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Published September 13, 2011, 08:57 PM

Doeden reflects on Norwegian heritage

WORTHINGTON — Her father’s parents were from Norway, her mother’s parents were from Sweden, and her great-uncle’s beard is in the Smithsonian. “Hans Langseth is really my only claim to fame,” said Phyllis Doeden of Worthington, who was chosen to represent Norway in the Daily Globe’s “Our Diverse Community” series.

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