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PHOTO GALLERY: Lutefisk!

Monday, August 5, 2024 11:51 am

Dozens of participants tried to tame their tastebuds during this year’s lutefisk eating contest. The Scandinavian dish is made from cuts of codfish which have been soaked in lye until achieving a gelatinous state. Contest officials recommended entrants liberally apply …

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PHOTO GALLERY: Kanolopet 2024

Monday, August 5, 2024 11:41 am

Participants paddled out in their kayaks and canoes Friday, July 26 during the Kanolopet races in Decorah. Competitors began the race near the Pulpit Rock Campground and followed the current more than 2 miles to the finish line. Low water …

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PHOTO GALLERY: Nordic Fest Parade 2024

Monday, August 5, 2024 11:35 am

The Grand Parade rolled down Water Street Saturday, July 27 during Nordic Fest 2024. Blue skies and high temps greeted parade goers for Decorah’s popular event. (Decorah Leader photos by Seth Boyes, Roz Weis and Denise Lana)

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PHOTO GALLERY: Folk Art

Monday, August 5, 2024 9:31 am

Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School hosted  folk art demonstrations, entertainment and exhibits throughout the campus during Nordic Fest 2024. (Decorah Leader photos by Seth Boyes, Roz Weis and Denise Lana)    

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PHOTO GALLERY: Nordic Fest Opening Ceremonies 2024

Friday, August 2, 2024 4:28 pm

The streets of Decorah were once again aflutter with Scandinavian flags and festivities during the annual Nordic Fest celebration. The 2024 festival began with its opening ceremonies the evening of July 25 outside the Winneshiek County Courthouse. Look for more …

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Driftless Neighbor: Meet Siri Steven

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 2:02 pm

Siri Steven’s presence is unmistakable around Decorah. She’s often clad in kaleidoscopic, groovy dresses and funky, chunky sandals, with long brown ringlets framing her befreckled ever-smiling visage. Siri is passionate about being sustainable and finding new purpose in used items. She has a talent for sewing and dreams of upcycling fabric into unique and vibrant dresses.

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WinnMed Card Marathon registration due Aug. 5

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 1:55 pm

People are invited to join, and both bridge and 500 will again be offered this year.

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Nordic Fest 2024

Monday, July 29, 2024 8:23 am

Nordic Fest 2024 was celebrated with flair July 25-27.  See upcoming Decorah Leader for photos from the entire celebration.

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Nordic Fest officials honor pair for community roles

Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:20 pm

It takes a village to put on Decorah’s annual Nordic Fest each year, and two members of that proverbial village are being honored at this year’s celebration of all things Scandinavian July 25-27.

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Driftless Puzzle Solutions for July 23

Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:58 am

Driftless Puzzle Solutions for July 23. Across 4. The _______ is a nickname given to a group of young actors who frequently appeared together in films in the 1980s. (brat pack) 5. ‘I love the smell of _____ in the …

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