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Area students take part in Conservation Field Days

Students learn about farming and conservation during the 2016 Conservation Field Days, hosted by the R Green Acres, Inc., farm in Pepin. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, October 4, and Wednesday, October 5, area students enjoyed a trip to the R Green Acres, Inc. Farm in Pepin. There, students learned about farms, and topics related to...

Evacuation drill held at Pepin Health and Rehab

Emergency personnel, and staff members from Pepin Health and Rehab, work together to evacuate “residents” from the facility during a training exercise held last Wednesday evening. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, July 12, staff at Pepin Health and Rehab, with assistance from several area agencies, held an emergency evacuation drill. During the mock incident, people portraying...

Durand senior dining program moves to Corral Bar & Riverside Grill

Sharon “Sherry” Heikkinen and Joy Johnson enjoyed lunch during the Corral Bar & Riverside Grill Senior Dining Program’s grand opening celebration. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand senior dining program has moved to a new location at the Corral Bar & Riverside Grill. The new Corral Bar & Riverside Grill Senior Dining Program started on Tuesday...

Pepin County Sheriff’s Office hosts 5K run/walk for Special Olympics of Wisconsin

The Pepin County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Final Leg 5K Walk/Run Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin in Durand on Monday, May 22. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Last Monday, May 22, the Pepin County Sheriff’s Office joined law enforcement agencies across the state, hosting their own Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics of Wisconsin...

Pepin County Board of Supervisors thanks exiting Board member, votes on ATV/UTV ordinance

Pepin County Board of Supervisors Chair Dwight Jelle presents Supervisor Dorothy Thompson with a plaque recognizing her service to the County. Thompson has resigned from the Board, effective April 30, 2017. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Pepin County Board of Supervisors met last Wednesday, April 19, and recognized exiting Supervisor Dorothy Thompson. The Board also voted on a proposed amendment to the Pepin...

Buffalo Pepin Literacy Alliance recognizes learners, tutors, and volunteers

The Buffalo Pepin Literacy Alliance (BPLA) hosted Annual Recognition Luncheon on Friday, March 31. Above, in front, are Thomas, Liam, and Miguel Hernandez. In the second row are Luisa Tepole, Linda Schaub, Luz Oritz, Janette Ruff, Barb Wright, and Rita Mango. And, in the third row, are Carol Bauer, David Opell, Pete Adler, Yata Peinovich, Karen Ruppert, Michelle Zagozen, and Suzanne Ebersold. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Buffalo Pepin Literacy Alliance (BPLA) hosted Annual Recognition Luncheon at the Cell Block in Durand on Friday, March 31. That afternoon, the group recognized the some of its...

Pepin County Board of Supervisors recognizes Marcia Bauer for years of service

Pepin County Board of Supervisors Chair Dwight Jelle presents County Clerk Marcia Bauer with a plaque recognizing her years of service to the county during last Wednesday evening's County Board meeting. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt During the Wednesday, December 21 meeting of the Pepin County Board of Supervisors, the Board recognized and thanked County Clerk Marcia Bauer for her years of service. The Board...

Pepin County takes part in historical presidential election recount

Tabulators review their paperwork during the historic election recount last week in Pepin County. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The 2016 presidential election recount began on December 1 in Wisconsin. Last week, Pepin County also took part in the historic recount. Marcia Bauer Pepin County Clerk said that...

69th Annual Pepin County Farm Management Club Recognition Banquet held November 3 in Eau Galle

Randy and Carma Koller, and their family, were named Pepin County Farm Management Club’s 2016 Outstanding Farmers. Jon, Carma, Randy and Marissa Koller are pictured above at the November 3 Pepin County Farm Management Club Recognition Banquet. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt On Thursday, November 3, area farmers and others in the agricultural field gathered to recognize local people, farms, and businesses at the 69th annual Pepin County Farm Management...

Pepin County employees enjoy summer staff appreciation picnic

At the Pepin County employee appreciation picnic, Pepin County employees fill their plates with freshly prepared foods, provided by the Pepin County Board of Supervisors as a token of their appreciation. Photo by Laura Berndt

By Laura Berndt Last Thursday, June 30, Pepin County employees enjoyed a summer picnic meal, provided by the Pepin County Board of Supervisors. The Employee Appreciation Picnic was organized to...

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