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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Two Mondovi chiropractic offices merge to better serve patients under one roof

Doctors Jake and Andrea Jurgensen have joined Dr. James D. Schmittfranz Jr. at Mondovi Chiropractic Offices following a recent merger. The couple had worked with local chiropractic patients for three years as Jurgensen Chiropractic of Mondovi and will now work with Dr. Jim under the Mondovi Chiropractic name.

by Beth Kraft A trio of Mondovi chiropractors recently combined their talents and practices with an eye on offering more to their patients. As of February 12, Doctors Jake and Andrea Jurgensen...

‘Flushable’ wipes, other products causing clogs

Flushable wipes were among the items that clogged this City of Mondovi water treatment pump in mid-February. City workers say products labeled as “flushable” actually aren’t because they cause expensive problems in wastewater systems in Mondovi and all across the U.S.

by Beth Kraft Folks generally don’t think about what happens to items after they are flushed down the toilet, but public works and wastewater employees are faced with people’s “out of sight, out...

Severson sworn in as new MPD Chief

Colin Severson (left) was sworn in as the new Chief of the Mondovi Police Department by Mondovi City Administrator Bradley Hanson on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13. Colin’s mom, Gloria Severson, looked on proudly as her son took the oath and renewed a past family connection with the MPD. Colin’s grandpa, Oscar Thompson, was a MPD officer years ago.

by Beth Kraft The City of Mondovi didn’t look far to find its next police chief, moving last week in favor of appointing former Buffalo County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Colin Severson to...

Mohler signs to play softball for Viterbo

Mondovi High School senior Morgan Mohler signed her commitment to the Viterbo University softball program on Wednesday, Feb. 14, with her mom, Leslie Mohler (right), and V-Hawks head coach Brandi Alonzo by her side. A 2017 all-conference selection, Mohler was the Lady Buffaloes’ top batter last season.

by Beth Kraft Mondovi senior Morgan Mohler has quietly stepped up her game during her prep career, and now she’s poised to make an impact at the next level. Mohler signed a commitment on...

Shear Trends gets fresh start, storefront

Brenda Stanford is now the sole owner of the Shear Trends hair salon in downtown Mondovi. As of Feb. 4, Shear Trends moved across the street to a new space at 140 S. Eau Claire St.

by Beth Kraft Hair salon patrons on South Eau Claire Street will need to double-check building signage when they go for their next haircut. Shear Trends and owner/stylist Brenda Stanford recently...

MPL announces major donation focused on finishing longtime library goals

A donation announcement by the Mondovi Public Library last week is anticipated to lead to a new library facility adjacent to the existing structure. Ed and Shirley Mahlum (front) have volunteered to donate the vacant lot to the east of the current MPL building along with $150,000 toward a new city library. The Mahlums are pictured at the library with (back, left to right) Bradley Hanson, Mondovi City Administrator, Arin Wilken, MPL Director, and Ginny Gunderson, Library Board Financial Secretary.

by Beth Kraft Following contentious conversations in recent months regarding options for improving the aging Mondovi Public Library facility, the organization now has a clearer path forward....

Local WWII veteran Doug Ward remembered

A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Mondovi World War II veteran Doug Ward this Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Log Cabin Airport’s annual Ski Fly-In. A service is set for 11 a.m. Ward passed away on Jan. 26 at the age of 94, leaving behind a proud legacy that featured his love of airplanes.

by Beth Kraft Doug Ward once said he had a lot to be thankful for, inspiring the decorated World War II veteran to live life to the fullest through a variety of interests all while sporting a...

Mondovi barbershopper’s quartet achieves international honor

The St. Croix Crossing barbershop quartet earned the International Senior Barbershop Quartet Championship trophy with a top performance at the recent Mid-Winter International Seniors Barbershop Convention in Costa Mesa, California. Quartet members are, left to right, Randy Lieble, Dan Heike, Jared Hoke and Steve Hardy.

by Beth Kraft The seventh time proved to be the charm for the St. Croix Crossing barbershop quartet. The group featuring Mondovi’s Dan Heike earned the right to compete in the Mid-Winter...

Mondovi video store to remain open under new ownership

Mondovi’s video rental store will not be closing following a last-minute sale of the business. Longtime manager/owner Nancy Anibas (center) sold Express Video & Tanning to Coy Myren (left) with backing from Bob and Chasity Myren (right), effective as of Feb. 1. The store at 691 W. Main St. will also change its name to CCR Express Video & Tanning as part of the sale.

by Beth Kraft Coy Myren has long dreamed of owning his own business. The 19-year-old college student is getting his shot in a way even he couldn’t have predicted. As of February 1, Coy along with...

Bruning announces plans to retire from MHS

Michael Bruning, Mondovi’s Middle/High School Principal for 15 1/2 years, recently announced plans to retire from the School District of Mondovi effective at the end of the current school year.

by Beth Kraft Mondovi Middle/High School Principal Michael Bruning plans to retire at the close of the 2017-18 school year following nearly 16 years with the school district. Bruning submitted a...

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