The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota is a scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars of New York, dedicated to keeping green the memory of the Master, Sherlock Holmes, and honoring his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In keeping with the heritage of our group, which unlike some other early scions that have excluded females from membership, the Explorers remain open to all! We welcome anyone who has an interest in Sherlock Holmes, regardless of age, sex or level of knowledge.

The group meets informally -- and irregularly -- to discuss latest happenings in the world of Holmes four to six times a year in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area, usually at the Elmer L. Andersen Library on the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota. As the situation arises, we also attend performances of Holmes plays or movies as a group. We hold our annual meeting and dinner in December, featuring a Victorian-era meal, quizzes and a talk from a regionally known author. We have another annual event, Baker Street West, in January to celebrate the birthday of the Master. The group's newsletter, Explorations, is published irregularly two or three times a year, and the Sherlock Holmes Study Group meets monthly to discuss a tale from the Canon. An affiliated vocal-acting troupe, The Red-Throated League, performs vintage Holmes radio scripts once or twice a year complete with music and sound effects. If you are interested in joining a fun group of like-minded Holmes enthusiasts, please see our Membership page!

Coming Events:

Norwegian Explorers Study Group: Third Saturday of the month at 2:00 PM

Performance by the Red-Throated League: On Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 4:00 PM, the Norwegian Explorers' Red Throated League will present another Sherlock Holmes radio drama at the Pavek Museum (3515 Raleigh Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55416). This year's performance is titled "The Fingerprints That Couldn't Lie," which first aired on April 3, 1944.

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For further information, email Gary Thaden, president of the Norwegian Explorers, at NorwegianExplorers@gmail.com.