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Anderson named new MFD chief

by Beth Kraft To start off the new year, the Mondovi Fire Department will welcome a new fire chief. Following a recent vote by MFD members, longtime department member Steve Anderson was tabbed...

Up, up and away! Gilmanton Elementary students send ‘Rockets to the Rescue’

All eyes turned skyward as a pair of duct tape rockets propelled by bike pump took flight, soaring about 20 feet in the air. Gilmanton Elementary students built and launched their own rockets as part of a STEM initiative earlier this fall.

Third and fourth grade students at Gilmanton Elementary recently had a chance to participate in a hands-on math and science lesson administered by Buffalo County’s UW-Extension office. Taking...

Mondovi wrestlers top Indy/Gilmanton, compete at North tourney

Battling at 138 pounds, senior Brett Larson worked to turn his advantage into an eventual pin—one of several recorded by the Buffaloes’ wrestlers that evening. Mondovi swept the majority of its matches during a dual meet with Indy/Gilmanton on Thursday, Dec. 11, winning 57-6.

The Mondovi wrestling team hosted Independence/Gilmanton for a dual meet on Thursday, Dec. 11, coming out on top by a wide margin with a score of 57-6. Winning matches for Mondovi were: 120—Austin...

Panther boys top Lancers and Eagles

Devin Oesau converted a layup off the fast break. The senior scored a game-high 24 points that evening as the Panthers survived a late-game push from the Eagles to take the 74-69 win.

by Desmond Davis and Nick Urness, student writers The Gilmanton boys moved to 4-0 on the season last week with a pair of key Dairyland Conference victories. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Panthers...

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...

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