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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Friendship Days, ‘Past in the Park’ activities to take place in Mondovi

by Beth Kraft The annual Mondovi Friendship Days and the Mondovi Area Historical Society’s “The Past in the Park” event will take place this weekend, June 26-28, culminating with the Mondovi EMS...

Nelson presented with Carnegie Medal for bravery

Dean Nelson of Mondovi (center) received his Carnegie Medal on May 19 at the Mondovi Fire Department for saving the daughter of girlfriend Gretchen Anderson (center left) from a rapidly-spreading fire in Feb. 2014. Nelson was presented the medal by La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department deputy John Williams (center right) in the presence of Mondovi firefighters and EMTs.

by Beth Kraft Dean Nelson doesn’t feel that his actions on the night of Feb. 8, 2014, were particularly exceptional, but a 111-year-old hero fund commission disagreed. Nelson, a Mondovi resident...

Hollister named new MPD officer

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi Police Department welcomed a familiar face to its ranks last week, moving longtime reserve officer Tim Hollister to a full-time patrolman. Hollister’s first day on duty...

Village of Strum water levels ‘up and running’ after valve malfunction

by Dana Serum The Village of Strum had a bit of a surprise issue with their water levels late last week. A water pump malfunction caused levels to get dangerously low, causing school to let out...

Angels on Wheels gets new date, events

by Beth Kraft Held this year in honor of all local children affected by Down syndrome, the fourth annual Angels on Wheels event is moving to a new date with a twist on former activities. Set to...

Buffs battle rain to take program’s first known regional golf title

The Mondovi varsity golf team took home the 2015 D3 Regional title on Tuesday, May 26, golfing through soggy conditions in Holmen to win by one stroke. The Buffaloes are on a roll in the postseason, having picked up the DSC championship plaque the previous week. Varsity team members are, pictured, left to right, Cole Kamla, Mattie Mahlum, Hayden Ford, Garrett Gifford and Greg Poeschel.

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi golf team added another plaque to its collection this year, golfing through wet conditions that gave way to downpours at times to take the WIAA Division 3 regional title...

Mondovi Council approves pair of ordinance changes; outcome of Parks Commission meeting discussed

by Beth Kraft Ordinances pertaining to open burning and keeping chickens in Mondovi’s city limits discussed at previous meetings were approved by the City Council at its second regular meeting of...

Buffaloes finish up season; Laehn advances to State

Senior Shanna Laehn qualified for State in all of her events, the 100 dash, 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles, and is Mondovi's lone qualifier this year.

by Bailey Van Den Heuvel In the past week, the Mondovi Buffaloes competed in the WIAA Regional and Sectional meets at Mondovi and Amery. At the regional meet on May 27, due to the rain,...

Mondovi softball season ends

The Mondovi Lady Buffaloes ended a hard fought season during the first round of regionals with a season record of 7-17, on Thursday, May 21, against the tough competition of Elk Mound, their...

E-S track competes at Regionals and Sectionals, Booth headed to State

by Beth Kraft Eleva-Strum’s Jenna Booth is the Cardinals’ lone state qualifier this year after the sophomore ran to a fourth place finish in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 48.05 at the...

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