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Home & Harvest: Ossian family enjoys backyard oasis
Friday, October 20, 2023 3:30 pm
“It was a dream of how we wanted to use our outdoor space for family time,” Trisha explains of the entire project.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Midwest
Friday, October 20, 2023 2:59 pm
With fall bird migration underway and the virus continuing to circulate in the wild bird population, poultry producers and those with backyard birds should take proactive steps now to defend their flocks.
Home & Harvest: Storing tender bulbs
Friday, October 20, 2023 2:56 pm
The only thing I do not like about autumn is that some of my favorite flowers reach the end of the bloom cycle. The important thing to remember is that if these are tender bulbs, they need to be put into proper storage.
DHS to present The SpongeBob Musical
Friday, October 20, 2023 2:48 pm
Performance dates will be Thursday and Friday, Nov. 9-10, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Absolute Science makes a splash with ‘Fantastic Foam!’ at Decorah Public Library
Friday, October 20, 2023 2:42 pm
This interactive and family-friendly event will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m.
Winneshiek Co. Celebration of Life 25th anniversary event
Friday, October 20, 2023 2:41 pm
While celebrating, they will continue raising funds for their vital mission.
‘Let the Ghoul Times Roll’ event to be held in McGregor
Friday, October 20, 2023 2:24 pm
The McGregor/Marquette Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual Halloween Parade will take place in McGregor, on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. on Main Street. Main Street will be completely open and free of construction for this event.
Reynolds proclaims week to support Israel
Friday, October 20, 2023 2:23 pm
Oct. 22 through Oct. 29 is “Blue Ribbon Week”
OFF Horror Film Trilogy Oct. 24
Friday, October 20, 2023 2:22 pm
Oneota Film Festival and Pulpit Rock Brewery will host a visiting award-winning filmmaker and educator. Steven Torriano Berry will screen his seasonally appropriate Horror Film Trilogy followed by a Q and A. Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged but not required.
Helping Services for Youth & Families awarded federal grant
Thursday, October 19, 2023 4:59 pm
Helping Services for Youth & Families has been awarded a three-year federal grant set to begin Oct. 1, 2023, to expand Youth Mentoring services. The grant is administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and is one of 10 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Misuse grants being awarded throughout the nation.
Reports from the Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, October 19, 2023 2:27 pm
Brennan Wohlers, 25, of Morris, Minn., turned himself into the Winneshiek County Jail Oct. 2 on an arrest warrant for assault with intent to commit sex abuse – no injury; burglary, 2nd degree, weapon or explosive; and attempt burglary, 2nd …
Reports from the Decorah Police Department
Thursday, October 19, 2023 2:25 pm
Decorah Police Decorah Police received a call for service to Walmart for a shoplifting incident Oct. 5 at 10:17 p.m. Officers spoke with Walmart Asset Protection, and the suspect in the incident Subsequently, Francisca Demetrio Garcia, 45, of Postville, was …
Additional arrests made in ongoing investigation
Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:14 am
The investigation into a mid-September vandalism/hate crime incident in Decorah has culminated with search warrants being served at two additional residences in Decorah resulting in more arrests in this case.
New York-based acting company presents “Odyssey” Oct. 26
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:36 pm
The Acting Company, the country’s premier touring classical theatre company, will present Odyssey at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Center for Faith and Life’s Main Hall. It will be the second performance of Luther College’s Center Stage Series for 2023–24.
Former CDC Director to present Luther lecture Nov. 1
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 12:54 am
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will give the 2023 Dr. David J. Roslien Distinguished Lecture at Luther College. Dr. Michael Osterholm, a 1975 Luther graduate and epidemiologist, will join Walensky Nov. 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life’s Main Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
New Minowa Players children’s show opens Thursday
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 12:51 am
New Mionwa Player cast members are ready for audiences at their upcoming children’s show “Two Stories About the Gold Bucksin Whincher” opening this week in Decorah.
Lanesboro-filmed horror movie ‘Voice of Shadows’ debuts Oct. 20
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:54 am
“Voice of Shadows,” a horror film shot at the Thompson House Bed and Breakfast in Lanesboro, Minn., will be shown at 7 p.m., at St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro.
Home & Harvest 2023: Nettle Valley Farm practices barn-pasture hybrid pig farming
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:47 am
Nestled outside of Spring Grove, Minn., is Nettle Valley Farm, a pastured livestock farm operated by Dayna Burtness and Nick Nguyen. The duo is raising pastured pigs with a focus of ensuring the animals can remain active and happy the duration of their long summer at the farm.
Author to speak on Dvorak’s time in Spillville
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:36 am
Barbara Ortwein, author of “A Summer in Spillville in 1893: Historical Novel about the Journey of the Dvorak Family to Iowa,” will speak on the topic of her book at the monthly program of the Decorah Genealogy Association, at 7 p.m., Oct. 23, at the Decorah VFW, 104 State St., Decorah.
Pork month ‘Feed The Pig’ fundraiser supports local food pantries
Monday, October 16, 2023 2:05 pm
Join in the spirit of giving and help make a meaningful impact for those in need during this National Pork Month.