All three of Buffalo County’s weekly newspapers—the Mondovi Herald-News, Buffalo County Journal and the Cochrane-Fountain City Recorder—will merge into one newspaper, the Buffalo County News, starting Aug. 6.

Trio of Buffalo County newspapers to merge

by Beth Kraft After a 130-year press run as the Mondovi Herald-News, the newspaper will be changing its masthead to the Buffalo County News starting next week to reflect a merger of the county’s...

A facility on N. Eau Claire St. in Mondovi is one of seven area group homes and CBRFs operated by Garlick’s. Owner Mary Jo LaBair says another round of rate cuts handed down by Inclusa on April 1 will make it difficult for the business to make ends meet.

‘It’s a significant hit’—Local care provider faces another rate cut from MCO

by Beth Kraft Frustrations with forced financial realities continue for many who own and operate group homes and community based residential facilities (CBRFs) for people with varying degrees and...

Members of a new group, Hope 4 U, founded in Sept. 2018, are working to raise awareness about suicide and mental health to better connect people to key resources and life-saving information. A Suicide Awareness Walk is set for Sept. 7 in Cochrane.

Hope 4 U represents grassroots effort for suicide prevention resources

by Beth Kraft Members of a Buffalo County group have had enough. They feel there are too many local people wrestling with thoughts of self-harm and mental health issues who can’t get the help or...

A huge feedlot shed just north of Hwy. Z off Hovey Valley Road owned by Scott Werlein was flattened by the storm.

Fourth of July storm downs trees, damages buildings in Bennett Valley

by Beth Kraft A brief, yet strong, storm on the Fourth of July swept down County Road Z in the area southeast of Mondovi known as Bennett Valley, leaving a haphazard path of destruction. Large...

Firefighters sprayed water on the wreckage to knock down dust and douse any hot spots as a backhoe exposed the interior of Leebo’s Bar & Grill in downtown Gilmanton. Due to the nature of the fire early Thursday, June 6, authorities said the building had to be torn down.

Leebo’s Bar torn down following fire

by Beth Kraft In less than 12 hours, Leebo’s Bar and Grill—one of the original buildings in downtown Gilmanton—was gone. An early-morning fire on Thursday, June 6, scrambled multiple fire...

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Lady Buffs beat Spring Valley after intense battle to notch first win of season

Senior Mattie Mahlum knocked down a bucket in the paint. Mahlum had a game-high 23 points for Mondovi as the Lady Buffs held off a late rally from Spring Valley to take the 57-55 victory.

by Bailey Van Den Heuvel, student writer Last week, our girls played two games, one on Tuesday, Dec. 9, against Aquinas, and one on Thursday, Dec. 11, against Spring Valley. The girls came out on...

Linse Vines brings new flavor to local family farm

Dan Linse, vineyard manager of Linse Vines, helped load containers of grapes onto a pallet for transport down to the farm. The grape-growing operation on the Linse family’s rural Mondovi farm sprung up in 2008.

by Beth Kraft The Linse family has farmed the German Valley area north of Modena for about 150 years, but growing grapes on its rolling hills is a new venture that has produced a fresh challenge...

Capitol achievement—Local youth completes goal of visiting all 50 state capitols

The Nelson family received a special tour of the governor’s mansion in Madison from Gov. Scott Walker while Nick recorded a trip to his 50th state capitol in August.

by Beth Kraft At 15 years old, Nick Nelson has visited more U.S. states than most people do in an entire lifetime. Not only that, but the Mondovi High School student has stopped at all 50 state...

Donated deer hides stolen from Conservation Club drop site

The Mondovi Conservation Club has offered a free deer carcass drop-off site to area residents for the past three years. Donated deer hides help the club fund the program, but this year someone has made off with many of the hides valued at upwards of $600.

by Beth Kraft Local hunters typically donate dozens of deer hides each year to help offset the cost of a deer carcass drop-off site at the Mondovi Conservation Club that works to keep area...

Challenges a daily occurrence for volunteer-based BCHA, but animal well-being remains primary focus

BCHA president Brenda Gruber walked Roger back to his kennel after an exercise run outside. Members of the volunteer-based organization put in countless hours each year to help care for the county’s stray animals.

by Beth Kraft If there’s one thing Buffalo County Humane Association members Brenda Gruber and Cindy Krett know all too well, it’s that good things don’t come easy or cheap. The pair are part of...

E-S Community Support Network honored as one of seven prominent rural schools projects in state

Representatives of the Eleva-Strum School District and community accepted a “Standing up for Rural Wisconsin” award from State Superintendent Tony Evers (center) last month. Accepting the award on behalf of E-S were, pictured, left to right, Marty Kempf, E-S elementary principal; Craig Semingson, E-S superintendent; Ann Kisor, community member; and Talitha Kempf, E-S elementary guidance counselor.

by Beth Kraft A little over a year ago, the Eleva-Strum School District kick-started a new program to reduce student hunger issues and address the needs of the elderly population in the area...

City taking steps to revise police chief hiring process

by Beth Kraft Lengthy discussions by city leaders and community members alike concerning the best way to go about hiring the City of Mondovi’s next chief of police may lead to action by the City...

Gilmanton-area woman receives free fuel through ‘Tanks of Thanks’ program

by Beth Kraft A local resident who regularly assists others in need recently received a special thank-you for her contributions to the area community. Diane Ross of rural Mondovi has made regular...

Cardinal boys top Thunder, fall to Gilmanton in hard-fought match

Splitting the Gilmanton defense, E-S senior Gage Everson went in for a layup.

by Doug Sands, student writer The Eleva-Strum boys basketball team made a mark on each side of its early season record this week, topping Osseo-Fairchild and falling to Gilmanton last week....

Cardinals top Gilmanton, suffer defeat to McDonell

Sophomore Greta Monson knocked down one of her two 3-pointers against Gilmanton.

by Doug Sands, student writer The Eleva-Strum Lady Cardinals basketball team put a pair of difficult losses to start the season behind them earlier this week, topping the Gilmanton Panthers with...

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