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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Balanced budget approved for Mondovi for 2016

by Beth Kraft A public hearing on the City of Mondovi’s 2016 budget yielded few comments from those in attendance at the City Council’s lone meeting of the month on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Council...

Gehrke Floral celebrating 75 years

Gehrke Floral & Greenhouses is prepared to mark a significant milestone this week as one of Mondovi’s long-standing businesses. Pictured, John and Mary Gehrke have owned the business since 2001 when they bought it from John’s mother, Eunice Gehrke (center), who ran the flower shop for nearly 30 years. Eunice and John worked side-by-side until Eunice retired. John continues to design floral arrangements and Mary takes care of the bookkeeping for the business.

by Beth Kraft Arranging flowers and caring for plants has interested two generations of Gehrkes, but it wasn’t always their calling. Eunice Gehrke, who owned Gehrke Floral and Greenhouses from...

County debuts new highway shop in Mondovi with open house event

The Buffalo County Highway Department rolled out its new Mondovi facility with a community open house last week. Located on S. Eau Claire St., the new 180x50-foot shop is sized correctly for modern equipment that is easily accessed via the building’s commercial-sized doors.

by Beth Kraft Mondovi’s Buffalo County highway shop facility recently received a major upgrade with a brand-new, $800,000 building that county officials say is much more efficient both time and...

Mondovi wrestlers start off 2015-16 season

To begin the 2015-16 season, the Mondovi wrestling team hosted Eau Claire Memorial, for a dual meet, on Thursday, Dec. 3. The Buffaloes lost by a score of 58-15. Winning matches for Mondovi were:...

Lady Panthers kick off Dairyland Conference play

Gilmanton’s Jordyn Bloom (left) and Julia Branger battled for a rebound with Eleva-Strum’s Jenna Booth. The Panthers struggled with a high turnover count against the Cards, leading to the 58-29 loss at home on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

by Rachel Hovey, student writer Beginning its Dairyland Conference schedule at home on Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Gilmanton girls basketball team hosted the Eleva-Strum Cardinals. The Cardinals came...

Mondovi girls endure tough week vs. Aquinas, rival Colfax

by Gabby Scott, student writer The Mondovi Lady Buffs took on La Crosse Aquinas on Monday night, Nov. 30, and hosted conference foe Colfax in their Dunn-St. Croix opener on Thursday, Dec. 3....

Mondovi boys start season with pair of tough losses

by Maria Jans, student writer This last week the Mondovi boys basketball team began its 2015-2016 season with some tough competition. On Tuesday Dec. 1, the boys traveled to Regis and on...

Eleva family battling various medical phenomena

A benefit will be held this Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Eleva American Legion on behalf of the Ryskoski family—Mark, Bobbie, Aspen and Hunter—of Eleva. Mark was recently diagnosed with CLL, a form of leukemia, while Bobbie has battled wrist injuries and other medical issues for several years. A dinner, bake sale, raffles, auctions and musical entertainment will highlight the benefit event to help the family cover ongoing medical expenses.

by Beth Kraft The Ryskoski family is essentially in the midst of a real-life hurdle race. They have cleared numerous medical obstacles in the past, but yet there are more—perhaps higher—hurdles...

Light parade, tree-lighting ceremony return to highlight sixth annual ‘Small Town Christmas’

Santa and Mrs. Claus will likely make another stop in Mondovi for the city's sixth annual "Small Town Christmas" celebration this Saturday, Dec. 5.

by Beth Kraft The “Small Town Christmas” electric light parade will hit the streets of Mondovi for the sixth-straight year this Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Mondovi...

E-S community truly on board with Cardinal Football Nation

The Eleva-Strum football team claimed a share of the Dairyland Conference title for the second straight year in 2015 with a 7-2 overall record (6-1 DC). This year’s seniors played four years under the guidance of coach Chad Hanson, who has helped elevate the Cardinals’ program from five wins combined during the 2012 and 2013 seasons to a conference and playoff contender.

by Beth Kraft The Eleva-Strum varsity football team has enjoyed steady growth and mounting success—including back-to-back co-Dairyland Conference championship titles—since head coach Chad Hanson...

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