24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

The 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest comes to a close. Here, Ryann Raiche caught this Bluegill which captured first place for the 5-8 year olds. Ryann said she had a great time in the fishing...

Durand's 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest is now happening

24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

24th Annual Durand Area Youth Fishing Contest Begins Early anglers caught on camera were the Jeff Davidson family (Maddie, Lillie and Conner) geared up and ready to fish. Good Luck to all of the kids...

Bauer Built celebrates 75 years in business

By Steve Carlson Editor On a warm and sun-shiny Wednesday, July 17th from 4pm until 10pm, Bauer Built, Inc. threw a 75th Anniversary party that was well attended by company employees, business...

The Durand Smokehouse recently earned two awards at the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Above, from left to right in the front row, are Matt Juliet, Cabrina Grundseth, Mitch Auld, and Kay Sievwright. In the second row are Roy Elsenpeter, Ronda Elsenpeter, and Brenda Jiskra. Laura Berndt photo

The Durand Smokehouse earns two awards at national competition

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...

The Mark Cameron Band performs during the 2016 Blues on the Chippewa event, held in Durand’s Memorial Park. Laura Berndt file photo

10th annual Blues on the Chippewa is August 4-6

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....

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Severe weather damages property in Buffalo County

Western Wisconsin saw severe weather last Wednesday evening. Above are storm clouds near Nelson last Wednesday, around 7 p.m. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday evening, severe weather descended on the Durand area once again. The storm system moved into the Pepin County area around 5 p.m., bringing heavy rain and hail. Due to...

CVTC Camp introduces women to auto body repair

Pepin High School friends Hope Bander (left), and Kate Gadient (right) prepare to sand their auto panels, while instructor Terry Taylor looks on at the Auto Collision – for Girls camp at CVTC June 23. The camp introduced the girls to the non-traditional occupation of auto body repair. Submitted photo

Submitted article Leann Rafferty has dreams of her artwork decorating the bodies of hot cars and vans, but realizes she first has to learn more about repairing and finishing the bodies of motor...

National Weather Service storm spotter training held in Pepin and Durand

Todd Krause, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service visited Durand and Pepin, and hosted storm spotter training sessions last Tuesday. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, June 20, Todd Krause, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS), visited both Durand and Pepin, and hosted storm spotter training...

Local residents ride with Governor Walker

Bill and Pam Ingram, Durand area residents, spent this past weekend riding with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on his annual motorcycle ride. Submitted photo

Durand area residents Bill and Pam Ingram spent the weekend riding with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on his annual motorcycle ride. The ride started just outside Madison on Saturday morning, and...

Corps extends its dredged material management plan to July 14

Many citizens attended a meeting about the plan, held in Nelson earlier this summer. Michael Flicek file photo

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is extending the public comment period for its draft Environmental Assessment for its Lower Pool 4 dredged material management plan until July 14...

Durand Municipal Ambulance Service seeks new EMTs and first responders

The Durand Municipal Service is seeking EMTs and first responders to join the Ambulance Service. Laura Berndt file photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand Municipal Ambulance Service is dedicated to providing help and assistance to people in need. That’s why they’re seeking additional Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and...

Blood drive held in Durand Monday, June 12

Travis Brantner, of Durand, donated blood during last Monday’s blood drive at the Durand Masonic Community Center. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Monday, June 12, brought humidity and rain to the Durand area. The weather, however, didn’t stop local citizens from participating in the community American Red Cross blood...

Durand Improvement Group presents Music in the Park

Chasing Mabel will perform on Wednesday, June 28, for the first Music in the Park event of the summer. Submitted photo

On June 28, pack up the family, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of family fun and great entertainment with friends, at the historic Band Shell in Durand’s Memorial Park (located at Wells...

Local athletes compete at 2017 Badger State Games

Parker Schneider earned first place in the 1500 meter run. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt On Saturday, June 17, several athletes from the Durand-Arkansaw School District competed in the 2017 Badger State Games, held at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex’s Roger...

Pepin County Water Resources meeting held June 8

Amber Radatz, co-director of UW Discovery Farms, speaks about farmer-led councils, and grant funding opportunities, at the Pepin County Water Resources meeting. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Thursday, June 8, a Pepin County Water Resources meeting took place at the Pepin County Government Center. During the meeting, those in attendance discussed potential...

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