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Durand City Council members take Oath of Office for new terms, Council accepts bid for City Hall Façade Project

Council members Jason Schoonover, Steve Schofield, and Mark Gilles recite their Oaths of Office. Also pictured is Mayor Patrick Milliren. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand City Council met last Wednesday, April 26. That evening, three Council members took the Oath of Office for their new terms, and the Council later accepted a bid for the...

Pepin County Board of Supervisors thanks exiting Board member, votes on ATV/UTV ordinance

Pepin County Board of Supervisors Chair Dwight Jelle presents Supervisor Dorothy Thompson with a plaque recognizing her service to the County. Thompson has resigned from the Board, effective April 30, 2017. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Pepin County Board of Supervisors met last Wednesday, April 19, and recognized exiting Supervisor Dorothy Thompson. The Board also voted on a proposed amendment to the Pepin...

DHS Forensics team continues ‘tradition of success’

The Durand High School Forensics team recently finished another successful season. Above is the state DHS Forensics team. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand High School (DHS) Forensics team recently finished their season and, once again, enjoyed a successful year. Coaches agree that the team also has a bright future, as well....

Mock crash held at Plum City High School

The mother of a student involved in the mock crash at Plum City High School arrives at the scene of the accident. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Plum City High School students took in a sobering scene last Friday afternoon as they witnessed their classmates and local emergency responders enact the aftermath of a mock car...

Buffalo Pepin Literacy Alliance recognizes learners, tutors, and volunteers

The Buffalo Pepin Literacy Alliance (BPLA) hosted Annual Recognition Luncheon on Friday, March 31. Above, in front, are Thomas, Liam, and Miguel Hernandez. In the second row are Luisa Tepole, Linda Schaub, Luz Oritz, Janette Ruff, Barb Wright, and Rita Mango. And, in the third row, are Carol Bauer, David Opell, Pete Adler, Yata Peinovich, Karen Ruppert, Michelle Zagozen, and Suzanne Ebersold. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Buffalo Pepin Literacy Alliance (BPLA) hosted Annual Recognition Luncheon at the Cell Block in Durand on Friday, March 31. That afternoon, the group recognized the some of its...

Durand resident wins 10th Grand National Custom Call Championship

Dave Constantine, of Durand, recently won the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) National Custom Call Championship for the tenth time. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Dave Constantine, a life-long resident of Durand, recently won the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) National Custom Call Championship – for the tenth time. If that wasn’t...

Durand High School's ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ cast and crew prepares for show time

Above is the cast and crew of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Good grief! Durand High School will soon present "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown," and the cast and crew members are hard at work preparing for the shows. Director Tricia Perau,...

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Evers visits Durand Middle/High School

Wisconsin’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Evers visited Durand Middle/High School last Wednesday, February 22. Above, Dr. Evers (center) learns about a student research project taking place in the school greenhouse, made possible by a UW-Extension partnership. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, February 22, Wisconsin’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Evers paid a visit to Durand Middle/High School in observance of Career and Technical...

Early start to flood season in Durand

Above is an image from the National Weather Service, as of Tuesday, February 21.

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning on Monday February 20, 2017 for the Chippewa River at Durand. The river is predicted to crest at 15.5 feet by Friday evening, although actual river...

Durand wrestling makes school history with Regional Champion team title

The Durand wrestling team earned the title of WIAA Team Regional Champions for the first time in school history. The event was held at Durand High School on Saturday, February 11. Laura Berndt photo

For the first time in school history, the Durand wrestling team earned the title of Team Regional Champions after hosting the Varsity WIAA Regional competition this past Saturday, February 11. The...

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