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Celebrating Dairy Month: Elsbernd family serious about dairy, now and for future generations

Friday, June 10, 2022 8:56 pm

The Elsbernd Family of Calmar was recognized by the Winneshiek County Dairy Association as the Distinguished Dairy Family this spring.

 
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Sheriff’s Office reports a busy year to date

Friday, May 20, 2022 9:19 pm

According to Marx, the number of calls for service the Sheriff’s Office receives has increased dramatically in recent years, with up to 4,000 calls received since Jan. 1, 2022.

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Bluffside Gardens: Unique new lodging may soon be reality in Decorah

Friday, May 20, 2022 9:13 pm

Construction is planned to begin this summer through the end of the year for a unique and transformative short-term lodging option in Decorah. 

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Waukon business owner pleads ‘not guilty’ to six counts related to raffle

Thursday, May 19, 2022 4:56 pm

Last September, the State of Minnesota, through the Fillmore County Attorney’s office, charged Jones with felony theft-by swindle, theft-by swindle, gambling – other acts – conduct lottery/possess facilities, and gambling – other acts – participate in income gambling place/shop – three gross misdemeanors, and gambling – sell/transfer chance participate lottery and gambling – disseminate information about a lottery, both misdemeanors. 

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Spectrum Network helps graduates transition

Thursday, May 19, 2022 4:52 pm

As part of a new Transition Program, Spectrum has partnered with Decorah High School this year to connect with graduating special needs students and their families to assist in the transition from school to “whatever is next for their child after high school.”

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Decorah school budget leads to terminations

Friday, May 13, 2022 9:45 pm

At the Monday, May 9, Decorah Community School District School Board meeting, Superintendent Mark Lane recommended several actions to adjust the budget for the next school year. Actions include contract terminations, reducing the number of classes to match enrollment and moving two classes within facilities. 

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Harmony Splashpad project planned; completion date uncertain

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9:28 pm

Permits and parts delay project 

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Groundbreaking celebrated for new Protivin fire station

Monday, May 9, 2022 7:44 pm

Volunteer department serves in three counties, many rural townships

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Kwik Star site plan on hold

Friday, May 6, 2022 9:16 pm

Decorah Planning and Zoning members Hannah Garry, Martin Refsal and Joel Zook formally filed an appeal with the Decorah Board of Adjustment.

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DRIFTLESS HOME AND GARDEN: Spectacular Scandinavian home still searching for its forever family

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:34 pm

What started as a dream and a wish turned into the very best of times – and the worst of times. Scott and Melanie Rutman poured over a year of their lives into building their dream house in Decorah, only to find they were on the move.

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