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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State University (NDSU) has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only affiliate member, marking a significant transition from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level, with competition beginning in fall 2026. The move, announced on Feb. 9, elevates one of […]
The Annual Chili Luncheon fundraiser for The Scandinavia Historical Society of Wisconsin, formerly known as Friends of Scandinavia History (FOSH), marks the group’s 20th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia. This all-you-can-eat meal will feature six varieties of red and white chili, accompanied by […]
The Iola Historical Society will present a special program highlighting the storied journey of the sloop “Restoration” and the start of organized Norwegian immigration to North America at its upcoming meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, 2025. The event will take place at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street in Iola, with the program beginning at […]
Around Town REFERENDUM MEETINGS: Public meeting on the School District of Iola-Scandinavia’s multi-million dollar referendum in April will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. In addition, District Administrator Chris Nelson will be at the Crystal Café from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, to field any questions […]
By Tom Anderson, Softball Coach The Iola-Scandinavia Girls Softball Team will be hosting its very popular RIB FEST dinner on Sunday, March 1, at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia. Dinners will be served from 1-5 p.m. We will offer both dine-in and carry-out dinners. This will be our 21st Rib Fest dinner. This year, we […]
