ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz leaves for Norway this week for a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of joint exercises of the Minnesota National Guard and the Norwegian Home Guard. The Norwegian Reciprocal Exchange, known in military circles as NOREX, is the longest-running exchange partnership between two countries. The anniversary celebration will be in Trondheim, Norway’s third largest city. Walz himself is a Guard veteran.
Nordic training. About 100 Minnesota soldiers participate.
