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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Public hearing held for Cranberry Creek Dairy Nutrient Management Plan modification

North/West District Agricultural Runoff Specialist Leah Nicol speaks to attendees at a hearing at Rock Creek Town Hall last Tuesday. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, March 28, approximately 150 people attended a public hearing on a proposed changes to a nutrient management plan (NMP) for Cranberry Creek Dairy, LLC, of Mondovi, for...

Pepin Area School District becomes first in state to upgrade to 100 percent LED lighting

Above are Pepin Area Schools District Administrator Bruce Quinton, and Pepin Area School District's Board of Education members Tim Stajkowski, Debra Larson, Gordon Riesgraf, Betty Glander, and Ardyce Johnson, and maintenance worker Russ Roundy, with a check from Focus on Energy and Xcel Energy, to replace all the District’s interior and exterior lighting fixtures with LED lighting. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The future is bright in the Pepin Area School District, as the District works to reduce its energy use. With the project’s completion, the District has become the first in the state...

‘Coffee and Conversation: A Gathering for Caregivers’ moving to Hurlburt’s Haven

Cammi Catt-DeWyre, Aging Program Manager for Pepin County Human Services-Aging Unit, and Gay Hurlburt, of Hurlburt’s Haven, are teaming up to offer “Coffee and Conversation: A Gathering for Caregivers” in a new location: Hurlburt’s Haven. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt “Coffee and Conversation: A Gathering for Caregivers” is moving to a new location at Hurlburt’s Haven, in Durand. This free monthly gathering offers sharing and support for caregivers...

Durand baseball team hopes to maintain Conference title, build experience

Above, from left to right in the front row, are Dustin Paje, Christian O’Keefe, Nathan Hurlburt, Josh Biesterveld, Preston Milliren, and Brett Pelke. In the second row are Will Berger, Reid Hansen, Bret Schlosser, Riley Radle, Isaiah Whitwam, Tyler Kilboten, assistant coach Scott Serum, and head coach Tony Hansen. Michael’s Portrait Design photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand Panthers had a strong season last year, and hope to carry that success into the coming season. Although the team lost some graduating seniors last season, they also have...

Durand softball team starts season with senior leadership, experience

Above, from left to right in the front row, are Hannah Prissel, Reice Prissel, Kelci Brion, Sydney Wekkin, Brooke Carothers, and Jaylynn Harschlip. In the second row are Nataya Hurlburt, Kali Meixner, Kirsten Rinholen, Afton Moline, Jessie Hoyt, Mariah Weiss, and Morgan Anibas. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt This season, the Durand softball team hopes to find success in their conference. Mike Retzloff returns as head coach for the Panthers this season, along with JV Coach Mark...

Plum City softball team opens season with busy schedule

Above, from left to right in the front row, are McKenzie Raethke, Olivia Miller, Katlin Redding, Halli Martin, Keagan Raethke, Vanessa Seipel, Alexus Bataglia, and Mikinzie Ingli. In the second row are Bekah Henn, Maddie Schellhas, Jessica Martin, Morgan Duden, Tayler Whipple, Ellie Funk, and Danyelle Hovland. Hailey Eggenberger is not pictured. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Plum City softball team has just begun their season, but already has several games under their belt. On Monday, March 27, Plum City hosted its first home game of the season,...

Durand City Council holds public hearing for overnight parking ordinance amendment adjustment

By Laura Berndt During the March 22 meeting of the Durand City Council, Council held a public hearing concerning adjustments to the overnight parking ordinance amendment. The meeting began with a...

After racist incident, Pepin County residents adopt ‘Welcoming Community’ resolution

Andrea Myklebust addressed a gathering of Pepin County residents on Saturday, March 25, at Pepin Village Hall. The group met to discuss a “Welcoming Community” resolution, following an incident of racial harassment in Pepin. Lu Lippold photo

Submitted article by Lu Lippold When Alex de la Peña went to open up his Pepin coffee shop one morning in February, he found a hand-lettered sign on his door. It said, “GO BACK MEXICAN.” “It was a...

Pepin County Board of Supervisors hears communication study presentation

By Laura Berndt On Wednesday, March 15, the Pepin County Board of Supervisors met, and heard a presentation about the county’s emergency communications system. That evening, the meeting began with...

Durand Sportsmen’s Club donates $10,000 to Chippewa River State Trail-Pepin County Repair and Maintenance Project

Above are Durand Sportsmen’s Club President Steve Berger, presenting a check to Pepin County Board Chair Dwight Jelle, for the Chippewa River State Trail-Pepin County Repair and Maintenance Project. Laura Berndt 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, which is made possible by the fundraising...

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