By Laura Berndt
While severe storms caused extensive damage in Pepin County and the surrounding area on Tuesday evening, no injuries have been reported.
The storm system moved into the area around...
By Laura Berndt
Ben Manor, Durand resident and long-time woodcarver, recently earned high honors at the International Woodcarving Congress. This show is one of the largest of its kind, and draws...
By Laura Berndt
Over time, the Stone Barn in Nelson has become a favorite destination of local people and travelers alike. The Stone Barn is now under new ownership, and the new owners say they are...
By Laura Berndt
Thanks to the combined efforts of three local organizations, the Little Plum Schoolhouse Preservation Project is underway. Last week, work was completed on the school's roof.
The...
By Laura Berndt
For the first time in 36 years, Mike Retzloff will not be returning to school this fall as an educator. Retzloff, an agriculture teacher, FFA advisor and softball coach, has decided...
By Christina Lindstrom
After taking the regional championship June 2 in Eau Claire, the Pepin-Alma Eagles traveled to Bruce, Wis., June 7, and picked up two solid wins to claim the sectional title...
By Christina Lindstrom
To folks in Pepin, the Village was missing something. Luckily for the community, Alejandro de la Pena and Samara Akers were looking for ideas for their newly-acquired building...
By Laura Berndt
The Durand Smokehouse recently attended the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Although they were up against many strong competitors, the local business...
By Laura Berndt
Each year, Blues fans and community members pay a visit to Durand’s Memorial Park for the annual Blues on the Chippewa music festival. This year marks the tenth year of the event....
By Laura Berndt
Last Wednesday, July 12, staff at Pepin Health and Rehab, with assistance from several area agencies, held an emergency evacuation drill.
During the mock incident, people portraying...