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On a totally unrelated note, my mom's maiden name is Karlstad, that side of the family is 100% Norwegian, living in South Dakota. I have never heard of anyone other than the extended family on that side with that last name, makes me wonder if those folks in MN and in Sweden who founded those towns are somehow related to my family.
My vote goes to Karlstad, Sweden- not as cold in winter.
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