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Library closed Dec. 22-26

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 1:37 pm

Decorah Public Library will close early for the anticipated inclement weather. The closure is Dec. 22-26.

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County officials discuss upcoming storm – may pull plows if unsafe conditions

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:08 am

Make plans to stay home if possible

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MN minimum wage increases Jan. 1, 2023

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 10:41 pm

Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2023, to $10.59 an hour for large employers and $8.63 an hour for other state minimum wages.

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Annual Fund gifts support purchase of hyperbaric chamber

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 10:39 pm

This year, the WMC Foundation is raising money to support the purchase of a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

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Turkey winners announced

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 10:02 pm

Driftless Multimedia announces the winners drawn at participating businesses for a free turkey. 

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Iowa Tourism Grants awarded locally

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 7:43 pm

Several area agencies were among the 33 state organizations earning Iowa Tourism Grants recently.

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January book discussions offer variety

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 4:03 am

A wide selections of books make up the January discussions led by members of the Decorah Public Library staff.

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2023 Whalen Cabin, shelter reservations start Jan. 3

Monday, December 19, 2022 2:34 pm

2023 Whalen Cabin and picnic shelter reservation requests may be made by phone beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 8 a.m.

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Hageman fundraiser to supply rescue equipment ends Dec. 31

Saturday, December 17, 2022 9:37 pm

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Tips for living with loss and holiday stress

Saturday, December 17, 2022 8:26 pm

The holiday season can be especially difficult for someone grieving the death of a loved one. The activities and traditions that have brought you joy in the past may seem to accentuate the sadness you feel now. 

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Holiday gift ideas for those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers

Friday, December 16, 2022 8:04 pm

Holidays can be stressful enough, but when you add in a person living with dementia, gatherings with family and friends become more complex. 

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God Jul’

Friday, December 16, 2022 7:41 pm

The Annual Norwegian Christmas celebration took place at Vesterheim.

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A brush with history…

Friday, December 16, 2022 7:35 pm

S.B. Bolson & Sons celebrates 100 years

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Bluffside Urban Renewal plan passed unanimously

Friday, December 16, 2022 7:29 pm

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Decorah blood drive Dec. 22

Friday, December 16, 2022 7:24 pm

The community blood supply is dropping due to low donor turnout. 

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For the Record: City Manager spills details on Flood Insurance Rate Map

Friday, December 16, 2022 7:20 pm

 “Not all homes within a flood zone are built to the same specifications. FEMA studies have shown that there are more losses with the houses that run along the outer perimeter of established flood zones, with more than 40 percent of flood insurance claims from 2014 to 2018 coming from outside high-risk flood areas.”

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Decorah’s North Alley Project preliminary designs unveiled

Friday, December 16, 2022 7:17 pm

The North Alley project, which has been in talks for more than a decade, is focused on updating the area north of Water Street to be more efficient, safe and pedestrian friendly, it includes the potential rebuilding of John Cline Elementary School.

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New provost named at Luther College

Friday, December 16, 2022 12:16 pm

President Jenifer K. Ward has announced the appointment of Bradley Chamberlain as provost of Luther College.

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NAMI Support Group to meet in January

Friday, December 16, 2022 4:09 am

A newly-organized National Alliance on Mental Illness) NAMI Support Group will meet regularly in Decorah beginning Jan. 10.

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Snow emergency through Dec. 16

Thursday, December 15, 2022 1:00 pm

The City of Decorah is notifiying residents that a snow emergency is in effect from midnight Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m.

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