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Remedies for pesky pigeon, goose problems in Mondovi discussed by City Council

The Mondovi City Council last week considered the city’s options for reducing the number of pigeons and geese in Mondovi. Large flocks of pigeons often congregate on downtown buildings, like this group roosting near the top of Porky’s Pub, leaving messes on storefronts and sidewalks.

by Beth Kraft Flocks of pigeons that continually make a mess of sidewalks and storefronts in downtown Mondovi and a goose population that is rapidly multiplying at Mirror Lake received attention...

Fixes needed for Mondovi Elementary playground

by Beth Kraft Various plastic components of Mondovi Elementary’s more than 20-year-old playground are beginning to show their age. At the Mondovi School Board’s monthly meeting held Monday, July...

Buffalo County Fairgrounds set for four-day event

Carnival rides, trailers and other vehicles arrived at the Buffalo County fairgrounds in Mondovi on Monday, July 27, in preparation for this week’s annual fair.

by Beth Kraft The 143rd annual Buffalo County Fair is set to take place this Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2, on the Mondovi grounds. This year’s action-packed slate of events will...

Diller honored for years of service, safety as mail carrier

Mondovi postal carrier Wayne Diller was recently honored for his 35 years of service to the United States Postal Service and one million miles of accident-free driving. Pictured, Diller (right) accepted a plaque recognizing his achievements from Mondovi Postmaster Kim Haas (left) on Tuesday, July 21. Diller has delivered mail on a rural Mondovi route since 1990.

by Beth Kraft Wayne Diller has driven a rural route delivering mail for the Mondovi Post Office for the past 24 years, and he’s enjoyed every scenic mile. “It’s kind of been my ‘second life,’”...

Gullicksrud moves on from Mondovi, but fond memories will stay with her

Cheryl Gullicksrud recently wrapped up a 24-year career at the School District of Mondovi where she served as a teacher and in various administrative roles. An Eleva resident, Gullicksrud recently started a new job as agency director at CESA 4 in West Salem and is continuing work on her doctorate degree.

by Beth Kraft Cheryl Gullicksrud has worn many hats in her 24 years with the School District of Mondovi. She has served as a teacher, was a principal in both the middle and elementary schools,...

Council approves youth baseball field in Memorial Park following hot debate

Tim Schlosser, treasurer of the MYBA, detailed a youth baseball field proposal and maintenance plan for those in attendance at the July 14 City Council meeting. After a lengthy debate that night, the Council upheld a recommendation by the city’s Parks Commission to allow plans for the new field in Memorial Park to move forward.

by Beth Kraft Over 50 people packed the City Council chambers on Tuesday, July 14, to weigh in on a proposed youth baseball field in Memorial Park. Following multiple meetings by the Mondovi...

Satellite kitchen proposal at Eleva nixed; Board approves 2015-16 breakfast and lunch prices

by Beth Kraft The Eleva-Strum School Board at its regularly monthly meeting on Monday, July 13, approved several hires and heard the results of an investigation into the possible creation of a...

Poeschel takes bullriding skills to Nationals

Mondovi’s Austin Poeschel will compete in bullriding at the National High School Finals Rodeo this week in Rock Springs, Wyo.

by Beth Kraft Austin Poeschel has been a bullrider for about 10 years, but this week the Mondovi youth will test his staying power at a whole new level. A junior at Mondovi High School, Poeschel...

MPD welcomes new patrol officer—Osseo native Adam Julson

by Dana Serum and Beth Kraft The Mondovi Police Department recently added a new patrolman to its staff and filled the department’s police sergeant position that has been vacant since 1998. New...

Mondovi student identified as teen killed on train tracks in Alma

by Beth Kraft An 18-year-old woman from rural Mondovi was killed after being hit by a train in the City of Alma late Tuesday evening, July 7. Authorities later identified the teen as Ashley...

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