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Harlan L. Thurn

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 14:37

Harlan Lloyd Thurn, 85, of St. Olaf, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at MercyOne Elkader Medical Center following a short illness with cancer. He was born on May 10, 1937, to Harlan James and Arleen Mae (Nelson) Thurn on his maternal grandparents’ farm home near Elkader. He was baptized at the Little Brown Church in Elkader and confirmed at the Hope Lutheran Church, Littleport.

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Shaun J. Mohs

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 11:47

Shaun Jacob Mohs, 16, of Marquette, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Shaun was born on Sept. 15, 2006, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to his mother, Misty Jones.

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She makes customers feel like friends

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 14:39

Jennifer White (left), Louise White and Candi Walker from Paper Moon

Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month, the Times-Register is again publishing a series of articles highlighting local women. Whether it’s through their careers, hobbies, volunteer efforts or unique personalities, these women have inspired others.

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Students launch Elkader Story Walk

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 14:37

Central Clayton County BEST students Leah Reinhart and Joel Thiese lay out the pages for Green Eggs and Ham, the first book featured on the Elkader Story Walk, which debuts this week in the windows of local businesses.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

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Going Places. Here at Home: Audrey Posten

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 14:35

Audrey Posten

Journalist writes her own story in McGregor

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Cabin Concerts are a folk music trip back to community-centered nostalgia

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 14:32

Gary Siegwarth (top right) and Brian Gibbs (bottom right) pose with Them Coulee Boys at the Cabin Concerts venue in rural Elkader.

The Cabin Concerts stage has been home to numerous folk and bluegrass artists since the concert series started in 2020.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

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Sale of Monona Municipal Airport again up for consideration

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 14:30

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

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'Not afraid of the moment:' Bulldogs battle way to state tournament

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 14:28

A 57-48 win over Lake Mills in the Class 2A Substate Final is sending the MFL MarMac boys basketball team to the state tournament. Pictured (left to right) are coaches Mike Driscoll and Mychal Moon, managers Cayden Pester and Emme Schroeder, players Carter Lightfoot, Ethan Goltz, Kade McElwaine, Landyn Miene, Wyatt Powell, Jaron Wille and Zach Driscoll, manager Carsten Pester, players Carver Blietz-Bentien, Brock Hackett, Bryce Diehl, Parker Kuehl and Hunter Meyer, manager Aedan Whitney and coaches Eric Dettbarn and Cory Donlon. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Junior Wyatt Powell (left), senior Hunter Meyer (right) and their teammates hoist MFL MarMac’s state qualifier banner after the substate final win over Lake Mills on Feb. 25.

Zach Driscoll gets a celebratory lift from teammate Carver Blietz-Bentien following Saturday's victory.

Junior Carver Blietz-Bentien hugs head coach Eric Dettbarn after the Bulldogs defeated Lake Mills to advance to state.

Sophomore Zach Driscoll scored a team-high 23 points against Lake Mills, with six coming in the final minute on a fadeaway jumper and four free throws.