24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

The 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest comes to a close. Here, Ryann Raiche caught this Bluegill which captured first place for the 5-8 year olds. Ryann said she had a great time in the fishing...

Durand's 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest is now happening

24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

24th Annual Durand Area Youth Fishing Contest Begins Early anglers caught on camera were the Jeff Davidson family (Maddie, Lillie and Conner) geared up and ready to fish. Good Luck to all of the kids...

Bauer Built celebrates 75 years in business

By Steve Carlson Editor On a warm and sun-shiny Wednesday, July 17th from 4pm until 10pm, Bauer Built, Inc. threw a 75th Anniversary party that was well attended by company employees, business...

The Durand Smokehouse recently earned two awards at the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Above, from left to right in the front row, are Matt Juliet, Cabrina Grundseth, Mitch Auld, and Kay Sievwright. In the second row are Roy Elsenpeter, Ronda Elsenpeter, and Brenda Jiskra. Laura Berndt photo

The Durand Smokehouse earns two awards at national competition

By Laura Berndt The Durand Smokehouse recently attended the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Although they were up against many strong competitors, the local business...

The Mark Cameron Band performs during the 2016 Blues on the Chippewa event, held in Durand’s Memorial Park. Laura Berndt file photo

10th annual Blues on the Chippewa is August 4-6

By Laura Berndt Each year, Blues fans and community members pay a visit to Durand’s Memorial Park for the annual Blues on the Chippewa music festival. This year marks the tenth year of the event....

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Pepin/Alma Eagles dance team advances to State

The Pepin/Alma dance team has earned a trip to state following the regional competition this past weekend. Submitted photo

The Eagles Dance Team competed this past weekend, placing fourth at the Western Regional Dance Competition held in New Richmond. Fourteen D5 teams competed, with the top six teams moving on to...

Elmwood/Plum City girls’ basketball falls to Mondovi, Durand

E-PC’s Ellie Funk looks for an open teammate during Friday’s match-up between the Wolves and the Durand Panthers. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Elmwood/Plum City (E-PC) girls’ basketball team played one game on the road, and one game at home last week. The Wolves traveled to Mondovi first on Tuesday, January 24, where...

Elmwood/Plum City boys’ basketball hosts two home games

Ben Glaus shoots for the Wolves last Monday evening at Plum City High School. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Elmwood/Plum City (E-PC) Wolves earned one win, and recorded one loss, this past week. The Wolves played Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran on Monday, January 23, at Plum City High...

Construction Install Services, Inc., has new home on Durand’s Main Street

Construction Install Services, Inc. is now located at 100 West Main Street, in Durand. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Construction Install Services (C.I.S.), Inc. recently moved into their new location at 100 West Main Street in Durand. The business offers national end-to-end construction services...

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...

Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, visits Durand resident

Eva Schloss, a survivor of the Holocaust and the stepsister of Anne Frank, visited Durand on January 9. Cheri Weiss, Bernice Traun, Tami Weiss, Eva Schloss, Doris Weiss, and Shirley Boigenzahn pose for a photo in Durand. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Eva Schloss, age 87, has traveled the world, and told her story countless times. On Monday, January 9, Schloss traveled to Durand, and shared her story with a small group in Durand...

Dave Klein receives Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award

Pierce Pepin’s vice president of member and administrative services Chris Tackmann (right) presents Dave Klein (left) the Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award. Klein received the Award in recognition of his volunteer work within the Pepin County community. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Dave Klein enjoys giving back to his community and, recently, he was named the winner of the Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services’ Live Better Community Service Award. Klein received...

Alma-Pepin boys’ basketball defeats Melrose-Mindoro, E-PC

Ben Mueller shoots for the Eagles. Heidi Stewart photo

By Laura Berndt Last week, the Alma-Pepin (A-P) Eagles earned another two wins. Following the games, the Eagles were 9-1 overall. First, the Eagles took on Melrose-Mindoro at Alma High School. The...

Durand girls’ basketball defeats Boyceville during home game

Durand’s Reice Prissel is on defense during Friday’s game against the Boyceville Bulldogs. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand girls’ basketball team dominated the Boyceville Bulldogs during a Friday January 13 match-up at Durand High School. During the game, the Panthers jumped to an early lead...

Youth give back to Pepin County Humane Society with Dazzle Days Christmas Decorating Contest proceeds

Members of the Durand royalty used their winnings from the Dazzle Day Christmas Tree Decorating Contest to help the Pepin County Humane Society. Above, from left to right, are Marley Brommer, Brock DeGroot, and Madelyn Fregine. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt This holiday season, three young members of the Durand royalty decided to embrace the spirit of the season and make a difference for animals at the Pepin County Humane Society....

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