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Mindy Jones dubbed ‘habitual violator’ by sentencing judge, now behind bars in Minnesota prison

Sunday, April 14, 2024 10:47 am

At the sentencing, Jones’ lawyer, Assistant Public Defender Graham Henry, shared a lengthy plea with the court, “I think it’s important for the court to know a little bit about Miss Jones as (the court is) here now to sentence her for something terrible … something that has had an impact on many people’s lives, is still having an impact, and likely will have an impact in the long term.”

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P&Z board discusses façade colors, aging mural at former Donlon’s Pharmacy location

Friday, April 12, 2024 1:46 pm

Each of the three buildings would be painted different colors. Ulring explained the three colors selected for the façades were inspired by Norwegian wharfs like Bergen and Trondheim.

Council discusses signs, food trucks, special events, leash law at special hearing

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:10 pm

The Decorah City Council met Monday night, March 25, for a work session geared at addressing the recently vetoed sign ordinance…

Jones sentenced to 27 months for felony theft

Saturday, March 30, 2024 7:10 pm

After a medical emergency, a forged doctor’s note, and a rescheduled hearing postponed three previous sentencing appearances, Mindy Jones’ fourth court appearance Friday, March 29, finally found purchase.

Judge restricts public access to statements, grand jury evidence in Fravel two-day pretrial hearing

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:41 am

The morning of Tuesday, March 19, ushered in the first day of spring with a thick chill clad in frigid gusting winds across the North Star state. Inside the Winona County Courthouse in Winona, Minn., the atmosphere was equally chilly as people gathered outside a third-floor courtroom.

P&Z board hears heated digital signage discussion

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:47 pm

A member voiced concerns about the city’s historical status and how digital and electronic signs might detract from the city’s downhome atmosphere.

Keeping items clean equals more green

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:38 am

Contaminated recyclables have a cost

Council awards project bids, sets numerous public hearing dates

Thursday, March 14, 2024 2:53 pm

The Decorah City Council on March 4 awarded two project bids, set several public hearing dates and discussed many upcoming projects.

Mindy Jones to remain in jail awaiting her fourth sentencing hearing

Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:33 am

For a third time in as many weeks, final sentencing for her most recent felony conviction has been postponed for Mindy Jones.

Fravel to appear in court March 19 relating to death of Madeline Kingsbury

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 3:10 pm

Defense seeks change of venue, dismissal of aggravated murder charge