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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Durand City Council amends overnight parking ordinance

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, the Durand City Council approved an amendment to the City’s overnight parking ordinance, and agreed that they would like the Safety Committee to consider a possible...

Caddie Woodlawn third through fifth grade students enjoy reading lock-in

Students read together in the Caddie Woodlawn library last Monday, February 6. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Monday, February 6, third through fifth grade students took part in a unique event at Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School designed to promote reading. The event is hosted through...

Chippewa River State Trail-Pepin County Repair and Maintenance Project scheduled for 2017

The above image illustrates the Pepin County portion of the Chippewa River State Trail, which will soon undergo a repair and preventative maintenance project. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Long-anticipated repairs to the Pepin County portion of the Chippewa River State Trail (CRST) are scheduled to take place later this year. Terry Mesch, retired manager of the Pepin...

Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School Spelling Bee held on February 9

Jaidyn Glaus is the 2017 Durand School District Spelling Bee Champion. Laura Berndt photo

The 2017 Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, February 9, in the Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School Library. In all, a total of 20 contestants competed for the honor of...

Alma-Pepin boys’ basketball team takes on Elmwood/Plum City

Charlie Grotjahn shoots for the Eagles on Monday night at Pepin High School. Heidi Stewart photo

By Laura Berndt The Alma-Pepin (A-P) Eagles have earned another win, following a Monday, February 6 game against the Elmwood/Plum City (E-PC) Wolves. That night, A-P was ahead at halftime, 24-20. In...

Pepin’s Villa Bellezza hosts Discover Wisconsin Premiere Party on Thursday, February 2

Discover Wisconsin's Mariah Haberman (right) presents Maria Nelson and Jacki Drier with a "Discover Wisconsin 2017 Choice Destination" banner during Thursday evening's premier party in Pepin. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Thursday evening, the Pepin County community celebrated the upcoming release of Discover Wisconsin’s “Menomonie and Pepin County – Best of the West” episode at a premiere party...

High school technology education students in the Durand-Arknansaw School District build skills for the future

Student Tyler Breezee demonstrates how this robot can grasp and transport small objects. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Some students in the Durand-Arkansaw School District are learning a variety of practical and innovative skills in their technology education classes. Teacher Mark Fredrickson says he...

Durand boys’ basketball plays Elk Mound at Durand High School

Will Berger goes up for the rebound during Friday night’s game at Durand High School. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand Panthers lost at home on Friday evening to the visiting Elk Mound Mounders. That night, Durand trailed 32-22 at the half. By the game’s end, Elk Mound claimed the 52-43 win...

Durand’s Ambree Schlosser scores 1,000th point

Senior athlete Ambree Schlosser scored her 1,000th point during a game against Spring Valley. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Earlier this season, Durand senior athlete Ambree Schlosser scored her 1,000th point during a game against Spring Valley. Durand head girls’ basketball coach Lionel Jones said that...

Discover Wisconsin to highlight Pepin County events

Pictured above, from left to right, are Leah Hauck of the Menomonie Chamber, Jacki Drier, Greg Smith of Discover WI, Maria Nelson, and Jessica Murphy of Discover WI. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Later this month, some of Pepin County’s events and attractions will be featured on “Discover Wisconsin,” a television program that’s part of the Discover Wisconsin Media Network (...

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