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Great River Rumble camps in Durand's Memorial Park

Kayakers and canoers "rumble" into Durand last Tuesday. Above are just a few members of the group. In total, it's estimated that around 180 people participated in the 2016 Great River Rumble. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Great River Rumble, an annual kayaking and canoeing trip, set up camp last Tuesday, August 2, in Durand’s Memorial Park. Volunteers from the Durand Improvement Group (DIG) and...

Durand library celebrates 130 years of public service

Above is the Durand Community Library entrance, as it appears today. Over time, the local Library has been housed in different locations, but it has always been a place where local people can learn, gather information and find entertainment. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand Public Library has a lot to celebrate. This year, the entity has offered 130 years of public library service, 120 years as a public library, and 20 years as a combination...

Rug-hooking connection changes lives of Guatemalan and area women

Last Friday, July 22, Karen Sundstrom, of Durand, welcomed rug-hooking artists, including two women from Guatemala, to her home. Karen Sundstrom had previously visited Guatemala, where she worked with the women, sharing rug-hooking techniques and building relationships. Above, area women work on rug-hooking and other projects in Durand. Second from left is Yolanda Sebastiana Calagua de Sueunu, of Guatemala. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Karen Sundstrom, of Durand, and many of her friends share a passion for rug-hooking. This art form, however, is more than an ordinary hobby. It has also enabled Sundstrom, and...

‘Cabinet on the Road’ visits Durand July 12

Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Scott Neitzel talks with guests at the “Cabinet on the Road” meeting at the Pepin County Government Center. Over 30 people attended the event, held last Tuesday, July 12. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, July 12, "Cabinet on the Road" participants, including Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Scott Neitzel and Director of the Office of Business Development,...

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92nd Assembly race highlights Aug. 9 primary election ballot

by Beth Kraft Two area residents, including Mondovi’s current mayor, are on the ballot for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 9, as they seek the Republican Party’s nomination to run...

Full slate of activities in store for Buffalo County Fair

The Tri-State Pullers will be back at the Buffalo County Fair again this year after drawing a big crowd in 2015.

The 144th annual Buffalo County Fair is set to take place this Thursday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 7, on the Mondovi grounds. This year’s action-packed schedule features the return of the Tri-...

Future plans for Mirror Lake Park, surroundings discussed by city council

These Canada geese are just a few in the large flock of geese that can regularly be found at Mirror Lake Park. The Mondovi City Council last week discussed both the rising goose population and early plans for an event venue at the iconic red barn on the lake’s northern shore (back).

by Beth Kraft City leaders continued to discuss plans to improve Mirror Lake Park and the surrounding area at the Mondovi City Council’s second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, July 26. A...

Mondovi bloodmobile features new partnership, reminders of the continual need for blood donors

Sporting a red bandage on his left arm, Dave Parr donated at the recent Mondovi bloodmobile. Parr has served as a regular donor at Mondovi bloodmobile events for over 50 years and will have given 14 gallons altogether the next time he donates blood.

by Beth Kraft The lower level of Our Savior’s United Methodist Church hummed with conversation and activity during the most recent Mondovi Community Bloodmobile on July 12. But this blood drive...

Hovey recognized with top honor at recent FBLA Nationals

Gilmanton High School grad Rachel Hovey recently competed at the FBLA National Leadership Conference, held in Atlanta, Ga., and accepted an award for completing the fourth and final tier of the Business Achievement Awards—the America Level.

Rachel Hovey graduated in May from Gilmanton High School, where she was salutatorian of the Class of 2016 and earned numerous accolades as well as scholarships as she prepares to continue her...

Local man earns Lifetime Achievement Award for bluebird monitoring efforts

Mondovi’s Terry Glanzman recently received a Lifetime Achievement award from a Wisconsin bluebird group for his efforts to monitor and document bluebird activity in over 400 nest boxes that line rural roads. Glanzman holds a degree in wildlife management and forestry, an interest that became a life-long hobby. He also worked at the Mondovi Post Office and was a rural mail carrier for 23 years.

by Beth Kraft It all started in 1965 with a 4-H project and two bluebird houses. “I put them out and one of them had a bluebird in it,” recalls Mondovi native Terry Glanzman. “I was so excited...

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