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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Proceeds from annual Lions Club supper to help Mondovi couple recover from house fire

Jim and Kathie Loewenhagen of Mondovi have been named the beneficiaries of the upcoming Lions Club chili and grilled cheese supper, set for Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Mondovi Schools. The Loewenhagens lost their home in a fire Nov. 5.

by Beth Kraft The fire that caused heavy damage at Jim and Kathie Loewenhagen’s home two-and-a-half months ago lasted less than an hour, but the Mondovi couple is still dealing with the aftermath...

Local youths claim K of C free throw championship titles

Age group winners of the 2015 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, held in Mondovi on Wednesday, Jan. 14, are, front row, left to right, Ryleigh Miller, 10, Hunter Guenther, 9, Paige Everson, 9, Jarod Falkner, 10; back, Annabel Price, 12, Morgan Mohler, 14, Ryan Fath, 13, Evan Gray, 11, Sarah Fath, 11. Not pictured—Lance Larson, 12.

Boys and girls from the Mondovi and Gilmanton areas tested their free throw shooting skills at the 2015 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, held Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14, at the...

Local Vintage Snowmobile Show slated for Saturday

Snowmobiles present at the 2014 Vintage Snowmobile Show represented over 50 years of the sport’s history with over 100 sleds made by various manufacturers. The Mondovi-Gilmanton Sno-Blazers will host the third annual vintage show east of Mondovi this Saturday, Jan. 10, set to feature family-friendly activities, live music and raffle drawings.

by Beth Kraft Now in its third year, the Mondovi-Gilmanton Sno-Blazers’ Vintage Snowmobile Show continues to grow with plans to add live music to its event lineup, set to feature a wide variety...

Foreign exchange student marries former Mondovi classmate

Max Kimmerle, a German native, and Ashlie Koller of Mondovi were married in Pepin this past August. During their wedding ceremony, the couple incorporated a few unique German traditions, such as cutting out a large paper heart using small scissors to represent teamwork.

by Dana Serum In 2002, Mary Jo and Garnie LaBair became host parents to a foreign exchange student from Düsseldorf, Germany. This past summer, an invitation arrived in the LaBairs’ mailbox. The...

Local teen receives special gift through Make-A-Wish

Nick Nelson was surprised by a large group consisting of family members, friends, power soccer teammates and Make-A-Wish reps for a party in his honor prior to a team practice session at Anthony Elementary on Saturday, Dec. 20.

by Beth Kraft Nick Nelson isn’t exactly what most would consider chatty, but the stoic Mondovi High School sophomore couldn’t help but crack a big smile while demonstrating his skills operating...

Lookout Legends 4-Hers give back to area community for Christmas

Adding on a new holiday giving effort this year, Lookout Legends 4-H youth and parents combined their talents to make 12 fleece tie blankets to donate to area residents in need. 4-Hers also went shopping for local kids in need and acted as Salvation Army bell ringers this holiday season.

The Lookout Legends 4-H Club recently completed its annual slate of Christmas community service projects and added on a new effort this year. In keeping with Lookout Legends traditions, members...

Retiring E-S bus driver follows in husband’s footsteps

Eleva-Strum bus driver Ramona Hanson retired earlier this month after spending over 40 years as a daily route driver for the district. The chance to interact with local youth each day as a positive force in their lives is a big part of what kept her in the driver’s seat all these years, Ramona says. She and her husband, Howard Hanson, who retired from the district in May, spent a combined total of 80+ years driving E-S students to and from school.

by Beth Kraft Driving school bus is in the Hanson family’s blood. Both Howard and Ramona Hanson of Strum began driving bus routes for the Eleva-Strum School District beginning in the 1970s....

Asher Realty breaks in new office space with open house

Mondovi’s Asher Realty agents Susan Loomis, left, and Lori Seipel, right, recently relocated their office to 675 E. Main St. from their former location on the city’s west side. Together, Loomis and Seipel hold 47 years of experience with local real estate listings.

by Beth Kraft Location, location, location—it’s a mantra often repeated to homebuyers and sellers and one that a local real estate office recently took to heart. Mondovi’s Asher Realty office...

Up, up and away! Gilmanton Elementary students send ‘Rockets to the Rescue’

All eyes turned skyward as a pair of duct tape rockets propelled by bike pump took flight, soaring about 20 feet in the air. Gilmanton Elementary students built and launched their own rockets as part of a STEM initiative earlier this fall.

Third and fourth grade students at Gilmanton Elementary recently had a chance to participate in a hands-on math and science lesson administered by Buffalo County’s UW-Extension office. Taking...

Linse Vines brings new flavor to local family farm

Dan Linse, vineyard manager of Linse Vines, helped load containers of grapes onto a pallet for transport down to the farm. The grape-growing operation on the Linse family’s rural Mondovi farm sprung up in 2008.

by Beth Kraft The Linse family has farmed the German Valley area north of Modena for about 150 years, but growing grapes on its rolling hills is a new venture that has produced a fresh challenge...

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