opinion

Patriots? I think not.

Monday, January 25, 2021 10:33 pm

Dear Editor: Recent events at our nation’s capitol have compelled me to write this letter. What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, was nothing short of rebels terrorizing our elected officials in the performance of their duty in ratifying the …

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Jan. 22 is Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Chidren

Friday, January 22, 2021 2:31 pm

Letter to the Editor, The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates Friday, Jan. 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” Approximately 375,000 …

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In gratitude: 125 years of making music

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 3:30 pm

I didn’t want the passing of an era to go unsung.   West Music (formerly Kepharts Music) is in its final week of existence in Decorah. While retail establishments come and go, this one feels more significant to me.  In a …

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