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La Crosse utility warns against blowing yard debris onto streets and catch basins
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The City of La Crosse's utility department is warning residents to avoid blowing yard debris into the street or over catch basins due to possible environmental risks.
Decorah Graduate Obtains Optometry Doctorate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Katelyn Perez, O.D., of Decorah, Iowa, was among 131 students recently awarded a Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Perez graduated summa cum laude and received the Burnett Endowed Award for Student Achievement in Research, which recognizes a graduate who demonstrated excellence in student research. Additionally, she was named a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, an honor awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.
Peering at the Past – The Endearing “Laugh out Loud” Art of Peter Rosendahl
There is no better portrayal of the assimilation of early Houston County Norwegian emigrants into American culture and society than the brilliant, whimsical newspaper cartoon series of Peter Rosendahl of Spring Grove. The cartoon series was called “Han Ola og han Per,” which translates into English as “Him Ola and him Per,” or “He Ola and he Per” and beginning in 1918, appeared in the Decorah-Posten, a Norwegian language newspaper published in Decorah, Iowa. During 24 years, more than 700 of his comic strips fascinated readers of the newspaper, the only Norwegian cartoon published continually in the United States.
Caledonia Receives a Clean Audit for 2023
Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the May 28 Caledonia City Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. He led his fellow council members, staff, and four visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda and the minutes from the May 13 regular city council meeting were approved as presented. Present...
Decorah Updates City Code for Yard Waste Site
DECORAH — The City of Decorah has implemented important updates regarding the handling of logs, tree branches, and brush at the city’s Yard Waste Site. These changes are designed to streamline yard waste management and ensure efficient processing of materials. All contractors and residents are required to follow the new guidelines, which are effective immediately.
Aquinas baseball advances to state tourney for second straight season
The Aquinas baseball team took down Viroqua in the sectional semifinal on Tuesday and the Blugolds went right back to work in the sectional final against New Glarus, securing a spot in the state tournament for the second straight season. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED....
Luther College Urges Families to Complete FAFSA
DECORAH — While college-bound students for Fall 2024 have faced significant challenges with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Luther College reminds students and their families there is extended time this year to complete paperwork for scholarships which will substantially reduce the cost of going to college.
Area athletes battle at track and field state championships
The WIAA 2024 State Track and Field Championships took place over the course of Friday and Saturday in La Crosse and several area athletes had strong showings at the meet. Day two saw the crowning of many athletes in the area as state champions. Among runners taking home a state title is Eau Claire Memorial’s Parker Dewey. The Old Abes senior won the boys Division 1 800 meter after running a 1:52.02. Second place was River Falls’ Quinlan Andrews with a 1:52.41. Dewey also had...
School to Pool: Walking School Bus Wednesdays
DECORAH — This June, Upper Explorerland’s Safe Routes to School will be offering a summer "School to Pool" Walking School Bus opportunity for all community members. Every Wednesday afternoon, The Walking School Bus will meet at West Side school playground at 3:30 p.m., have a snack, and then walk to the Decorah Public Pool with Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Coordinator, April Bril.
Food Foibles: Carol Hagen Book Signing
DECORAH — Carol Hagen, author of "How Many Kransekaker?!," in collaboration with Dragonfly Books, will be hosting a reading, Q&A and signing on Wednesday June 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pulpit Rock Brewery events room. Carol Hagen is a retired clinical social worker and third-generation Norwegian-American. Carol lives...
Fravel's attorneys look to get trial moved
WINONA COUNTY, Minn. (KIMT) - Adam Fravel is charged with murder in the death of Madeline Kingsbury, and Friday his defense filed a nine-page document to move the case from Winona County. June 7th is also the day Madeline Kingsbury's remains were found north of Mabel in Fillmore County, one...
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