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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Bench to be placed in memory of Mondovi student

A special bench purchased in memory of 10-year-old Kylynn Kummer was recently unveiled at the Mondovi School playground. Marking the special occasion were (pictured) Mondovi School staff, elementary students and student council members, and members of Kylynn Kummer’s family.

by Beth Kraft A new bench with a dual purpose will soon find a permanent home on the Mondovi Elementary playground. Mondovi fourth-graders, the Elementary Student Council, and staff recently...

Tenold sworn in as new MPD officer

Cole Tenold is the newest addition to the Mondovi Police Department. He was sworn in as a full-time patrol officer on June 27.

by Beth Kraft Officer Cole Tenold was officially sworn in as a full-time patrol officer for the Mondovi Police Department on June 27, as part of the Mondovi City Council’s regular meeting. Tenold...

ALC planning major expansion for assisted living unit

American Lutheran Communities recently announced preliminary plans to expand Hillview Senior Living in Mondovi. The possible expansion project, which will seek bids and state approvals in order to move forward, calls for turning rehabilitation rooms into 12 additional assisted living rooms with private bathrooms.

by Beth Kraft Since opening its Hillview Senior Living assisted living facility in 2012, Mondovi’s American Lutheran Communities has seen demand for rooms in the community-based residential...

Seven Mondovi high school rodeo participants to compete at Nationals

A total of seven Mondovi high school rodeo competitors will make the trek to Gillette, Wyoming, next week for the National High School Finals Rodeo. Local competitors include (pictured, front, left to right) Morgan Rud, pole bending; Carly Buchholz, barrel racing; back, Nathan Pelke, steer wrestling, tie-down roping; Joe Beers, bull riding, bareback riding; Dillon Larson, bull riding; Nicholas Pelke, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping. Not pictured—Austin Poeschel, bull riding.

by Beth Kraft Mondovi regularly sends a handful of high school rodeo youths to the annual national competition, but this year’s solid group of seven brings both skills and past experience to the...

Gilmanton Fair this weekend

by Beth Kraft The 71st annual Gilmanton Free Fair will return to a three-day event beginning Friday, July 7, through Sunday, July 9, with no admission charged. Among the highlights of the weekend...

New Mondovi postmaster sworn in

Mondovi native Heidi Schultz (right) was officially sworn in as postmaster of the Mondovi Post Office by USPS official Tracy Franseen (left) on June 16. Schultz holds a total of 17 years of experience as a mail carrier and in management at several post offices around the region.

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi Post Office has officially welcomed a new postmaster with a familiar face. Mondovi native Heidi Schultz was sworn in as postmaster of the Mondovi office by Tracy...

Mondovi youths compete in national rodeo event

Mondovi’s McKenna Rud (left) and Trent Parr (right) recently competed in the 2017 National Junior High Finals Rodeo, a week-long competition that tested the skills of these top middle school rodeo competitors.

by Beth Kraft Mondovi’s rodeo youths are on a roll this year. Among the area’s accomplished riders, ropers, and bull riders are middle-schoolers McKenna Rud and Trent Parr, who recently put their...

Three sisters, spouses mark 50th wedding anniversaries in 2017

Three Mondovi sisters either have or will mark their 50th wedding anniversaries this year with their spouses. Pictured, left to right, are 50th anniversary honorees Ken and Linda Wulff, Dean and Sally McGee, and Dale and Rene Laehn. A joint celebration for the three couples is set for this Saturday, July 1.

by Beth Kraft More than 350 guests are anticipated at Mondovi’s Roger Marten Community Center this Saturday, July 1, as three sisters and their spouses all celebrate their entrance into the 50-...

Pastor Engen retires from Our Savior’s, Gilmanton UMC

Pastor Dale Engen enjoyed a retirement service of farewell on Sunday, June 25, at Our Savior’s UMC and at the Gilmanton UMC after spending 10 years as pastor to both congregations. Engen was an ordained minister for 28 years, serving churches in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota prior to coming to Mondovi and Gilmanton in 2007.

by Beth Kraft Pastor Dale Engen spent almost exactly 10 years at the pulpit of Our Savior’s United Methodist Church in Mondovi and at the Gilmanton United Methodist Church. On Sunday, June 25,...

Six in the running for title of Miss Mondovi 2017

by Beth Kraft The crowning of Miss Mondovi 2017 and her court is set to take place at 8 p.m. next Wednesday, June 28, at Mondovi’s Roger Marten Community Center. Six young ladies will compete to...

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