Norway's Haakon visits us.(NEWS) From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: October 19, 2005| Author: Tillotson, Kristin | COPYRIGHT 2005 Star Tribune Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Kristin Tillotson; Staff Writer

The royal family of Norway has a low profile in the United States, especially compared with British counterparts - even in Minnesota, where so many people have Norwegian ancestors.

Prince Haakon, son of Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja, may change that a bit when he makes the rounds in Minneapolis and St. Paul today. His packed schedule includes a meeting with Gov. Tim Pawlenty, lunch at the 20.21 restaurant, a visit...

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