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Matt Gilles begins work as City of Durand’s new Public Works and Utilities Director

Matt Gilles is the new Public Works and Utilities Director for the City of Durand. Gilles began serving as Director in late December. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Matt Gilles, of Durand, officially began serving as the City of Durand’s new Public Works and Utilities Director on December 26, 2017. Gilles took on the role after former Public...

Emergency personnel receive Life Saving Awards

Above, from left to right in the front row, are EMT Peter Pillman, Officer Amanda Schwennsen, and Deputy Jennifer Niehoff. In the second row are Officer Jeff Krisik, Durand Police Sergeant Sam Miller, citizen Ronald Asher, Officer Don Sinz, Durand Ambulance Service member Larry Tearman, Durand Ambulance Service member Ryan Anderson, and Durand Firefighter driver Ron Jasperson. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt After a scary experience last November, Durand resident Ronald Asher is grateful to be alive. He’s also grateful to the local emergency personnel whose quick actions helped save his...

Community celebrates 30th anniversary of 1986 and 1987 girls’ basketball state championships

Members of the 1986 and 1987 girls' state basketball championship and coach John Pollock were honored during a ceremony last Wednesday, December 28, at Durand High School. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday evening, the Durand Education Foundation and Durand High School Athletics sponsored an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of 1986 and 1987 girls’ basketball state...

Pepin County Sheriff’s Office begins ‘Project Defibrillator Replacement’

Pepin County Sheriff’s Office employee/Project Defibrillator Replacement coordinator Don Sinz and Pepin County Sheriff Joel Wener hold an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED.) The Sheriff's Office is beginning “Project Defibrillator Replacement” to replace seven Sheriff's Office AEDs and two Durand Police Department AEDs. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Local emergency responders are ready to help people in need at a moment’s notice. To help those people, however, the emergency responders need the right tools, including Automatic...

Pepin County takes part in historical presidential election recount

Tabulators review their paperwork during the historic election recount last week in Pepin County. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The 2016 presidential election recount began on December 1 in Wisconsin. Last week, Pepin County also took part in the historic recount. Marcia Bauer Pepin County Clerk said that...

Don Sinz named first annual Durand Ambulance Service EMT of the Year

Don Sinz has been named the first annual Durand Ambulance Service's EMT of the Year. He has been a member of the Ambulance Service since 1993, and has been Director of the Service for about five years. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand Ambulance Service has named its first annual Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year. The 2016 Durand EMT of the Year is Don Sinz. This year, the Ambulance Service...

Durand Fire Department honors Larry Plumer as 2016 Firefighter of the Year

The Durand Fire Department has named Larry Plumer as the 2016 Firefighter of the Year. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Recently, the Durand Fire Department named Larry Plumer as the 2016 Firefighter of the Year. Plumer said he was surprised, but honored, by the recognition. “It’s a good feeling to...

Dazzle Day celebration scheduled for Saturday, November 26

A float makes its way down Main Street during the 2015 Dazzle Day parade. This year's Dazzle Day parade begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 26. Courier-Wedge file photo

By Laura Berndt The 16th annual Durand Dazzle Day holiday celebration will take place on Saturday, November 26, and will offer plenty of activities for families and individuals alike to enjoy....

Durand cross country hosts WIAA Division 3 Sectional Championship Meet

Above, from left to right in the front row, are team members Brett Tomlinson, Wesley Brantner, Isaac Wegner, and Durand head cross country coach Ingrid Husmoen. In the second row are Mason Richardson, Ely Bauer, Amanuel Bauer, and Riley Radle. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand boys cross country team is state-bound after Saturday’s WIAA Division 3, Sectional 4 competition, held in Durand at Rolling Greens Golf Course. The girls’ team also did...

Local students and teachers unearth memories with 1990 time capsule

Former students, along with family members, look at items that were buried in the time capsule. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Recently, former Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School students enjoyed a blast from the past, when they had an opportunity to view items they buried in a time capsule on November 29,...

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