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Each year, the city of Petersburg celebrates its Norwegian heritage with the Little Norway Festival in mid May. One of the lesser known events that takes place during the festival, is the Herring Toss, which happens directly after the parade down North Nordic Drive on the opening day of the Festival.
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Each year, the city of Petersburg celebrates its Norwegian heritage with the Little Norway Festival in mid May. One of the lesser known events that takes place during the festival, is the Herring Toss, which happens directly after the parade down North Nordic Drive on the opening day of the Festival.
Broadcast History
This piece was originally prodcued for KFSK 100.9 FM, Petersburg, Alaska and it aired on May 23, 2006.
Transcript
23HerringToss
Emily Schwing
5/23/06
Time: 1:40
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INTRO:
Springtime and early summer means the harbor is teeming with herring? but rather than using them as bait, or pickling them, Emily Schwing discovered Petersburg?s own traditional use for the fish.
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This year?s Little Norway Festival proved no different and no less fun than any other. From the style show, to the Kaffe Hus, and everything in between, the celebration was definitely as fun as ever. One lesser known tradition during the festival is the Herring Toss. If you Google the phrase Herring Toss, Petersburg comes up as the second hit, and it?s no surprise that it?s the Festival website. The post-parade activity is a delight for fans and competitors alike and this year, the competition was tough? and a little grossed out.
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