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Two seniors National Merit Scholar semifinalists

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 2:24 pm

Two Decorah High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarships semifinalists.

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$1.5 million grant awarded to Vesterheim

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 11:19 pm

Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School has recently received e a $1.5 million gift from the Hanson Family Foundation for Vesterheim Commons, a project in Strong Roots | Bold Future, the Campaign to Grow Vesterheim.

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Hispanic Heritage observed at Luther starting Sept. 15

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:11 pm

Luther College is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

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Milestone decisions made at DCSB meeting

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:37 am

Members of the Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board of Directors took action on several milestone projects at Monday night’s Board meeting.

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Donations announced at 9-11 observance here

Monday, September 12, 2022 6:05 pm

A K-9 fundraiser presentation followed the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office 9-11 tribute earlier this week.

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NMP Readers Theatre auditions Sept. 14

Monday, September 12, 2022 1:47 pm

It’s time for a fun new production experience at New Minowa Players: a Reader’s Theatre…all of the acting and none of the memorizing! 

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WMC Auxiliary mum sale on now, pre-order by Sept. 13

Monday, September 12, 2022 1:35 pm

Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary is holding a mum sale, featuring mums in a variety of colors in 10-inch pots – the mum plant is larger than 10 inches. 

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DHS announces 2022 Homecoming Court

Friday, September 9, 2022 9:00 pm

Homecoming Week at Decorah High School is Sept. 11-16.

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George Haven left lasting legacy of travels, history with The Wall in Chatfield

Friday, September 9, 2022 9:00 pm

George A. Haven, of Chatfield, Minn., was a different sort of man, not odd, but well educated, and a fellow who townsfolk might say, “walks his own path.” 

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Vesterheim sets free “Second Saturdays”

Friday, September 9, 2022 2:13 pm

Free Second Saturdays with special programs are back at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School in Decorah, starting Sept. 10.

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STEM BEST grant offers TV students the chance to ‘grow’

Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:24 pm

The junior-senior high school will utilize the grant to purchase materials for a greenhouse.

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Center Stages Series presentation slated Sept.22

Thursday, September 8, 2022 7:55 am

The Luther College Center Stages Series presents The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass at the the Center for Faith and Life Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m.

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Taste of the Trail’ Sept. 10, 17 and 24

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2:53 pm

A “Taste of the Trail” celebration is scheduled along the Root River Trail in southeast Minnesota on three consecutive Saturdays – Sept. 10, 17 and 24.

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100+ Women Who Care meeting Sept. 7

Friday, September 2, 2022 8:04 pm

The third quarterly meeting of 100+ Women Who Care – Oneota Valley will be held at Pulpit Rock Brewery in Decorah Wednesday, Sept. 7.

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Wood chips and compost giveaway Sept. 9-10

Friday, September 2, 2022 6:00 pm

The City of Decorah will offer opportunities for free loading of compost and wood chips Friday, Sept. 9, and Saturday, Sept. 10.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist to give Farwell Lecture Sept. 15 via Zoom

Friday, September 2, 2022 4:12 pm

Renowned photojournalist Lynsey Addario is presenting the 2022 Farwell Distinguished Lecture at Luther College Thursday, Sept. 15.

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Decorah Kwik Star Traffic Study reviewed

Friday, September 2, 2022 2:56 pm

 The study did reveal demonstrable traffic flow concerns at the intersections of Locust Road, College Drive and Quarry Road that goes back to Dunning Springs Park.  

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Returning home: Dr. Tim Cronin begins as DCSD Superintendent

Friday, September 2, 2022 2:52 pm

 Astute readers might recognize the surname, as the Cronin family has deep, storied roots in Decorah, including several generations of teachers in the area.

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70th Steam Engine Days Sept. 8-11

Friday, September 2, 2022 1:55 pm

A colorful program is promised at the upcoming 70th annual Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days Sept. 8-11.

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Public invited to Luther Community Day Sept. 24

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 9:13 pm

The Decorah community is invited to Luther’s Fall Community Day Saturday, Sept. 24.

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