By Laura Berndt
Last Monday, April 3, the Durand community came together to support an American Red Cross blood drive, held at the Masonic Community Center.
That day, area residents donated 50 units...
By Laura Berndt
Last Friday, April 7, author and educator Katie McKy visited Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School in Durand, and held writing workshops for the students.
The morning began with an...
By Laura Berndt
Last Thursday, March 30, the Pepin County Farm Management Club (FMC) held its annual Spring Tour. The tour featured a trip to Dairyland Power Plant in Alma, and a tour of Burnside...
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...
By Laura Berndt
The Durand Area Optimist Club recently commemorated the 25th anniversary of the organization, and looks forward to continuing to “bringing out the best in kids” well into the future...
By Laura Berndt
Last Tuesday, March 28, approximately 150 people attended a public hearing on a proposed changes to a nutrient management plan (NMP) for Cranberry Creek Dairy, LLC, of Mondovi, for...
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...
By Laura Berndt
“Coffee and Conversation: A Gathering for Caregivers” is moving to a new location at Hurlburt’s Haven, in Durand. This free monthly gathering offers sharing and support for caregivers...
By Laura Berndt
During the March 22 meeting of the Durand City Council, Council held a public hearing concerning adjustments to the overnight parking ordinance amendment.
The meeting began with a...
Submitted article by Lu Lippold
When Alex de la Peña went to open up his Pepin coffee shop one morning in February, he found a hand-lettered sign on his door. It said, “GO BACK MEXICAN.”
“It was a...