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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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

Durand native is honorary chair at the 2017 Relay For Life of River Falls-Pierce County

Theron “The Hunter” Drier, River Falls, a three-time victor of cancer, tries to pursue a healthy diet. He maintains a daily probiotic supplement and vitamin regimen, in addition to routine scans and health evaluations, to keep the cancer at bay. Submitted photo

Submitted article In this part of the country, knowing a hunter is pretty routine. But it’s likely most people don’t know a hunter the likes of Theron “The Hunter” Drier of River Falls. His unusual...

Durand girls’ basketball fights hard at state tournament

Ambree Schlosser concentrates on the basket during last week’s game against Howards Grove, during the state tournament in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand girls’ basketball team traveled to Green Bay last week, where they faced Howards Grove in the first round of the 2017 state tournament. The Panthers battled hard, but...

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