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 golf team competes at two-day invitational

Above is the Durand golf team. From left to right in the front row are Kaelyn Tappe, Gavin Tappe, Dylan Bauer, Andrew Morris, Alex Radle, Connor Tappe, and Ryan Bauer. In the second row are Coach John Pollock, Julia Hayden, Drew Bryan, Gavin Polzer, Carter Ward, TJ Tulip, Mason Stangret, and Coach Paul Churness. Michael’s Portrait Design photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand golf team’s season is underway and, already, head coach Paul Churness said that the team has made significant improvements. Last year, Durand finished third in the Dunn-St...

Young Eagles golf team looks to build experience this season

From left to right, in the front row, are Jordan Fluekiger, Austin Fetzer, Dylan Fetzer, and Wyatt Johnson. In the second row are Cole Herold, Jeffrey Peterson, Ryan Mikelson, Andrew Brevik, and coach Dan Noll. Caleb Ritscher and Payton Torrez are not pictured. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Eagles’ head golf coach Dan Noll says that this year’s team is young, and that he looks forward to watching the team members develop their skills and improve. This year’s team, said...

Alma-Pepin Eagles track and field team is small but mighty

From left to right, in the front row, are Anya Bacon, Laura Brevick, Kajsa Nilsson, and Laurie Wheeler. In the second row are Claire Raethke, Brilyn Brecka, Cole Johnson, Jonah Bacon, Juhl Kuhlmeier, and Lizzy Wheeler. In the third row are Austin George, Wyatt Hamilton, Caiden Haake, Xavier Bergmann, Walker O’Brien, Michael Sandstrom, and Jacob Kircher. Tommy Wheeler is not pictured. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Although the Alma-Pepin track and field team has fewer members this year, head coach Andrew Graff said that the team has several strong team members, and that he has high hopes for...

Successful Durand community blood drive held April 3 in Durand

Bill Traun donated blood last Monday, April 3, in Durand. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Monday, April 3, the Durand community came together to support an American Red Cross blood drive, held at the Masonic Community Center. That day, area residents donated 50 units...

Author Katie McKy visits Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School

Author and educator Katie McKy visited Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School in Durand. Laura Berndt

By Laura Berndt Last Friday, April 7, author and educator Katie McKy visited Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School in Durand, and held writing workshops for the students. The morning began with an...

Durand Trap Team sees growth, continued support this season

Above is the Durand trap team. Michael’s Portrait Design photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand Trap Team’s 2017 season is underway and, once again, the team has grown and continued to see strong community support. This season, the team has 40 members, up from 25 team...

Durand track and field team finds strength in numbers

Above is the Durand track team.Michael’s Portrait Design photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand track and field team has continued to grow and, this season, the team also has a number of returning athletes who excel in their respective events. In total, there are 53...

Pepin County Farm Management Club holds annual spring tour

Guests at the Pepin County Farm Management Club's annual Spring Tour visit with animals at Burnside Dairy in Durand last Thursday, March 30. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Thursday, March 30, the Pepin County Farm Management Club (FMC) held its annual Spring Tour. The tour featured a trip to Dairyland Power Plant in Alma, and a tour of Burnside...

Identity theft and privacy protection seminar held in Pepin

Laura Fay, Agency Liaison for the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, speaks at an informational session in Pepin last week. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, March 28, an informational seminar took place at the Village of Pepin’s Municipal Building, where guests learned about the dangers of identity theft, and how to protect...

Durand Area Optimist Club celebrates 25 years of ‘bringing out the best in kids’

Above, youth look at the prize table during last year's Durand Area Optimist Club's annual Easter bunny breakfast at Durand High School. File photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand Area Optimist Club recently commemorated the 25th anniversary of the organization, and looks forward to continuing to “bringing out the best in kids” well into the future...

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