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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Leland Duane Schultz

Leland Duane Schultz, Sr., age 92 of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at his residence. Leland was born May 12, 1923, in Plum City, Wisconsin, the son of Frederick...

Local artist wins national award for knifemaking skills

Tom Latané, of Pepin, earned a red ribbon in knife-making in the annual National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa. Latané received a couple of sample knives from an acquaintance, and used them to create this barrel knife with a gnarly white oak handle.

A local artist once again received national recognition for one of his creations. Tom Latané, of Pepin, has long been practicing the blacksmith trade. Growing up in Maryland, Latané said he saw...

Pepin Area Schools receives grant from DuPont Pioneer

Pepin Area Schools superintendent Bruce Quinton accepts a $2,000 check from Pioneer associate Mike Fetzer. DuPont Pioneer donated the $2,000 to Pepin Area Schools to be used towards upgrading science technology equipment in classrooms. Submitted Photo

PEPIN, Wis., (July 14, 2015) – Pepin Area Schools is pleased to announce that DuPont Pioneer donated $2,000 towards upgrading science technology equipment in classrooms. The grant will specifically...

Durand City Council discusses next step for pool

In a regular meeting held July 22, the Durand City Council discussed options and direction for the swimming pool. A City resident appeared before the Council to note an issue with his neighbor’s...

Pepin County Public Health Nurse celebrates 25 years with county

Public Health Nurse Terri Reiland celebrated 25 years with Pepin County on Thursday, July 23. Christina Lindstrom Photo

For 25 years, Pepin County Public Health Nurse Terri Reiland has been working with people in the community to accomplish health goals. Health Department Director Heidi Stewart said Reiland...

Two arrested in Dunn County drug bust

Members of the West Central Drug Task Force, with assistance form the Dunn County Sheriff's Office, Department of Criminal Investigation Clandestine Lab Team, and Menomonie Fire Department conducted...

Local 4-H teens travel to Hawaii for service trip

Jordin McMahon (front row, fourth from the right) and Cori Prom (front row, far right), took a service learning trip to Hawaii. The trip, organized through 4-H, involved service at a state park, soup kitchen, thrift shop, beach cleanup, and more. Seventeen 4-H'ers and three adults participated in the trip. Submitted Photo

4-H has a lot of components, and can definitely offer something for everyone. For some, it's showing a prized cow or carefully baked cookie at the county fair. For others, it's attending or serving...

Area program participant seeks deserving candidates for furnace

Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing is a local Lennox dealer participating in the Heat U.P. Wisconsin program, which provides a free furnace to a deserving homeowner each year. Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing has been participating in the program since it began in 2010. Pictured, from left: Dave Buscherfeld, John Weber, Mark Buscherfeld, Tony Gunderson, Max Hurlburt, Amy Mericle, Tiffany Garner. Submitted Photo

Started in 2010 by Lennox dealers in Wisconsin, Heat U.P. Wisconsin has allowed hundreds of free, high-efficiency furnaces for deserving candidates. "Lennox dealers in Wisconsin were kind of the...

Judith “Judy” B. Jensen

Judith “Judy” B. Jensen, age 67, of Rock Falls passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Dove Healthcare - South in Eau Claire. Judy was born on July 29, 1947 to the late Frank and Emma (Prissel)...

Patricia A. Rahrmann

Patricia A. Rahrmann, age 82 of Pepin, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Pepin Manor in Pepin with her family by her side. Pat was born on July 6, 1933 in Plum City. She was the daughter of George...

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