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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Petition calling for ouster of E-S School Board President exceeds 500 signatures

by Beth Kraft A petition seeking to recall Eleva-Strum School Board President Lois Havenor was submitted on Friday, Sept. 15, after drawing well over 500 signatures in three weeks. Those who...

Mondovi Schools to host Mental Health Resiliency Family Night

by Beth Kraft For students who may struggle to process problems in their lives those issues can spill over into other areas, affecting their performance in the classroom and fostering behavioral...

Kimbentley brand expands to found upcoming FIT EXPO event

by Beth Kraft Since Eleva native Kim Larsen founded the kimbentley fitness blog in 2015, her brand has enjoyed steady growth and success. Now Larsen is adding a new division with the inaugural...

New Mondovi teachers settle in

Teachers new to the School District of Mondovi for the 2017-18 school year are, front, left to right, Lindsay Carroll, second grade; Amy Vida, high school English; middle, Sydney Pretasky, fifth grade; Kayla Bauer, FACS; Courtney Sebesta, early childhood; back, Craig Loscheider, middle school special education; Anna Sandberg, third grade.

by Beth Kraft Classes are back in session at local schools, and the School District of Mondovi welcomes seven new teachers this year in Kayla Bauer, Lindsay Carroll, Craig Loscheider, Sydney...

Barbershoppers event, ‘Autumn Harmony,’ returns to benefit local food pantry, backpack programs

The “Autumn Harmony” Benefit Show will return to Mondovi High School this Saturday evening, Sept. 9, on behalf of the Mondovi Area Food Pantry and the Mondovi and Gilmanton backpack programs. The show’s line-up includes four barbershop quartets and a performance by the “Northern Lights Chorus,” which contains six vocalists from the greater Mondovi area. The group is pictured here in their “Tom and Huck” outfits from their spring show, dubbed “Huckleberry Harmony” this year.

by Beth Kraft Area barbershop groups will once again gather together for an evening of a capella harmonies this Saturday evening to benefit groups charged with taking on food insecurity. The...

Local artist’s work on display in Eau Claire gallery

Mary Hermanson of Eleva poses next to her award-winning kaleidoscope quilt design, “Susan 1,” that led to her inclusion in the ongoing Confluence of Arts Winner’s Exhibit in Eau Claire. Hermanson says she made the piece as a gift for a friend, but is borrowing it for the exhibit, which runs through Sept. 29.

by Beth Kraft Mary Hermanson’s love of bright colors and fiber arts continues to turn heads across the regional fine arts scene. The rural Eleva resident’s work is currently on display at the...

Mondovi welcomes handicapped-accessible swing to Mirror Lake Park

Members of the Mondovi community and city leaders gathered together on Thursday evening, Aug. 24, in Mirror Lake Park to officially open and dedicate a new ADA-compliant swing in memory of Kylynn “Monkey” Kummer. Among the group were members of Kylynn’s family and her friends.

by Beth Kraft After a generous donation in memory of a special little girl and work by city staff members, a new wheelchair-accessible swing is up and running in Mondovi’s Mirror Lake Park for...

Rattlesnake found near Gilmanton

This Timber rattlesnake was found near the Gilmanton fairgrounds on August 13. The snake measured about four feet long and had nine rattles.

by Beth Kraft A four-foot-long Timber rattlesnake found in the Gilmanton area recently sparked concern amongst nearby residents who acted quickly to safely relocate the animal. The snake was...

Aging gracefully: Mahlum siblings all continue to live independently well into golden years

The Mahlum siblings are a close group, getting together often to celebrate special occasions or just because. Not only do the brothers and sisters share a strong love of their Norwegian heritage, but they have also shared good fortune health-wise—and perhaps good genetics—allowing them all to continue to live independently well into their golden years. Pictured, left to right, from age 89 to 71 are Bernice, Ed, Elaine, LaVonne, Esther, Dale and Keith.

by Beth Kraft For many folks, getting older often means that even the simplest of daily tasks becomes a monumental struggle. Good health is no longer a given, forcing many to turn to elder care...

Midwest Mount Show & Barn Dance continues campaign to assist veterans

The hay barn at Hutchinson Hideout began to fill up with attendees for the 2015 Midwest Mount Show & Barn Dance. This year’s event will once again support the efforts of Trinity Equestrian Center’s free equine therapy program for military veterans.

by Beth Kraft A local whitetail mount show and barn dance event is becoming as much of a fun summer staple in central Buffalo County as it is a key supporter of military veterans. The fourth...

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