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Mondovi plans to close Anthony School, shift students to city school complex

Dodging raindrops, four-year-old kindergarten students at Anthony Elementary boarded the bus after school on Monday. School district leaders are planning to close the satellite school building at the end of the year and make room for 4K and early childhood students at Mondovi Elementary to save money.

by Beth Kraft School District of Mondovi leaders are in the early stages of plans to close Anthony Elementary following the current school year in order to save money and allow for increased...

Park Board looking to get ball rolling behind donation to Mirror Lake Park improvements

The Mondovi Board of Park Commissioners accepted a $10,000 check on Tuesday, April 18, from the Mondovi Business Association, derived from the proceeds of the second annual “Shamrock Shuffle” event. Pictured, left to right, are Mondovi Mayor Treig Pronschinske, MBA president Ali Rud, MBA treasurer Bobby Lubinsky, and Park Board members Jenna Fink, Karl Zacharias and Branden Rud. City leaders hope the donation serves as a springboard to action on proposed improvements for Mirror Lake Park.

by Beth Kraft Following a recent funding boost, courtesy of “Shamrock Shuffle” dollars, local leaders are looking to build some momentum behind efforts to make improvements at Mondovi’s Mirror...

Alliance Bank debuts new wing, renovations at open house event

Frank Servais, President of Alliance Bank, cut a ribbon held by bank Board of Directors members Gary Schlosstein (left) and Dan Heike (right) during an open house event on Thursday, April 20, to showcase the new addition (background) and other updated amenities at Alliance Bank’s Mondovi branch.

by Beth Kraft The construction of a 3,200-square foot addition to create more offices for Alliance Bank’s Mondovi staff and a roomier space for Board of Directors meetings took quite a bit longer...

Record number of E-S students headed to NHD State this Saturday

Eleva-Strum students whose National History Day projects qualified for the State NHD competition, slated for this Saturday, April 22, include (pictured, left to right) Grace Olson and Camryn Felton (documentary), Mayra Hernandez (documentary), Rosario Mora Bates (documentary), Sophie Kent and Gavin Engum (exhibit). Not pictured—Roselia Mora Jacobson. The students represent a school record four projects to earn the right to advance to State after scoring well at the NHD regional competition, held April 5.

by Beth Kraft Four project topics featuring the work of seven Eleva-Strum Central High School students will go up against history projects created by students from all around Wisconsin at the...

Nelson inks football NLI with North Dakota State College of Science

Eleva-Strum senior Joe Nelson signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at North Dakota State College of Science in the presence of his parents, Tom and Kari Nelson (pictured), as well as E-S students and staff in the Central Library on Tuesday, April 11.

by Beth Kraft Tuesday, April 11, was a special day for Eleva-Strum Central football standout Joe Nelson. As he signed his name on the dotted line to solidify his commitment to North Dakota State...

The Courier-Wedge

Pepin County Board of Supervisors thanks exiting Board member, votes on ATV/UTV ordinance

Pepin County Board of Supervisors Chair Dwight Jelle presents Supervisor Dorothy Thompson with a plaque recognizing her service to the County. Thompson has resigned from the Board, effective April 30, 2017. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Pepin County Board of Supervisors met last Wednesday, April 19, and recognized exiting Supervisor Dorothy Thompson. The Board also voted on a proposed amendment to the Pepin...

DHS Forensics team continues ‘tradition of success’

The Durand High School Forensics team recently finished another successful season. Above is the state DHS Forensics team. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand High School (DHS) Forensics team recently finished their season and, once again, enjoyed a successful year. Coaches agree that the team also has a bright future, as well....

Mock crash held at Plum City High School

The mother of a student involved in the mock crash at Plum City High School arrives at the scene of the accident. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Plum City High School students took in a sobering scene last Friday afternoon as they witnessed their classmates and local emergency responders enact the aftermath of a mock car...

Wabasha County Herald

Several county highways getting overhaul or sealcoating

It’s spring. But with the arrival of that season comes another: Construction Season. Wabasha County has joined in on that occasion, as road closures are planned to begin on several Wabasha County...

Ash borer reaches City, Council learns

by Ruby White The Emerald ash borer has come to Wabasha. This not-so-pleasant news was one item discussed at the City Council meeting last Tuesday. All Councilpersons were present, along with City...

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