Trygve Morkemo awarded with the St. Olav medal

Trygve Morkemo has been awarded with the St. Olav Medal for his outstanding service for Norway in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Norwegian Ambassador visits Seattle and San Francisco

From May 1 to May 3, Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Wegger Chr. Strommen, meets with leaders of the Norwegian-American community on the West Coast. He also meets with Washington Governor Christine Gregoire and Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA).

Letter from Ambassador Strommen to the citizens of North Dakota and Minnesota

In April, Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen sent letters to some of the people affected by the flood in North Dakota and Minnesota, including Governors Hoeven and Pawlenty. Ambassador Strommen would also like to express his concern for the citizens of North Dakota and Minnesota in the form of this open letter.

Ambassador Strommen tours the Midwest

On April 14, Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Wegger Chr. Strommen, embarks on a five-day tour of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota – to deepen relations with the Norwegian-American heartland.

Ambassador Strømmen’s May 17 visit to Seattle

Wegger Chr. Strommen, Ambassador for Norway to the United States, was grand marshal and luncheon speaker at the May 17 festival 2009 in Seattle.

Dr. Verlyn D. Anderson receives the St. Olav medal

Dr. Verlyn D. Anderson of Moorhead, Minn., has received the St. Olav medal “in recognition of his great service to Norway, in particular in his active work to promote knowledge and appreciation of Norwegian culture, language and history in the United States, especially in the Upper Midwest.”

John Hamre Appointed Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

His Majesty King Harald V has appointed Dr. John Hamre Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for his contribution in promoting relations between Norway and United States.