Western Norway Emigration Center

The building were re-located from Minnesota and North Dakota from locations characterized by Norwegian American immigration during the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.

Western Norway Emigration Center is the site of several activities throughout the year including weddings, meetings, concerts, and festivals.

Brampton Lutheran Church was subsequently consecrated by Ole Hagesæther, Bishop of the Diocese of Bjørgvin (1994–2008) and officially reopened as Emigrantkirka på Sletta.

Luverne Kiene, the great grandchild of Karen and Andreas Seem, donated the house to the Western Norwegian Emigration Center in 1997.

The Town Council of Elizabeth, Minnesota, donated the building to the Western Norwegian Emigration Center during the spring 2000.

During a visit in the United States in 1992-93, Ystebø got the idea of establishing a Norwegian American center in his home village of Sletta.

Asbjørn Odd Ystebø would later receive the St. Olav's Medal based upon his engagement in Norwegian and American relations.