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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Council nixes Mondovi PD’s participation in OWI Task Force Grant

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi Police Department will no longer be participating with other local departments in an OWI Task Force Grant. Following a packed meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 16...

Mondovi School cafeteria to receive facelift with new furniture

by Beth Kraft Tables and chairs in the Mondovi School cafeteria that have been around since the 1960s will soon be replaced with modern cafeteria furniture. The Mondovi School Board at its...

Gilmanton Board designates destinations for unassigned fund balance, increases number of sick days for support staff

by Beth Kraft In response to new options for unassigned fund balance recently made available to school districts, the Gilmanton School Board at its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, took steps...

Former MPD officer files suit against City of Mondovi

The City of Mondovi is fighting a lawsuit filed by a former police officer who claims she was discriminated against by the city and its mayor, preventing her from moving up the ranks at the Mondovi Police Department.

by Beth Kraft A former Mondovi police officer has filed a lawsuit with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s equal rights division, claiming she was discriminated against repeatedly...

Mondovi City Hall secured in response to alleged threat

by Beth Kraft Police were on standby at the Mondovi City Hall prior to and during a City Council meeting last week following an anonymous tip pertaining to a possible threat to the safety of...

Wolfe honored with ‘Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau’ award

Loren Wolfe recently received the “Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau” award, the highest award given out by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Pictured, Wolfe (center), accompanied by his wife, Ruth, was presented with the award by Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte at the WFBF’s annual meeting earlier this month.

A longtime farmer and volunteer from Buffalo County recently received the highest award given out by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Loren Wolfe of rural Cochrane was presented with the WFBF’...

Mondovi girls start off week slow, but turn it around with thrilling win over E/PC

by Gabby Scott, student writer The Mondovi Lady Buffs took on the Elk Mound Mounders on Tuesday, Dec. 8, heading to Elk Mound for their second Dunn-St. Croix Conference game of the season. The...

Mondovi falls to Mounders in tight game

by Maria Jans, student writer Encountering a challenging schedule to start off the season, the Mondovi boys slipped to 0-3 following a four-point loss, 58-54 at Elk Mound on Thursday, Dec. 10....

Gilmanton boys bounce back from loss to E-S to take out Immanuel

Gilmanton freshman Tanner Hovey came up with a steal against Eleva-Strum late in the game. He finished with five points for the Panthers.

by Derric Gray, student writer On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Gilmanton boys basketball team traveled to Eleva-Strum for their first Dairyland Conference game of the year. Due to inexperience and...

Lady Panthers continue to search for a win

Senior Rachel Hovey took a shot from 3-point range in the first half.

by Rachel Hovey, student writer On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Lady Panthers hosted the Alma/Pepin Eagles hoping for their first conference win. Initially, the Panthers stayed competitive with the...

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