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Kingsbury murder trial start date, change of venue location announced

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:11 pm

The trial of Adam Fravel, accused of murdering his estranged partner Madeline Kingsbury nearly 18 months ago, is scheduled to start Oct. 7. A change of venue was awarded earlier this summer, and the trial will be moved 127 miles west from Minnesota’s Winona County to the city of Mankato in Blue Earth County.

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City council discusses future of Decorah’s municipal building

Friday, August 30, 2024 2:12 pm

Most council members agreed functionality outweighed the historical value of the current building, but they did not rule out repairing the current facility and making additions and upgrades.

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Descendant of Decorah’s namesake speaks on native culture

Thursday, August 29, 2024 2:26 pm

Prosper Waukon has devoted his life to keeping his tribe’s traditions and practices alive, including a long-standing respect for every living thing.

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City council to hear more on proposed grant program for downtown business improvements

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 3:48 pm

A new potential grant program that would offer financial assistance to downtown building owners was met with mostly warm reception by Decorah City Council at Monday’s council meeting.

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Festina family paying it forward through annual kickball tourney

Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:05 pm

When 7-year-old Kort Steffens nearly lost his right hand in a utility terrain vehicle incident in 2018, his parents never fathomed the traumatic event would springboard the birth of an organization focused on financially assisting families enduring medical emergencies.  This …

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Trial set for Waukon man accused of murdering wife

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2:25 pm

A Waukon man accused of murdering his estranged wife earlier this year is scheduled to go to trial in late January of 2025.

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City council split on decision to fill vacancy

Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:52 pm

A decision on how to fill an expected vacancy on the Decorah City Council is still pending after a split vote last week.

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Jones sentenced to 27 months on theft and forgery charges

Thursday, August 8, 2024 4:27 pm

Victims feel Jones should receive heavier sentence

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Larson answers call during kulokk demonstration

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 8:53 am

Peggy Larson, who demonstrated the melodious method of cattle calling during this year’s Nordic Fest, said the use of elaborate songs to bring cows, goats and other animals down from the mountains dates back to the Middle Ages in Norway.

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End to lengthy Van Peenen horse trail debate may be in sight

Friday, August 2, 2024 5:21 am

The land for Van Peenan Park was donated to the city by the Hubert J. Van Peenen and his wife in 1976, with stipulations that the land not be used — among other things — for hunting or by motorized vehicles. Local newspaper archives said the family intended for the land to be maintained in its natural state for hikers, bird-watchers, cross country skiers and horseback riders.

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