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Jones sentenced to 27 months for felony theft

Saturday, March 30, 2024 7:10 pm

After a medical emergency, a forged doctor’s note, and a rescheduled hearing postponed three previous sentencing appearances, Mindy Jones’ fourth court appearance Friday, March 29, finally found purchase.

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Judge restricts public access to statements, grand jury evidence in Fravel two-day pretrial hearing

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:41 am

The morning of Tuesday, March 19, ushered in the first day of spring with a thick chill clad in frigid gusting winds across the North Star state. Inside the Winona County Courthouse in Winona, Minn., the atmosphere was equally chilly as people gathered outside a third-floor courtroom.

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P&Z board hears heated digital signage discussion

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:47 pm

A member voiced concerns about the city’s historical status and how digital and electronic signs might detract from the city’s downhome atmosphere.

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Keeping items clean equals more green

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:38 am

Contaminated recyclables have a cost

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Council awards project bids, sets numerous public hearing dates

Thursday, March 14, 2024 2:53 pm

The Decorah City Council on March 4 awarded two project bids, set several public hearing dates and discussed many upcoming projects.

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Mindy Jones to remain in jail awaiting her fourth sentencing hearing

Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:33 am

For a third time in as many weeks, final sentencing for her most recent felony conviction has been postponed for Mindy Jones.

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Fravel to appear in court March 19 relating to death of Madeline Kingsbury

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 3:10 pm

Defense seeks change of venue, dismissal of aggravated murder charge

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Jones to be sentenced March 4 for eight counts of felony theft

Saturday, March 2, 2024 2:28 pm

Pre-trial conference for 33 counts of theft and forgery to be held simultaneously

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Decorah airport to receive $448K from USDOT Airport Infrastructure Grants program

Saturday, March 2, 2024 8:22 am

According to City Manager Travis Goedken, Decorah Airport will utilize the grant money to help complete its airport terminal and hangar project.

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Jones in jail after defrauding court with fake medical excuse

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:02 pm

After appearing at a Fillmore County, Minn., courthouse Feb. 16 to be sentenced regarding her recent conviction of eight counts of felony theft, Mindy Jones is again behind bars. The sentencing hearing was postponed, but Jones was still taken into custody — Not because she was found guilty, but because she was declared a “danger to the community” by Presiding Judge, Jeremy Clinefelter.

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