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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Free Second Saturday at Vesterheim honors immigrant stories (kimt.com) — Decorah's Vesterheim Museum is offering free admission and family-friendly activities on Saturday, September 12, giving locals a no-cost way to explore immigrant stories and Norwegian-American culture. Visitors can enjoy international treats, kids' crafts, live Hardanger fiddle music, free children's books, special exhibits, and a guided tour of historic buildings right in town.
• Winneshiek County investigates string of rural burglaries, one arrested (kttc.com) — Winneshiek County authorities based in Decorah are investigating several rural burglaries in the county's northern area and have arrested one suspect tied to a stolen farm truck. Investigators believe others were involved and urge residents to lock vehicles, secure equipment, watch for suspicious activity, and promptly report anything unusual to law enforcement.
• Iowa farmers grow impatient with Trump on tariffs, Iran war (csmonitor.com subscription) — A Decorah farmer is among many Iowans feeling squeezed by tariffs, rising fuel and fertilizer costs, and uncertainty over trade deals like the USMCA. Local producers describe cutting back on investments and relying on federal programs while watching political debates in Washington stall key farm supports, leaving them worried about how long they can keep going.
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