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IUC to weigh Decorah’s concerns ahead of March 4 referendum

Monday, February 3, 2025 2:43 pm

The city is seeking clarification from the IUC as to whether a previous ruling from the commission applies to information Alliant Energy is currently disseminating ahead of a local March 4 referendum, during which area voters will decide whether the city may establish a municipal electric utility.

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Trio of Cresco men charged in rural Winneshiek burglary

Friday, January 31, 2025 10:28 am

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office said three men residing across the county line in Cresco were arrested last week and charged in connection with a burglary reported earlier this month.

 

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Former Decorah man accused of sexually abusing children for years

Thursday, January 30, 2025 10:23 am

A former Decorah man turned himself in to local authorities last week, after being accused of sexually abusing multiple children over the course of several years.

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Driftless Health & Wellness: Dix looks back on unexpected stroke and successful recovery

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 2:39 pm

Sheena Dix of Decorah says she’s doing well, considering what happened to her brain nearly a year ago. Dix experienced a stroke in early February of 2024 at the age of 46.

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Driftless Health & Wellness: Physicians say reasonable goal setting key to achieving better health

Monday, January 27, 2025 10:48 am

Local healthcare professionals said small, specific changes may be an effective approach for those whose New Year’s resolutions included improving their health.

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Trial date set for Luther student accused of making online threats

Friday, January 24, 2025 9:59 am

A student charged with making terrorist threats against Luther College in Decorah late last year is scheduled to go to trail less than a month after the college holds its final classes of the academic year.

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‘If you can’t be first, be better’

Thursday, January 23, 2025 10:59 am

Sometimes folks seem to believe we journalists are supposed to be all-knowing, but unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective), we aren’t. Take for example, the recent situation at Aase Haugen here in Decorah.

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Decorah Schools awaiting specifics after nationwide data breach

Thursday, January 23, 2025 9:29 am

Officials with the Decorah Community Schools informed families last week the district was one of many affected by a global cybersecurity incident involving an online platform used by many K-12 schools in the U.S.

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State inspectors cite Aase Haugen Home following resident’s death

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:15 pm

Aase Haugen Home in Decorah was recently cited after state officials investigated the death of a resident in November of 2024, but staff at the senior care facility said state inspectors were satisfied Aase Haugen had addressed the allegations soon after visiting the facility last month.

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Minnesota man cited after head-on collision Friday

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:34 am

A Minnesota man was cited for reckless driving, following a head-on collision which took place Friday evening along Montgomery Street in Decorah. Multiple individuals were transported to the hospital following the crash.

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