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Kick off the season at NICC’s Fall Fest

Friday, September 3, 2021 4:58 pm

An evening of fun and entertainment is set for Thursday, Sept. 9, at the 17th annual Fall Fest.

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September book discussions at Decorah Library

Friday, September 3, 2021 4:30 pm

Decorah Public Library staff are hosting four book discussions in September.  

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Genealogy Association to host German history presenter

Friday, September 3, 2021 4:07 pm

Russell Baldner will present “Roots in the Fatherland: Exploring German Family History” Sept. 7.

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Late summer storms cause flooding across region

Friday, September 3, 2021 3:50 pm

End of August storms deposited five to 10 inches of rain across the Turkey River Watershed last weekend, causing flooding conditions for many area towns.

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NICC to sell land to South Winneshiek for new high school

Friday, September 3, 2021 3:47 pm

According to an official notice from the NICC Board of Directors, the Calmar campus of the community college is agreeing to sell approximately 12 to 15 acres for the purpose of building a new South Winn high school.

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County Board of Health issues COVID protection tips

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 10:55 pm

The Winneshiek County Board of Health and County Public Health issued some guidelines to maximize protection against COVID virus.

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“Fish All Fifty” finished

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:43 pm

Fishermen seek Guiness record honor

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Luther College team to tell the stories of Black intellectuals and their impact on today’s America

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 9:47 pm

Luther College Professors Novian Whitsitt and Guy Nave are conducting research alongside students creating an anthology detailing the history and significance of Black intellectuals.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s here Sept. 18

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 9:45 pm

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, Sept. 18, in Decorah.

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Late summer’s stingers

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 1:55 pm

Yellowjackets, bald-faced hornets, and paper wasps are, in general, the stingy, stripey flying insects you need to worry about this time of year.

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Legion family centennial celebration Sept. 5

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 1:50 pm

All American Legion, Auxiliary senior and junior members, Sons of the American Legion, Legion Riders, veterans and their families are invited to celebrate 100 years of service.

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Painting new life into Lanesboro’s Parkway Place

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 1:36 pm

A corner of Lanesboro, Minn., recently got a little TLC from Luther College alumna Kiara Hohn.

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Wapsi Flats Wildlife Area attracts attention

Sunday, August 29, 2021 8:50 am

Heading north on the Asherton Avenue just before the Howard-Chickasaw County line, is a mile-long prairie covered with yellow flowers.

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Flooding on the Turkey River

Saturday, August 28, 2021 3:08 pm

The Turkey River is at major flood stage, rising at a rate of one foot per hour overnight.

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Winn Medical donates land to Sunflower Center

Friday, August 27, 2021 9:28 pm

The Winneshiek Medical Center Board of Trustees approved donation of up to four acres of land to Sunflower Child Development.

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K-9 training conducted here

Friday, August 27, 2021 9:08 pm

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a K-9 training at the Decorah Fire Department’s Training Center near Freeport. The training was instructed by master trainer, Trace Erickson.

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Reports from the Decorah PD and Winneshiek Co. Sheriff

Friday, August 27, 2021 9:00 pm

Decorah Police The Decorah Police responded to a fight outside the Corner Bar in Decorah Saturday, Aug. 21, at 5 p.m. Officers obtained witness statements and after investigation they identified and charged Wyatt Kiley, 21, and Johnathan Kiley, 18, both …

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Public hearing on trail related easements Sept. 7

Friday, August 27, 2021 8:58 pm

A public hearing will be held  to determine whether permanent easements will be granted for the purpose of furthering public access to the Winneshiek County Trail system. 

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Back to school

Friday, August 27, 2021 8:44 pm

Many schools in the Driftless region returned to school this week.

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“Truly amazing”: Community bands together to help find missing student

Friday, August 27, 2021 8:39 pm

On Monday, Aug. 23, Decorah Public Schools had their first day of classes. Additionally, they had their first major incident, as 18-year-old Decorah High School student Brandon Quam went missing early in the day. He has since been found, and is safe, but there was widespread concern for the young man in the nearly 12 hours he was reported missing.

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