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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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai visits WRDN radio station

Ajit Pai, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), talks with Brian Winnekins, of WRDN, on air during his visit to the WRDN station last Tuesday. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, June 6, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stopped in Durand to visit the WRDN (Reel Country 1430 AM) radio station. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was...

New Parkinson’s treatment now available at Chippewa Valley Hospital

From left to right are Erin Smith, MSCCC-SLP; Britany Konsela, PTA; and Tricia Martin, PTA. Anna Rinholen, OTD, is not pictured. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt LSVT BIG and LOUD Treatment for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or Atypical Parkinson’s disease is now available at Chippewa Valley Hospital in Durand. This program is not...

Durand trap team closes 2017 season

Trap team members shoot at the end of season Team Fun Night. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand trap team wrapped up their 2017 season with an end-of-season Team Fun Night and awards presentation at the Durand Rod and Gun Club on Wednesday, May 31. This year’s team...

Three staff members retire from Durand-Arkansaw School District this year

Fifth grade teacher Steve Dahl and nurse Kathy Dahl (husband and wife) are retiring this year. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt This school year, three staff members of the Durand-Arkansaw School District are scheduled to retire. Paula Zwiefelhofer is a music teacher who has worked as an educator for 29 years...

State Representative Warren Petryk attends Pepin County Board of Health meeting

From left to right are Steven Johnson, DDS, Bethany Friedrich, Dan Richardson, Representative Warren Petryk, Frank Milliren, Heidi Stewart, Gerald Bauer, and James Kraft. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Friday, June 2, State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Eleva) attended the Pepin County Board of Health meeting in Durand. First, the Board heard public comments. Helen Kees...

CVTC recognizes Durand High School for dual-credit partnership

Above are Durand High School Principal Bill Clouse, with CVTC’s Jedediah Watters, and Luke Hurlburt. Laura Berndt photo

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) on Friday, May 26, honored Durand High School with its third Partnership Award for its level of participation in the college’s dual credit program. In dual-...

Durand baseball wins third consecutive Regional Championship; Advances to Sectionals

From left to right in the front row are Josh Biesterveld, Chase Brunkow, William Berger, Reid Hansen, Bret Schlosser, Christian O’Keefe, Preston Milliren, and Kadin O’Keefe. In the second row are Head Coach Tony Hansen, Nathan Hurlburt, Tyler Kilboten, Isaiah Whitwam, Riley Radle, Dustin Paje, Brett Pelke, and Assistant Coach Scott Serum. Laura Berndt photo

The Durand baseball won its third straight WIAA Regional Championship last week. The team was down 8-4 going into the bottom of the sixth, but rallied for a 9-8 win in the bottom of the seventh to...

Alma-Pepin track and field athletes compete at state

Caiden Haake competed in both the shot put and discus events at state. He earned first in discus, and set a new state Division 3 state meet record. He also took seventh in shot put. Brian Sheridan photo

By Laura Berndt On Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3, three members of the Alma-Pepin (A-P) track and field team took part in the state competition. A-P’s Laura Brevick competed in the girls’ 3200...

Durand track and field team members compete at state

Brett Ingli finished 10th in the final round of competition at state in the 400 meter dash. Derrick Wolf photo

By Laura Berndt Three members of the Durand track and field team attended the state competition on Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3. Sophomore Brett Ingli competed in the Division 2 boys’ 400...

Durand golf wraps up season at WIAA Division 3 Boys’ Golf Sectional

Above are Drew Bryan and TJ Tulip at the Division 3 Boys’ Sectional competition in Cadott. Submitted photo

On May 31, Durand golf team members finished their season at the WIAA Division 3 Boys Golf Sectional competition in Cadott. First, however, the team competed at the WIAA division 3 Boys Golf...

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