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Mondovi hunting enthusiast authors children’s board book

Ben Kluge of Mondovi took an interest in sharing his love of deer hunting with his young son Andrew and turned it into a board book they can read together. Ben’s book, “Daddy’s Little Hunter,” has boy and girl versions that have quickly gained a following that stretches across the U.S. and beyond.

by Beth Kraft When Ben Kluge’s son was born, he couldn’t wait to start telling him hunting stories. But when the Mondovi native searched for children’s books about deer hunting geared toward the...

Pronschinske defeats Danou for 92nd Assembly seat

by Beth Kraft In an election that featured many close results, the 92nd District Assembly seat race between four-term Democratic incumbent Chris Danou and Republican challenger Treig Pronschinske...

Higley inks commitment to play golf at Winona State

Eleva-Strum senior Mathew Higley signed his National Letter of Intent to officially join the men’s golf team at Division II Winona State University next year as E-S golf coach Jon Higley looked on.

by Beth Kraft Mathew Higley is a talented three-sport athlete at Eleva-Strum Central High School, but as his prep career has progressed golf has emerged as the clear winner that will take the E-...

Stitches from the heart

Janet Bethke-Ede of Mondovi finished up one of the 68 pillowcase-style dresses she recently made for children in need. She also made 41 pairs of shorts and 15 skirts using the Bernina sewing machine she purchased in the ‘70s.

by Beth Kraft Global mission work often involves teaching and doctoring on location or even wielding power tools. Janet Bethke-Ede of Mondovi has taken a quieter approach to assisting those in...

Eleva Elementary shuttered; students moved to Central

Students and parents toured the new Eleva Intermediate classroom layout at Central High School during an open house Monday afternoon. Staff members said most students seemed excited about the transition while parent questions mainly centered around scheduling.

by Beth Kraft What was initially estimated at a $5,000 - $10,000 fix for a sagging library roof at Eleva Intermediate Elementary has ballooned to include issues with additional roof sections with...

Election Day Nov. 8

by Beth Kraft and David L. Brommerich Area voters will take to the polls this coming Tuesday, Nov. 8, along with the rest of the nation to cast their vote for President. Local ballots will also...

Judge turns down former Mondovi city administrator’s appeal for unemployment compensation

by Beth Kraft An Eau Claire judge has turned down an appeal by former Mondovi city administrator Dan Lauersdorf, who recently challenged a state-level decision to deny him unemployment benefits....

Bauer named Gilmanton’s first Eagle Scout

Cameron Bauer officially became Gilmanton’s first known Eagle Scout at his Court of Honor ceremony on Sept. 25 at the Gilmanton American Legion. Pictured with Bauer are Gilmanton Boy Scout leaders (left to right) Daren Bauer, Jeremiah Bauer and Bob Bauer.

by Beth Kraft Gilmanton Boy Scout Cameron Bauer has wanted to earn the Eagle Scout honor ever since he joined Troop 4 seven years ago. Not only did Bauer recently fulfill his goal, but he also...

Van Gompel to serve as interim Mondovi city administrator

Russ Van Gompel was hired on as Mondovi’s interim city administrator beginning Oct. 10. Mondovi city leaders have said day-to-day help is needed at city hall, particularly with preparing the 2017 budget. Van Gompel holds over three decades of experience in public finance.

by Beth Kraft Mondovi Mayor Treig Pronschinske last week selected Russ Van Gompel to serve as Mondovi’s interim city administrator. Van Gompel will work part-time at Mondovi City Hall and will...

German sprinter revisits Mondovi where pro track career started

German sprinter Max Kessler demonstrated an agility exercise for Mondovi High School athletes during a mini clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Kessler was a foreign exchange student at MHS in 2007 and says his experiences in Mondovi sparked his eight year professional track career.

by Beth Kraft Maximilian Kessler came to Mondovi in 2007 as a soccer player. Six months later, the 17-year-old foreign exchange student went back to Germany as a WIAA state track and field...

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