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DECORAH, Iowa – Local resident Taylor Johnson of Cashton, Wisc., won an Honorable Mention Award in the biennial “National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition” at Vesterheim, the …
In an effort to have a little fun with the re-construction project along the highway in Westby, Kassi Olerud thought of a delicious way for customers to commemorate the struggle. And so, the …
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Jeanette (Marx) Demmer
Jeanette Lois Demmer, 92, of Greeley, IA beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, was called to her heavenly home on July 1. 2024. Jean was blessed with a long and full life. She was …
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Richard “Dick” Beier
Richard (Dick) Beier, 75, of Wilton, Wis.passed away on June 21, 2024, at the Mayo Hospital Emergency Room after dealing with multiple health issues over the last several years. Dick was born on …
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Richard Casper Flock
Richard Casper Flock, 82, of Sparta, WI, formerly of Norwalk, WI, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta, WI.   Rich was born July 7, 1941, to …
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DOROTHY ANDERSEN TWESME
  GALESVILLE - Dorothy Andersen Twesme went to see her Lord and Savior on December 31st, 2023. Dorothy was born in Sparta, WI on June 24, 1923 to Fred and Stella Andersen. Dorothy grew up in …
CONRAD AUGUST NEHLS
Conrad August Nehls, 84, was called to his eternal home on January 16, 2024, at Vernon Manor Nursing Home surrounded by those he chose to care for him, after a long journey of declining health. A …
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We celebrate Earth Day on April 22 nd . For me, Earth Day is a reminder to appreciate and protect what has given us so much. That’s why I’ll never stop fighting for clean drinking water, …

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Looking Back for the July 11 edition

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, July 9, 1954 Nelbert Seitz has sold his restaurant to his mother, Mrs. Leone Seitz, who will operate it under the name of Seitz Cafe. 60 Years Ago …

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