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Lanesboro Arts launches concert series

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 5:58 pm

Lanesboro Arts has announced a new outdoor summer music series “Rhythms on the Root.”

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112 stone structures documented by historic preservation commission

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 5:46 pm

The Winneshiek County Historic Preservation Commission (WCHPC) recently completed a reconnaissance survey of known stone structures within Winneshiek County. 

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Iowa Public Health Phase 1B amended, local vaccination updates

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:52 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have amended the Phase 1B tier group of individuals eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 

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Luther student works to eliminate disparities in Hennepin County juvenile justice system

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:50 pm

Luther College sophomore Sarah Edgington has been selected to serve on a newly formed committee in Hennepin County focused on eliminating disparities in the juvenile justice system. 

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The Driftless Foodie: Smokey Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:36 pm

I know what you might be thinking. Where’s the meat Jessie? It’s a taco!

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Luther team develops hateful emotion ‘scale’

Monday, March 22, 2021 9:43 pm

A Luther College professor and a team of students collaborated to develop a scale to measure hate.

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Luther announces commencement plans for class of 2021

Monday, March 22, 2021 9:38 pm

An in-person 2021 commencement is planned May 16 on the Luther College campus.

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Addressing child care and access to mental health for Iowans

Sunday, March 21, 2021 8:52 pm

This week the Iowa House focused on moving important priorities in addressing child care and access to mental health for Iowans.

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1921: County superintendent off to Postville

Friday, March 19, 2021 9:09 pm

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO: It is with much surprise we learn that the county superintendent of schools has resigned and will not be a candidate for re-election. The pay for the county superintendent here is $1,800 . . . 

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Mayo Clinic Health System, WMC announce new Chief Administrative Officer

Friday, March 19, 2021 9:06 pm

Winneshiek Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Health System leaders have announced Steve Slessor has been appointed to serve as the next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Winneshiek Medical Center. 

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Deco Products establishes endowed internship fund

Friday, March 19, 2021 9:01 pm

Deco Products of Decorah has established the Deco Products Applied Learning Endowment which will fund internship and applied learning opportunities for qualified Luther College students. 

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WCPH reports ‘rude’ calls and emails from public, no increase in vaccine supply ‘short term’

Friday, March 19, 2021 8:54 pm

“We’ve got a long way to go” says Vanden Brink

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Klimesh’s Corner: Iowa ranks #1 for opportunity according to US News & World Report

Friday, March 19, 2021 8:25 pm

Some exciting news was released this week. Iowa ranked number one in the country for opportunity according to US News & World Report. 

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Meet the Simulator

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 8:32 pm

NICC virtual reality program lets students experience construction trades

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Emerging artist finds her niche during pandemic

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 7:04 pm

Decorah resident Abby Theisen hasn’t let the coronavirus pandemic stifle her creativity.

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“Faith, Social Justice, and Climate Advocacy” webinar March 18

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 4:51 pm

Luther College’s Center for Sustainable Communities, in partnership with the Northeast Iowa chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, is hosting a webinar on “Faith, Social Justice, and Climate Advocacy.” 

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Luther named to National Register of Historic Places

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:38 pm

The 32-acre Luther College campus has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Winneshiek Wild: A Dry Run Creek Voyage

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:38 pm

Creating virtual connections to the natural world of Winneshiek County

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Vesterheim Museum to reopen

Monday, March 15, 2021 7:54 pm

Vesterheim Museum in Decorah will reopen March 18.

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Nordic Fest 2021 announced for July 22nd-24th

Monday, March 15, 2021 3:49 pm

The Nordic Fest Board is excited to announce that Nordic Fest 2021 will be held this summer, July 22-24.

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