Houston County High School Art Show Opens with April 25 Reception at Mainspring April 13, 2026 - Mainspring is pleased to announce the third annual Houston County High School Art Show opening on Saturday, April 25th with a celebratory reception from 4 - 6 pm; light refreshments will be provided. Students from Caledonia, Spring Grove, and Houston High Schools will display a variety of art pieces they've created in the classroom over… Read More
The Cascading Wonders of Historic Bluff Country April 10, 2026 - By Charlene Corson Selbee Looking for a memorable day trip? Discover eleven unique waterfalls in historic Bluff Country, each offering its own distinct personality, from a towering 200-foot waterfall to an underground 60-foot marvel and a picturesque step waterfall. Prepare to be amazed by the natural beauty that awaits you. It might surprise visitors and… Read More
Vesterheim Opens New Exhibit Featuring Artist Lars Fletre April 2, 2026 - Visit Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, on Free Second Saturday, April 11, for the opening of the new exhibit "Lars Fletre: Resistance, Resilience, Artistry," plus family craft activities. The exhibit opening will be from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. with a gallery talk in the Museum Building at 2:30 p.m. followed by refreshments… Read More
Twin Springs Supper Club Honored as One of the Midwest’s Best Supper Clubs March 19, 2026 - Twin Springs Supper Club of Decorah has been recognized as one of the Best Midwest Supper Clubs in the 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards from Midwest Living, celebrating the restaurant’s role in carrying on a beloved regional dining tradition. Known for its classic supper club atmosphere, Twin Springs offers an experience rooted in comfort,… Read More Decorah Recognized in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards March 19, 2026 - Decorah has been named a winner in the 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards presented by Midwest Living. The recognition highlights Decorah as a standout destination in the region for Best Small Towns, celebrating the community's vibrant culture, outdoor beauty, and welcoming spirit. Hand-selected by the magazine's editors, the Best of the Midwest Awards honor… Read More
Dr. Nancy Coleman Gives Online Presentation about Vesterheim Exhibi March 19, 2026 - Visit the exhibit, "Pioneering Pages: Forming the New American Woman," open at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, until May 18. The exhibit tells the story of "Kvinden og Hjemmet" (Woman and Home), a national magazine for women published in the late 1800s in Iowa by Norwegian immigrant sisters Ida and… Read More
