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Attempted traffic stop leads to high-speed chase, standoff

Friday, May 6, 2022 7:32 pm

After a lengthy standoff with law enforcement, Michael Foland, of Calmar, was taken into custody.

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Trees planted to commemorate Arbor Day

Friday, May 6, 2022 10:39 am

The City of Decorah Tree Board partnered witih Black Hills Energy and Trees Forever to plant 29 trees to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.

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Mollie B. launches ‘Spring Grove Giants Song Project’

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 9:33 pm

Dubbed the “Spring Grove Giants Song Project,” Mollie B. will kick off efforts for the project at her Saturday, May 7, concert.

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Luther College faculty and students featured in Star Wars Insider magazine

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 6:09 pm

In the March 15, 2022 issue of Star Wars Insider, Luther College professor Andy Hageman–along with several students from his science fiction film course–published an article titled “Great Expectations”, which relates to shared experiences between international students at Luther and characters from the Star Wars franchise.

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Historic Preservation celebration May 11

Monday, May 2, 2022 10:51 pm

The Decorah Historic Preservation Commission (DHPC) has selected three recipients for its 2022 Historic Preservation Award: Kevin Lee, the Porter House Museum, and Rachelle and Mark Branum.

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DHS students compete in FFA contest

Monday, May 2, 2022 11:54 am

Three members of the Decorah FFA competed in the District FFA Ag Mechanics Contest recently at NICC in Calmar.

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Luther names vice president for development

Friday, April 29, 2022 9:23 pm

Mary Duvall has been appointed vice president for development at Luther College in Decorah.

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DNR Fishing Report

Friday, April 29, 2022 9:03 pm

This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. Temperatures should be into the 50-degree range next week, a good time to wet the pole. 

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Law enforcement reports for Winneshiek County

Friday, April 29, 2022 8:59 pm

Decorah Police were dispatched to take a report of a hit-and-run…

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DRIFTLESS JUNIOR: Fifth grade poetry winners

Friday, April 29, 2022 7:33 pm

The Decorah Middle School’s spring writing contest was held recently. The Driftless Journal is proud to showcase some of the winners.

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