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Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, visits Durand resident

Eva Schloss, a survivor of the Holocaust and the stepsister of Anne Frank, visited Durand on January 9. Cheri Weiss, Bernice Traun, Tami Weiss, Eva Schloss, Doris Weiss, and Shirley Boigenzahn pose for a photo in Durand. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Eva Schloss, age 87, has traveled the world, and told her story countless times. On Monday, January 9, Schloss traveled to Durand, and shared her story with a small group in Durand...

Dave Klein receives Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award

Pierce Pepin’s vice president of member and administrative services Chris Tackmann (right) presents Dave Klein (left) the Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award. Klein received the Award in recognition of his volunteer work within the Pepin County community. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Dave Klein enjoys giving back to his community and, recently, he was named the winner of the Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award. Klein received...

Youth give back to Pepin County Humane Society with Dazzle Days Christmas Decorating Contest proceeds

Members of the Durand royalty used their winnings from the Dazzle Day Christmas Tree Decorating Contest to help the Pepin County Humane Society. Above, from left to right, are Marley Brommer, Brock DeGroot, and Madelyn Fregine. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt This holiday season, three young members of the Durand royalty decided to embrace the spirit of the season and make a difference for animals at the Pepin County Humane Society....

The 2016 Year in Review: July through December

Parts of some roadways, such as this road near Ella, were partially or fully blocked by branches, fallen trees and other debris scattered by the July 5, 2016 storm. Courier-Wedge file photo by Laura Berndt

Editor's note: The year 2016 has come to a close. As we look forward to a new year, The Courier-Wedge is also taking a look back at the events of the past year. This collection of stories is the...

Paul Rudersdorf to serve as new CEO/President of Security Financial Bank

By Laura Berndt As of January 1, 2017, Paul Rudersdorf has succeeded Jim Mayo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of Security Financial Bank (SFB.) Rudersdorf has also been...

The 2016 Year in Review: January through June

Governor Scott Walker stopped in Pepin this June. That morning, he held a listening session at Pepin Town Hall, and then briefly stopped at the Garden Pub and Grille. Pictured above, from left to right, are Dan and Joanne Lerum, Governor Scott Walker, and Samantha and Jacob Lerum. The Lerums own the Garden Pub and Grille. Courier-Wedge file photo by Laura Berndt

Editor's note: The year 2016 has come to a close. As we look forward to a new year, The Courier-Wedge is also taking a look back at the events of the past year. This collection of stories is a two-...

Ed Sabelko retires as City of Durand’s Public Works and Utilities Director

Ed Sabelko has retired from his position as the City of Durand’s Public Works and Utilities Director. Sabelko has been a City employee for the past 23 years. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Friday, December 23, marked Ed Sabelko’s last day as the City of Durand’s Public Works and Utilities Director. Although Sabelko is looking forward to semi-retirement, he’s also...

Santa’s visit to Durand has been rescheduled to Friday, December 23

By Laura Berndt Santa Claus had planned to visit Durand last Sunday, December 18, but the cold weather forced him to reschedule his travel plans. Santa now is scheduled to visit Durand this Friday...

Pepin County Farm Management Club holds 70th annual meeting

Guest speaker Kim Bremmer addresses the audience during the 70th annual meeting of the Pepin County Farm Management Club , held last Wednesday at Club 10. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Pepin County Farm Management Club (FMC) held its 70th annual meeting last Wednesday, December 14, at Club 10 in Durand. That afternoon, guests arrived at Club 10 for lunch...

Durand High School band travels to New York

Durand High School Band students recently returned from a trip to New York. Above, the group is pictured in front of the entrance to Niagara Falls State Park. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand High School (DHS) band recently returned from a trip to New York. The students enjoyed traveling at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and also took in several other sights...

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