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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Gullicksrud moves on from Mondovi, but fond memories will stay with her

Cheryl Gullicksrud recently wrapped up a 24-year career at the School District of Mondovi where she served as a teacher and in various administrative roles. An Eleva resident, Gullicksrud recently started a new job as agency director at CESA 4 in West Salem and is continuing work on her doctorate degree.

by Beth Kraft Cheryl Gullicksrud has worn many hats in her 24 years with the School District of Mondovi. She has served as a teacher, was a principal in both the middle and elementary schools,...

Pelke ropes way to top finish at Nationals

Jaws dropped in the background as 13-year-old Nathan Pelke roped his calf in 1.95 seconds in the first go of breakaway roping competition at the recent NJHFR event.

by Beth Kraft Nathan Pelke, 13, of Mondovi recently competed in the 2015 National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa, scoring a top finish in boys breakaway roping. In the first go-...

Century-old tree gets new look

A willow tree on Royal and Gloria Ottum’s property on County Highway D was recently turned into a treehouse after it was discovered to be hollow. The Ottums’ grandchildren, pictured, left to right, Whitney and Katelynn Ottum and Jacob, Morgan and Tyler Fillmore, spend quite a bit of time at their home during the summer and have been enjoying the new feature.

by Beth Kraft An old willow tree near Modena was recently rediscovered in a fun new way. Located on the Royal and Gloria Ottum property just east of Modena, a willow tree estimated to be about...

Council approves youth baseball field in Memorial Park following hot debate

Tim Schlosser, treasurer of the MYBA, detailed a youth baseball field proposal and maintenance plan for those in attendance at the July 14 City Council meeting. After a lengthy debate that night, the Council upheld a recommendation by the city’s Parks Commission to allow plans for the new field in Memorial Park to move forward.

by Beth Kraft Over 50 people packed the City Council chambers on Tuesday, July 14, to weigh in on a proposed youth baseball field in Memorial Park. Following multiple meetings by the Mondovi...

Satellite kitchen proposal at Eleva nixed; Board approves 2015-16 breakfast and lunch prices

by Beth Kraft The Eleva-Strum School Board at its regularly monthly meeting on Monday, July 13, approved several hires and heard the results of an investigation into the possible creation of a...

Poeschel takes bullriding skills to Nationals

Mondovi’s Austin Poeschel will compete in bullriding at the National High School Finals Rodeo this week in Rock Springs, Wyo.

by Beth Kraft Austin Poeschel has been a bullrider for about 10 years, but this week the Mondovi youth will test his staying power at a whole new level. A junior at Mondovi High School, Poeschel...

MPD welcomes new patrol officer—Osseo native Adam Julson

by Dana Serum and Beth Kraft The Mondovi Police Department recently added a new patrolman to its staff and filled the department’s police sergeant position that has been vacant since 1998. New...

Mondovi student identified as teen killed on train tracks in Alma

by Beth Kraft An 18-year-old woman from rural Mondovi was killed after being hit by a train in the City of Alma late Tuesday evening, July 7. Authorities later identified the teen as Ashley...

Student-run catering program holds last event of season, high hopes for next year

Members of the first year of the Cardinal Catering program in 2014-15 were, left to right, Jada Biederman, Camryn Felton, Alexis McDonald, Grace Toft, Jordan Ellifson, Grace Anderson, teacher Stephenie Ebsen.

by Dana Serum A group of five Eleva-Strum students were busy prepping, serving and presenting their meals during a workshop event at the Eleva-Strum High School on June 24. This particular event...

New owner brings major changes to Hwy 37 bar

Annette Roberts is the new owner of the Highway 37 bar, renaming it “Island’s Edge.” Roberts has completed a number of renovation projects to the full-service bar.

by Dana Serum Last fall, Annette Roberts, a former Lake Mille Lacs, Minnesota, area resident, was looking for a nice piece of land to purchase so that her rather large family would have a place...

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