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Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to mark 200 years of emigration to the US
Crown Prince Haakon honored Norwegian immigrants' legacy at Luther College and Vesterheim Museum as part of a tour highlighting over 800,000 Norwegian-Americans in the Midwest.
- Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visited Minnesota to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Norwegian emigration to the U.S., commemorating the arrival of 53 Norwegians in 1825.
- On October 9, 1825, 53 Norwegians arrived in New York on the ship Restauration, marking the start of Norwegian emigration to the United States.
- Crown Prince Haakon stated that over 800,000 Norwegians left their country seeking a better life, representing around one-third of Norway's population at the time.
- During his visit, Crown Prince Haakon emphasized the importance of ongoing partnerships between Minnesota and Norway in defense, trade, and cultural heritage.
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Duluth News Tribune
Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, visited Minnesota. Here’s why.
ST. PAUL — On Oct. 9, 1825, 53 Norwegians arrived in New York via a ship called the Restauration, marking the beginning of Norway emigration to the United States. On Tuesday, almost exactly 200 years later, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived at Norway House in Minneapolis as part of a bicentennial commemoration of that turning point for our two countries. It was a moment of goodwill that bridged continents, cultures and lan…
mannheim24.de
op-online.deIn Iowa, Crown Prince Haakon is to celebrate the Norwegian-American friendship. However, when it comes to questions about the crises that burden the royal family, he seems anything but sovereign.
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties - Austin Daily Herald
MPR News Staff Minnesota is getting a brush with royalty this week as the crown prince of Norway visits the state to mark 200 years since the first organized Norwegian emigration to the U.S. Crown Prince Haakon — heir to the throne of Norway — arrived in Minneapolis on Monday night and will remain in […]
Minnesota’s Norwegian history: A primer as the crown prince visits
In preparation for the prince’s visit, a professor provides a primer, or perhaps a refresher, on Norwegian history in Minnesota. Visiting assistant professor of Norwegian at St. Olaf College Caitlin Sackrison spoke to Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday.
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