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Driftless region’s beauty masks fish kills, ‘public health issue’

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 8:12 am

The Driftless Region is gaining attention through films and magazines, all showing picturesque bluffs and rivers and streams. But behind the postcard imagery, issues with water quality are increasing exponentially, due to pollutants and fish kills.

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‘… know that Adam did it’

Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:50 pm

Trial for accused murderer of Madeline Kingsbury expected to begin in fall 2024

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Decorah City Council swears in new members, approves Aase Haugen 78 bed facility site plan

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 3:41 pm

Brent Parker and Christopher Miculinich were sworn in as the newest members of the City Council by City Clerk Keri Sand at the start of the Dec. 18 Decorah City Council meeting. Mayor Lorraine Borowski presented exiting council members Steve …

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Fravel in court for pretrial Omnibus hearing

Thursday, December 14, 2023 3:56 pm

Kingsbury’s family was in attendance and held hands and embraced as they spoke with reporters.

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Crop practices tied to nitrates and water quality

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 3:35 pm

According to Larsen, farmland use is directly related to nitrate concentration in Minnesota springs and streams.

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Clean water organizations say ‘No’ to NO3

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:32 pm

Fillmore County Water Quality Forum draws more than 200 to discuss hazards of elevated levels of nitrates in water sources

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Noticing Nonprofits: Opportunities for independence

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:47 am

“Larry and I were both getting older, and even though his sister lives in town and could take care of him, we wanted to get Brian into a group home so he would be independently stable and comfortable,” explained Sherry.

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Increased concern draws crowd to water quality forum

Monday, November 20, 2023 3:51 pm

Nitrates cited as main culprit for health issues, mass fish and aquatic deaths in southeast Minnesota 

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Know your Driftless Neighbor: Richard Gaard

Monday, November 20, 2023 3:29 pm

Around Decorah, his name is synonymous with high school golf.  His face is instantly recognizable at ribbon cuttings, board meetings, and military services.  He is a constant figure around town, walking with his wife and cheerfully chatting up everyone he meets.  How well do you really KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR?

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Behind the Badge: Decorah PD Investigator David Burrett

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:04 pm

When he pins on his badge every morning and heads to work at the Decorah Police Department, David Burrett is always prepared for the unknown. He is the department’s investigator – the officer who deals with the unique and high-profile cases, ranging from shootings and arson to robbery and murders.

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