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Driftless Health & Wellness: Physicians say reasonable goal setting key to achieving better health

Monday, January 27, 2025 10:48 am

Local healthcare professionals said small, specific changes may be an effective approach for those whose New Year’s resolutions included improving their health.

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Trial date set for Luther student accused of making online threats

Friday, January 24, 2025 9:59 am

A student charged with making terrorist threats against Luther College in Decorah late last year is scheduled to go to trail less than a month after the college holds its final classes of the academic year.

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‘If you can’t be first, be better’

Thursday, January 23, 2025 10:59 am

Sometimes folks seem to believe we journalists are supposed to be all-knowing, but unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective), we aren’t. Take for example, the recent situation at Aase Haugen here in Decorah.

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Decorah Schools awaiting specifics after nationwide data breach

Thursday, January 23, 2025 9:29 am

Officials with the Decorah Community Schools informed families last week the district was one of many affected by a global cybersecurity incident involving an online platform used by many K-12 schools in the U.S.

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State inspectors cite Aase Haugen Home following resident’s death

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:15 pm

Aase Haugen Home in Decorah was recently cited after state officials investigated the death of a resident in November of 2024, but staff at the senior care facility said state inspectors were satisfied Aase Haugen had addressed the allegations soon after visiting the facility last month.

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Minnesota man cited after head-on collision Friday

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:34 am

A Minnesota man was cited for reckless driving, following a head-on collision which took place Friday evening along Montgomery Street in Decorah. Multiple individuals were transported to the hospital following the crash.

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WinnMed, Mayo reach new professional service agreement

Friday, January 17, 2025 12:06 pm

WinnMed’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new professional services agreement with Mayo during its Jan. 8 meeting. The new agreement will take effect July 1 and is expected to remain in place for three consecutive five-year terms, according to information from the hospital — hospital staff confirmed there are no plans to establish a new MSA or similar agreement with Mayo Clinic after the current MSA expires in July.

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Seek out reliable information, because digital lies require no work

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 3:32 pm

I’m increasingly irked at how quickly misinformation crops up following natural disasters in the digital age.

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Hinson tours new WinnMed facilities, aims to support healthcare workers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 11:57 am

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R – Marion) said she and other federal lawmakers will be having continued conversations about what can be done to help improve medical care and ease recruiting challenges among Iowa’s health facilities. Hinson made a stop in Decorah Friday to tour WinnMed’s facilities — the hospital recently completed renovations to its obstetrics unit, and additional improvements to the hospital’s surgery and clinic areas are also underway as part of a $50 million project.

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Agriculture and advocacy: Local farmer to help Palestinian producers in West Bank

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 11:52 am

Hannah Breckbill admits she may not know every nuance of the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine, but she does know farmers in the West Bank are asking for support and the presence of international volunteers — Breckbill feels prepared to offer both.

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