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Mondovi groups planning St. Patrick’s Day event

by Beth Kraft In an effort to “start a new tradition” in Mondovi and forge a new partnership, reps from the Mondovi Business Association and the Mondovi Women’s Business Network looked for...

Making Mondovi ‘the school of choice’ discussed as new Board focus

by Beth Kraft An area man who asked the Mondovi School Board to agree to shift the school district’s boundary so that his property could be included in the Eau Claire School District touched off...

Mondovi family receives new furniture as part of ‘60 Days of Giving’ campaign

The Kacures family recently obtained new furniture for their Mondovi home after Jeff Kacures was named a recipient of Morrie’s Mazda’s “60 Days of Giving” as the annual campaign wrapped up last month. Jeff was surprised with a $1,500 gift certificate to Furnish 123 in Eau Claire. He and his wife, Julie (center), and their daughter, Morgan (left), were joined by Bill Bertrand of Morrie’s Mazda, “Gordy’s Guru” Matt Selvig and Angie Kuhn-Wozny of Furnish 123 to reveal the surprise on Dec. 30.

by Beth Kraft Jeff Kacures has dealt with more than his fair share of medical challenges, having battled kidney failure since 2006. But during the recent holiday season, the Mondovi man and his...

Three arrested in connection with meth bust in Mondovi

by Beth Kraft Three individuals were arrested last week for possessing methamphetamine and maintaining a drug trafficking place in Mondovi, among other charges. In a coordinated effort involving...

High-speed chase leads to arrest of two local men

Multiple charges are pending against two men who led officers on a high-speed chase, which at times exceeded 100 miles per hour, before they were apprehended east of Mondovi. According to the...

Wayward dog finds happily ever after with Mondovi family

After evading humane association staff and Mondovi residents, “Jerry” has settled into his new home with the Oscar and Vicki Howell family quite nicely. Pictured, Vicki (center) says she was intrigued by the dog’s unique story on social media and quickly convinced Oscar (left) and their daughters, Kayla and Brooklynn, to make him the newest family member once he was available for adoption. BCHA staff Brenda Gruber (back left) and Cindy Krett (back right) were among those who tried to help catch Jerry.

by Beth Kraft The Howell family says seeing the dog they recently adopted from the Buffalo County Humane Association for the first time was “love at first sight.” The mixed breed dog, possibly a...

Wabasha County Herald

County upholds parking restriction on section of Old Highway 61 in Minneiska

This view looking east shows the same section of road as on the front page, but with Winona County’s section of Minneiska in the background. The county line crosses Highway 61 (left) at the intersection in the center of the photo.—Photo by Michael Smith

by Ruby White Minneiska residents and visitors still won’t be able to park on a segment of the old Highway 61 in that city, the County Board agreed following discussion at their regular meeting last...

Facilities Study: County buildings need improvements

by Ruby White At their regular meeting last Tuesday, the County Board discussed the Facilities Study recently conducted by Honeywell, Inc. Two representatives of Honeywell, Michael Bruder and Mark...

Dave Lee named Kellogg Fireman of the Year

Dave Lee, right, is pictured with Shelly and Dave Speedling, holding his Fireman of the Year award. By their feet, and shown in a close-up at left, is his other award, a concrete painted bench with Lee’s name inserted in a bronze plaque and a Maltese cross plaque. The plaque reads: “Fireman of the Year 2015, Dave Lee, Kellogg, MN Fire Department.”

Congratulations goes out to Dave Lee of Kellogg for winning the Kellogg Fire Department’s Fireman of the Year Award for 2015. Fellow members voted a couple months ago and the winning name is not...

Lost dog tale has a happy ending!

This adorable little Pomeranian, Taz, was found wandering about near the Cochrane golf course on December 20th and its owner was recently located, thanks to the efforts of several area residents.

by Michael Smith The owner of a little dog who disappeared before Christmas has been located and the two are now, happily, thankfully, reunited! It’s a Little Lost Dog tale…with a happy ending!...

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