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Christmas Reflections’ returns to St. Lucas

Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:45 pm

Christmas Reflections’ is Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the German American Museum, Library and Family HIstory Center in St. Lucas.

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Record 36 students named to Opus Honor Choir Fest

Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:45 am

Thirty-six students from Decorah were recently selected for participation in the 35th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival.

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Decorah Middle School students, staff exhibit artwork

Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:41 am

Impact Coffee in downtown Decorah is showing artwork by Decorah Middle School students and staff Nov. 22 to Dec. 3.

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Blues musician Don Scott’s career hits high note

Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:44 am

Don Scott, Minnesota native known for his blues tunes, was inducted into the Minnesota Jazz Hall of Fame last month. It’s the culmination of a 50-year career in the music industry, with more tunes yet to come.

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DMS Students and Staff Showcase Artwork at Impact Coffee

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9:53 pm

Decorah Middle School (DMS) students and staff will be showing off their art at Impact Coffee from Nov. 22 to Dec. 3.

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Winter bird feeding and watching

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9:40 pm

I have a confession to make. For years, even during my time as an educator with Winneshiek County Conservation, I was a bird-feeding skeptic. But now, I too, am now an avid backyard bird feeder.

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Love, hope and one sweet surrogate

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9:30 pm

After suffering through pregnancy complications with her son, Darrah Holland’s hopes of carrying a second child seemed to fade. 

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‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ Christmas Fantasy Nov. 18-22

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 7:38 pm

Book reservations now for drive-through meals served at Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s 30th Annual Christmas Fantasy. 

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COVID-19 case update given at Monday meeting

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 3:01 am

In her report to the Winneshiek County Supervisors Monday, Public Health Director Krista Vanden Brink said COID-19 cases are up in November.

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Northern Lights to perform live concert Nov. 21

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:12 pm

After a two-year performing hiatus due to the pandemic, the Northern Lights Women’s Chorus of Decorah will present a fall concert Nov. 21.

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Madison Road closes Wednesday

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:52 pm

Madison Road will be closed approximately one mile west of Highway 9 for bridge repair.

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Library announces December book discussions

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:15 am

Decorah Public Library will host five book discussions in December.

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Gerald Strauss Prize to Luther history professor

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:11 am

Luther College Professor of History Robert J. Christman has received the Gerald Strauss Prize for his book, “The Dynamics of the Early Reformation in their Reformed Augustinian Context.”

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All Winneshiek County Veterans eligible for memorial

Monday, November 15, 2021 8:41 pm

Anyone who has lived in Winneshiek County and has also served in active, reserve or guard units of the military is eligible for recognition on the memorial.

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Reports from Decorah Police Dept. and Winneshiek Co. Sheriff’s Office

Monday, November 15, 2021 8:39 pm

Decorah Police Decorah Police officers were dispatched to Olsen Hall on the Luther College campus Oct. 24 at 11:15 p.m. for the smell of marijuana. After investigating the incident, Kyra Stone, 20, of Wisconsin was issued a citation for a …

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South Winn presents ‘The Addams Family’ this weekend

Monday, November 15, 2021 8:37 pm

“The Addams Family” will debut on the South Winn auditorium stage Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., and continue with shows on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., and a Sunday matinee, Nov. 21, at 1:30 p.m. 

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The Decorah Posten has purchased “The Scandinavian”

Friday, November 12, 2021 10:36 pm

Echoes of the Past: EIGHTY YEARS AGO: The Decorah Posten has purchased “The Scandinavian,” the second largest Norwegian language newspaper in the United States.

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Decorah City Council tables Seasonal Parking ordinance

Friday, November 12, 2021 10:32 pm

Public comment was heard, with two residents speaking against the ordinance. 

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DCSD Superintendent Mark Lane to resign after school year

Friday, November 12, 2021 9:40 pm

Citing family circumstances, Community School Superintendent (DCSD) Superintendent Mark Lane has submitted a letter of resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2021-22 school year.

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Benda swerved to avoid hitting a deer leading to deadly crash

Friday, November 12, 2021 9:07 pm

The Iowa State Patrol reported that the crash that killed Trooper Ted Benda of Decorah happened when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer while driving at a high speed responding to a call.

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