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Gehrke Floral celebrating 75 years

Gehrke Floral & Greenhouses is prepared to mark a significant milestone this week as one of Mondovi’s long-standing businesses. Pictured, John and Mary Gehrke have owned the business since 2001 when they bought it from John’s mother, Eunice Gehrke (center), who ran the flower shop for nearly 30 years. Eunice and John worked side-by-side until Eunice retired. John continues to design floral arrangements and Mary takes care of the bookkeeping for the business.

by Beth Kraft Arranging flowers and caring for plants has interested two generations of Gehrkes, but it wasn’t always their calling. Eunice Gehrke, who owned Gehrke Floral and Greenhouses from...

County debuts new highway shop in Mondovi with open house event

The Buffalo County Highway Department rolled out its new Mondovi facility with a community open house last week. Located on S. Eau Claire St., the new 180x50-foot shop is sized correctly for modern equipment that is easily accessed via the building’s commercial-sized doors.

by Beth Kraft Mondovi’s Buffalo County highway shop facility recently received a major upgrade with a brand-new, $800,000 building that county officials say is much more efficient both time and...

Eleva family battling various medical phenomena

A benefit will be held this Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Eleva American Legion on behalf of the Ryskoski family—Mark, Bobbie, Aspen and Hunter—of Eleva. Mark was recently diagnosed with CLL, a form of leukemia, while Bobbie has battled wrist injuries and other medical issues for several years. A dinner, bake sale, raffles, auctions and musical entertainment will highlight the benefit event to help the family cover ongoing medical expenses.

by Beth Kraft The Ryskoski family is essentially in the midst of a real-life hurdle race. They have cleared numerous medical obstacles in the past, but yet there are more—perhaps higher—hurdles...

Mondovi district getting more tech-savvy; bus purchases approved

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi School District is working to make it easier for tech-toting parents and others who follow school happenings to access information. Mondovi Superintendent Greg Corning...

Mondovi teen wins heifer at Minn. Beef Expo as part of hands-on learning program

Abby George of rural Mondovi recently became one of 10 youth to receive a beef heifer at the 2015 Minnesota Beef Expo as part of its Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program.

by Beth Kraft Abby George is pretty used to bringing home ribbons and other hardware from 4-H shows and other related events, but the award the Mondovi teen recently took home from a special...

Lisowski receives national award for 4-H

Annie Lisowski (right), Buffalo County 4-H Youth Development Educator, received the Distinguished Service Award presented by Kim Greeley, President of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, during the association’s annual awards recognition banquet on Oct. 28. A winner at the state level earlier this year, Lisowski received the national honor for her leadership of the 4-H Community Club program, which promotes positive youth development in several different areas.

by Beth Kraft After earning a state award for 4-H programming earlier this year, the work of Buffalo County 4-H Youth Development Educator Annie Lisowski was recently recognized at the national...

Gilmanton Board discusses tech upgrades; GHS well officially up and running

by Beth Kraft The Gilmanton School Board breezed through a relatively short business agenda at its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 16. Initial conversations regarding planning for future network...

Wisconsin’s gun deer season begins Saturday

Family hunting scenes like this one, taken at Joe’s Shop Kwik during the 2014 gun deer season, could be more difficult to come by due to the new e-registration format. Walk-in deer registration stations like the Shop Kwik have brought together hunters of all ages for decades, serving as a fun social outlet during the gun deer season. Hunters are now required to register their deer via the DNR website or by phone.

by Beth Kraft The state’s nine-day gun deer hunt will begin at the usual time this Saturday, Nov. 21, but one major rule change is set to alter the very foundation of the deep-seated Wisconsin...

Council clarifies recent decisions regarding city-wide pickup, approves further pigeon control measures

by Beth Kraft City leaders were met last week with a barrage of criticism from a small faction of residents opposed to the city-wide garbage and recycling pickup format approved by the City...

New vet joins Animal Wellness Center

Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Smith recently joined the staff at the Animal Wellness Center of Buffalo Valley in Mondovi. Pictured with Dr. Smith is her cat, Maggie, who she recently adopted after the kitten was picked up as a stray with health and orthopedic issues.

by Beth Kraft Dr. Sarah Smith recently began working with the canine and feline patients at the Animal Wellness Center of Buffalo Valley in Mondovi, and the new veterinarian is eager to get to...

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