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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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...

Broiler Festival this weekend

Miss Eleva 2015 candidate Rachael Anderson

by Beth Kraft The 57th annual Eleva Broiler Festival will take place this Friday through Sunday, May 29 - May 31, featuring traditional favorites and the continuation of two events held in...

A new chapter begins for Mondovi hairstylist as she opens salon centered around family

Hairstylist Kendra Edwards began business in her new shop, “Hair on the Hill” near Eleva earlier this month. Edwards, who formerly worked in Mondovi for 13 years, said the move was based on the decision to be more freely available for her clients and closer to her family.

by Dana Serum Branching out on her own, longtime Mondovi hairstylist Kendra Edwards has decided to start a new adventure in her career. She opened her own salon, “Hair on the Hill,” on May 11 to...

Two in the running for Buffalo County Dairy Princess

Buffalo County’s annual Dairy Princess Contest, sponsored by the Buffalo County Dairy Promotion Committee, will be held Thursday, June 4, at the Hilltop Bar and Ballroom in Fountain City. The...

Mondovi District to take on no added costs for 2015-16 health insurance

by Beth Kraft School districts have grown accustomed to double-digit increases for insurance policies from one year to the next, but the Mondovi District won’t be shelling out any extra funds to...

Proposed MYBA field at Memorial Park sparks controversy at Parks Commission meeting

Many concerned citizens came to hear the proposal of installing a new baseball field near the Arboretum in Memorial Park by the Mondovi Youth Baseball Association on Thursday, May 14. The Parks Committee planned to meet again to decide whether or not to make a recommendation to the City Council.

by Dana Serum Tensions were high during the Mondovi Parks Commission meeting on Thursday, May 14, at the City Hall. Mayor Treig Pronschinske was present, along with Park Commission members...

Mondovi Youth Baseball Association hosts successful opening day tournament

The Alliance Bank 8U team, coached by Chad Dewyre, lined the field as they were announced by deejay Tom Larson, who volunteered his services for the event. “What better way to spend a morning then to make kids feels like super stars,” Larson said.

by Dana Serum Linse Field was a busy place on Saturday, May 16, for baseball lovers from the surrounding area. Many fans could be heard cheering on the more than 200 students that came to play...

Mondovi track competes at conference; girls team takes DSC title

With the 2015 DSC championship plaque, girls team members are, pictured, front, left to right, Kateri Hansen, Bailey Van Den Heuvel, Shanna Laehn; row 2, Haley Poeschel, Mickena Rennich, Jacey Risler, Amanda Rud, Maddie Gilbertson; row 3, Maria Jans, Sydney Ede, Grace Weinzierl, Liz Berns, Selena Topper, Amelia Flaskrud, Claire Bee, Miranda Lund; back, Coach Dan Kirking, Coach Paul Bielmeier, Coach Jamie McGuire, Coach Emily Erickson.

by Bailey Van Den Heuvel, student writer Last Tuesday, May 19, the Buffaloes traveled to Colfax to compete in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference track meet to kick off the championship season. The...

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