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Pepin Trailblazers host annual barrel race in Pepin on July 1 and 2

Danyelle Holland rides Bandit during the Pepin Trailblazers’ annual barrel show. Lundquist’s Natural Images (LNI) photo

The Pepin Trailblazers Saddle Club hosted their annual barrel race event on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. Over 100 contestants and many spectators attended the annual event. The Pepin...

CVTC Camp introduces women to auto body repair

Pepin High School friends Hope Bander (left), and Kate Gadient (right) prepare to sand their auto panels, while instructor Terry Taylor looks on at the Auto Collision – for Girls camp at CVTC June 23. The camp introduced the girls to the non-traditional occupation of auto body repair. Submitted photo

Submitted article Leann Rafferty has dreams of her artwork decorating the bodies of hot cars and vans, but realizes she first has to learn more about repairing and finishing the bodies of motor...

National Weather Service storm spotter training held in Pepin and Durand

Todd Krause, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service visited Durand and Pepin, and hosted storm spotter training sessions last Tuesday. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, June 20, Todd Krause, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS), visited both Durand and Pepin, and hosted storm spotter training...

Well-attended American Red Cross Blood Drive held in Pepin

Samantha Steele, from the Nelson/Urne area, donated blood in Pepin last Tuesday. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, May 9, the Pepin Lions Club sponsored an American Red Cross blood drive at the Pepin Sportsman’s Club. This drive saw an excellent turnout, including many pre-...

After busy year, Cub Scout Pack 76 looks to grow in numbers

Members of Cub Scout Pack 76, of Pepin, pose for a photo. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt It’s been a busy year for Cub Scout Pack 76, of Pepin. The Pack has worked to grow their group, while also helping the Cub Scouts build knowledge and skills. Once again this year,...

Identity theft and privacy protection seminar held in Pepin

Laura Fay, Agency Liaison for the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, speaks at an informational session in Pepin last week. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, March 28, an informational seminar took place at the Village of Pepin’s Municipal Building, where guests learned about the dangers of identity theft, and how to protect...

Pepin Area School District becomes first in state to upgrade to 100 percent LED lighting

Above are Pepin Area Schools District Administrator Bruce Quinton, and Pepin Area School District's Board of Education members Tim Stajkowski, Debra Larson, Gordon Riesgraf, Betty Glander, and Ardyce Johnson, and maintenance worker Russ Roundy, with a check from Focus on Energy and Xcel Energy, to replace all the District’s interior and exterior lighting fixtures with LED lighting. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The future is bright in the Pepin Area School District, as the District works to reduce its energy use. With the project’s completion, the District has become the first in the state...

Lake Pepin Local Food Group aims to connect local producers, consumers

Guests at the Lake Pepin Local Food Group Winter Potluck fill their plates with local dishes and fresh produce on Sunday, February 26, at the Pleasant Corner Schoolhouse in Stockholm. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Lake Pepin Local Food Group is growing its vision and, after receiving a USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant, group organizers hope to further the...

Pepin’s Villa Bellezza hosts Discover Wisconsin Premiere Party on Thursday, February 2

Discover Wisconsin's Mariah Haberman (right) presents Maria Nelson and Jacki Drier with a "Discover Wisconsin 2017 Choice Destination" banner during Thursday evening's premier party in Pepin. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Thursday evening, the Pepin County community celebrated the upcoming release of Discover Wisconsin’s “Menomonie and Pepin County – Best of the West” episode at a premiere party...

Alma-Pepin girls’ basketball takes on Alma Center Lincoln

Emily Rybarczyk approaches the basket during a game earlier this season. Heidi Stewart photo

By Laura Berndt The Alma-Pepin (A-P) girls’ basketball team played against Alma Center Lincoln last Thursday, January 19, at Lincoln High School. That night, the Eagles were down by just two...

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