By Laura Berndt
While the future of the Tarrant Park Swimming Pool remains uncertain, one local group is working hard to raise support, and funds, to benefit the pool.
The Durand Swim Club, founded...
Once again, Durand was home to the annual Blues on the Chippewa event, which took place in Memorial Park from August 5 through August 7.
Blues on the Chippewa features numerous bands and musicians...
The 2016 Chippewa Valley Hospital Golf/Dinner Benefit took place on Thursday, August 4.
That day, participants enjoyed the opportunity to golf, while also supporting the local hospital. That evening...
By Laura Berndt
Guests at the Old Courthouse Museum in Durand enjoyed an evening of storytelling last Monday. Together, they learned about the lives of the people who have shaped Pepin County during...
By Laura Berndt
Durand firefighters were busy again this week, responding to four calls in the area.
The first call came in on Tuesday, July 12, around 3 a.m. when the Durand Fire Department...
By Laura Berndt
On Wednesday, July 6, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel paid a visit to Durand, where he hosted a law enforcement and human services roundtable at the Pepin County Government...
By Laura Berndt
While severe storms caused extensive damage in Pepin County and the surrounding area on Tuesday evening, no injuries have been reported.
The storm system moved into the area around...
By Laura Berndt
Ben Manor, Durand resident and long-time woodcarver, recently earned high honors at the International Woodcarving Congress. This show is one of the largest of its kind, and draws...
By Laura Berndt
For the first time in 36 years, Mike Retzloff will not be returning to school this fall as an educator. Retzloff, an agriculture teacher, FFA advisor and softball coach, has decided...
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...