced Velva native Searle Swedlund as its new executive director. Swedlund has more than 14 years of experience at organizations such as Jamestown Tourism and North Dakota Council on the Arts.

As executive director, Swedlund will be responsible for overseeing Norsk Hostfest’s program development, community engagement, marketing, promotions and overall team leadership. He will collaborate closely with the board of directors and Hostfest staff to uphold the organization’s mission of celebrating Scandinavian heritage through the annual Hostfest festival.

“The legacy of Norsk Hostfest is part of my story. I’m excited to join this organization as it embarks on the next chapter in its history,” Swedlund said. “I look forward to getting to work and meeting the people, organizations and businesses that have put their heart and soul into its success.”