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Decorah and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

Duration: 01:36

Program: Best of Iowa with Dan Kaercher
Broadcast Date: Mar. 6, 2008

Nestled among the woods and towering limestone bluffs of the Upper Iowa River valley is Decorah. It’s a unique Iowa community with breathtaking views. The Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, located in Decorah, showcases the unique heritage of people in this area.

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Post Date: February 25, 2008

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