Sondre Norheim's birthplace
Morgedal, the birthplace of Sondre Norheim. - Sondre Norheim was born here on June 10, 1825. He died on March 9, 1897 in North Dakota, USA. Sondre Norheim is regarded as the great pioneer within modern sports skiing.
Lars Berge Haugann of Morgedal lit the Sondre Norheim Eternal Flame burning on December 4, 1993 in Minot, ND. A flame from the fireplace here in this house was transported to Minot by North Dakota Governor Edward Schafer on a Norsk Hostfest sponsored trip.