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Vesterheim museum asks council to approve street closure for Crown Prince visit

Decorah City Council · September 23, 2025
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Chris Johnson, president and CEO of Vesterheim Museum, requested temporary closure of portions of Water and Mill streets on Oct. 6, 2025, to host Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and a public ceremony with vendors and demonstrations; staff confirmed coordination with the mayor and police and placed the event on the consent agenda.

Chris Johnson, president and CEO of the Vesterheim Norwegian‑American Museum, asked the council during public comment to approve a street‑closure permit to accommodate a planned visit by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway on Oct. 6, 2025.

Johnson said the museum, Vesterheim partners and Luther College have hosted prior visits by members of Norway’s royal family and that the…

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