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‘Dickens on Mill Street’ in Decorah Dec. 2

Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:27 pm

The Winneshiek County Historical Society will celebrate the contributions of the area’s early settlers of English descent in the second annual, “Dickens on Mill Street,” scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Northern Lights fall concert scheduled Nov. 19

Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:59 am

The Northern Lights Women’s Chorus will present its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Decorah Lutheran Church. The 50-member ensemble, composed of singers from Decorah and surrounding communities, will perform a variety of beautiful choral music with the theme “The Love of Bare November Days.”

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Poetry Slam Reunion at T-Bocks Nov. 17

Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:52 am

ArtHaus, a creative hub for all things artistic in Decorah, announced the much-anticipated ArtHaus Poetry Slam Reunion, scheduled for Nov. 17.

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Luther receives $2 million gift

Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:46 am

Luther College celebrated a $2 million gift from Dennis and Suzanne Birkestrand to support renovations within the college’s Regents Center Gymnasium.

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One Team Day returns to Luther Nov. 16

Thursday, November 9, 2023 11:38 am

Luther College’s annual One Team Day returns Thursday, Nov. 16, for its fourth year to raise money to support Norse athletics. Donors can support the specific teams of their choice. Funds raised will provide critical operating support, such as advanced technologies for training and recovery, top-tier equipment and uniforms, and quality travel and training experiences.

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‘SpongeBob Musical” opens this week at DHS

Thursday, November 9, 2023 7:26 am

The Decorah High School Drama program presents “The SpongeBob Musical” Thursday and Friday, Nov. 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the DHS auditorium.

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Decorah city and school board election results are in

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 9:51 pm

Polls across Iowa have closed, and the results of the Nov. 7 election are being tabulated. In Decorah, the city and school board election resulted in some familiar elected officials as well as some new faces. Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines said this election was a bit different, with more write-in candidates on the ballots than ever before. Steines said names of the write-in candidates will not be released as part of the initial election results.

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Large cast boasts local talent in ‘Descendants – The Musical’

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 6:09 am

The New Minowa Players will present Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical” in January.

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‘Christmas at Luther’ tickets available Nov. 7

Monday, November 6, 2023 5:25 pm

Christmas at Luther returns for 2023, offering both in-person and virtual opportunities for audiences to view this Emmy Award-winning production. This year’s theme, “Love, the Rose, Is on the Way,” will be featured in four performances running Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in the Center for Faith and Life’s Main Hall.

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Gara Lonning returns for ‘Homecoming’ performance

Sunday, November 5, 2023 8:18 am

Gara Lonning, a graduate of Decorah High School, returns to hometown roots for a “homecoming” performance Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at the New Minowa Players Building at 906 S. Mill Street.

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