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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Body of Alma man pulled from Mississippi River

A man who was found floating in the Mississippi River deceased near Alma on Monday morning, Feb. 9, has been positively identified. According to the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Department, the body...

Mondovi narrows search for new district administrator

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi School Board may soon name a new district administrator following months of interviews, conversations and consultations. An open forum held Jan. 29 attracted upwards of...

Brion retires after 50 years of dedicated service to MFD

Dennis Brion was recognized by several organizations for his 50 years of service to the Mondovi Fire Department at the MFD’s recent banquet. Pictured, Brion, center, accepted a plaque from the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Association to honor him for his dedication, presented by Lisle Korner, left, president of the WSFCA, and MFD Chief Steve Anderson, right.

by Beth Kraft Few will ever understand the time commitment, knowledge base, and devotion it takes to effectively run a community fire department, but Dennis Brion does. The Mondovi native has...

Man found dead near railroad tracks in Pepin County identified

A man who was reported lying motionless on a frozen slough by a railroad employee on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5, was pronounced dead by the Pepin County Coroner. The Pepin County Sheriff’s...

MHS dance team takes first, earns trip to State this weekend

Pictured with their first place trophy at Sparta are Mondovi dance team members Kendra Gilreath, Maddy Larson, Jensen Hayes, Tori Ross, Brittany Yealey, Rylee Feldten, Cassidy Van Roo and LaMarria Hawkins.

The Mondovi High School dance team took first place in the hip hop category at a competition in Sparta, held Jan. 24, where the girls’ routine beat out Division 2 La Crosse Central. The Mondovi...

Family Farms Market expands services

In an effort to build its reputation as a go-to local eatery and catch the attention of passers-by on Hwy. 93, Family Farms Market recently began making a number of changes. New management in chef Michelle Thiede (right) and marketing and event coordinator Melissa Christianson (left) is part of the business’ new vision.

by Beth Kraft Family Farms Market has offered quality meats, cheeses, gift items, and other foods from its renovated location since 2005, but a recent management switch seeks to put the many...

Council settles on list of qualifications, salary for MPD chief position

by Beth Kraft Law enforcement personnel who might consider throwing their name in the hat for the open chief of police position in Mondovi now have a clearer picture of what’s expected. The...

New chiropractors purchase established Mondovi practice

Chiropractors Jake and Andrea Jurgensen recently purchased Wolf Chiropractic in Mondovi. The couple plan to offer an adjustment style similar to that of Dr. Laura Wolf, who had served as a chiropractor in Mondovi since 1993.

by Beth Kraft Doctors Jake and Andrea Jurgensen are looking forward to continuing and expanding the services of a longtime chiropractic care office in downtown Mondovi. The couple purchased the...

Local village board election filings complete

by Beth Kraft Two local communities now know the names of the candidates set to appear on the upcoming spring election ballot. Caucuses were recently held for the Eleva and Strum village boards,...

Mondovi Board approves new bus purchase; concept of year-round school discussed

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi School Board voted in favor of purchasing a 2015 74-passenger Thomas school bus, a move in line with the district’s regular bus replacement schedule, and discussed...

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