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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Evacuation drill held at Pepin Health and Rehab

Emergency personnel, and staff members from Pepin Health and Rehab, work together to evacuate “residents” from the facility during a training exercise held last Wednesday evening. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, July 12, staff at Pepin Health and Rehab, with assistance from several area agencies, held an emergency evacuation drill. During the mock incident, people portraying...

Pepin County Fair celebrates 140 years

Drew Seifert, of the Chippewa 4-H Club, participates in last year’s Livestock Show at the Pepin County Fair. The 140th Pepin County Fair is scheduled for Friday, July 21, through Sunday, July 23. Laura Berndt file photo

By Laura Berndt The 2017 Pepin County Fair starts next Friday, July 21, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s Fair. The Fair runs July 21 through July 23. Fair Association Chair...

Bernice Kern

Bernice Kern, 93, of Arkansaw died Saturday July, 1, 2017. Bernice Hope was born September 24, 1923 in Waterville Township, Pepin County Wisconsin. Bernice was the first child born to Clive and...

Arkansaw Creek Park Days 2017 is Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8

Youth watch the 2016 Duck Race during last year’s Arkansaw Creek Park Days. This year, Arkansaw Creek Park Days is July 7 and 8. Laura Berndt file photo

By Laura Berndt Arkansaw Fur, Fish & Game will host the 39th annual Arkansaw Creek Park Days on Friday, July 7, and Saturday, July 8. The fun begins on Friday, with food in the Community Center,...

Verona Clare Loechler

Verona Clare Loechler, 95, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at her residence, under the care of her sisters, who loved her dearly, friends, and Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospice...

May Margaret Stuart

May Margaret Stuart (84) of Arkansaw, WI died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Plum City Care Center. She was born September 22, 1932 in Plum City, WI; daughter of Carl and Hattie (Johnson) Caturia. She...

Edna M. “Shep” La Pean

Edna M. “Shep” La Pean, age 71 of Hastings, died without suffering or warning at home on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2017. Edna Mary was born August 6, 1945 in Durand, WI to James and Alice (Keefe)...

Durand senior dining program moves to Corral Bar & Riverside Grill

Sharon “Sherry” Heikkinen and Joy Johnson enjoyed lunch during the Corral Bar & Riverside Grill Senior Dining Program’s grand opening celebration. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand senior dining program has moved to a new location at the Corral Bar & Riverside Grill. The new Corral Bar & Riverside Grill Senior Dining Program started on Tuesday...

Durand trap team members compete at state

Above are Durand trap team members who participated in the state tournament. In front are Caleb Lieffring, Lucas Pelke, Ethan Fedie, Levi Kelton, and Logan Mason. In the second row are Alex McNaughton, Logan Huppert, Braden Huppert, Keegan Schuh, Grace Walker, Brayden King, and Tessa Mason. In the third row are Tyler Breezee, Casey Boardman, Nataya Hurlburt, Chase Walker, Allan Kralewski, and Cody Bauer. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt A total of 18 team members from the Durand Trap Team participated in the Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League state trapshooting tournament in Rome, Wisconsin, on Saturday...

Jerome John “Jerry” Hungerford

Jerome John “Jerry” Hungerford, age 76 of Alma, WI died at his home Friday, June 16, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Jerry was born on April 27, 1941 in Red Wing, MN to Fred and Rita (Glaus)...

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