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Norwegian embassy officials have inspected
an aging tower in Duluth in preparation for a visit by Norwegian
royalty and have been promised that it will be renovated by the
time the king and queen come to town.


      The hallmark of King Harald and Queen Sonja's visit in October
will be the dedication of the Enger Tower.


      The visit by Norwegian consulate and embassy officials Thursday
was the first of three before the royal couple arrives. Officials
from the Norwegian Royal Palace and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
will make trips in June.

 the tower is undergoing a $372,000
restoration project scheduled for completion in May.

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Norwegian embassy officials have inspected
an aging tower in Duluth in preparation for a visit by Norwegian
royalty and have been promised that it will be renovated by the
time the king and queen come to town.


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