24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

The 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest comes to a close. Here, Ryann Raiche caught this Bluegill which captured first place for the 5-8 year olds. Ryann said she had a great time in the fishing...

Durand's 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest is now happening

24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

24th Annual Durand Area Youth Fishing Contest Begins Early anglers caught on camera were the Jeff Davidson family (Maddie, Lillie and Conner) geared up and ready to fish. Good Luck to all of the kids...

Bauer Built celebrates 75 years in business

By Steve Carlson Editor On a warm and sun-shiny Wednesday, July 17th from 4pm until 10pm, Bauer Built, Inc. threw a 75th Anniversary party that was well attended by company employees, business...

The Durand Smokehouse recently earned two awards at the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Above, from left to right in the front row, are Matt Juliet, Cabrina Grundseth, Mitch Auld, and Kay Sievwright. In the second row are Roy Elsenpeter, Ronda Elsenpeter, and Brenda Jiskra. Laura Berndt photo

The Durand Smokehouse earns two awards at national competition

By Laura Berndt The Durand Smokehouse recently attended the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Although they were up against many strong competitors, the local business...

The Mark Cameron Band performs during the 2016 Blues on the Chippewa event, held in Durand’s Memorial Park. Laura Berndt file photo

10th annual Blues on the Chippewa is August 4-6

By Laura Berndt Each year, Blues fans and community members pay a visit to Durand’s Memorial Park for the annual Blues on the Chippewa music festival. This year marks the tenth year of the event....

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Pepin County Board of Supervisors hears communication study presentation

By Laura Berndt On Wednesday, March 15, the Pepin County Board of Supervisors met, and heard a presentation about the county’s emergency communications system. That evening, the meeting began with...

Durand Sportsmen’s Club donates $10,000 to Chippewa River State Trail-Pepin County Repair and Maintenance Project

Above are Durand Sportsmen’s Club President Steve Berger, presenting a check to Pepin County Board Chair Dwight Jelle, for the Chippewa River State Trail-Pepin County Repair and Maintenance Project. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Long-anticipated repairs to the Pepin County portion of the Chippewa River State Trail (CRST) are scheduled to take place later this year, which is made possible by the fundraising...

Durand native is honorary chair at the 2017 Relay For Life of River Falls-Pierce County

Theron “The Hunter” Drier, River Falls, a three-time victor of cancer, tries to pursue a healthy diet. He maintains a daily probiotic supplement and vitamin regimen, in addition to routine scans and health evaluations, to keep the cancer at bay. Submitted photo

Submitted article In this part of the country, knowing a hunter is pretty routine. But it’s likely most people don’t know a hunter the likes of Theron “The Hunter” Drier of River Falls. His unusual...

Lake Pepin Local Food Group aims to connect local producers, consumers

Guests at the Lake Pepin Local Food Group Winter Potluck fill their plates with local dishes and fresh produce on Sunday, February 26, at the Pleasant Corner Schoolhouse in Stockholm. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Lake Pepin Local Food Group is growing its vision and, after receiving a USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant, group organizers hope to further the...

Caddie Woodlawn students participate in Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart

Jump roping with friends was a favorite activity in the gym last week. Laura Berndt

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23, Caddie Woodlawn elementary students had the opportunity to participate in Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart. Prior to the...

Students learn valuable lessons through National History Day projects

Above, students talk with local National History Day judges on Tuesday, February 21. From left to right are students Cody Wieland, Logan Moline, Katherine Loff-Peterson, and Janessa Harschlip. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, February 21, seventh grade students in the Durand-Arkansaw School District had the opportunity to share what they had learned while working on their National History...

Miss Durand 2016 Alyssa Meixner attends Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Miss Durand 2016 Alyssa Meixner (third from left) meets the North Wind prince and princess during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt For over 40 years, Miss Durand has attended the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. This January, Miss Durand 2016 Alyssa Meixner continued this tradition and attended the annual event....

Durand City Council amends overnight parking ordinance

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, the Durand City Council approved an amendment to the City’s overnight parking ordinance, and agreed that they would like the Safety Committee to consider a possible...

Caddie Woodlawn third through fifth grade students enjoy reading lock-in

Students read together in the Caddie Woodlawn library last Monday, February 6. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Monday, February 6, third through fifth grade students took part in a unique event at Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School designed to promote reading. The event is hosted through...

Chippewa River State Trail-Pepin County Repair and Maintenance Project scheduled for 2017

The above image illustrates the Pepin County portion of the Chippewa River State Trail, which will soon undergo a repair and preventative maintenance project. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Long-anticipated repairs to the Pepin County portion of the Chippewa River State Trail (CRST) are scheduled to take place later this year. Terry Mesch, retired manager of the Pepin...

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