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Gilmanton Board discusses tech upgrades; GHS well officially up and running

by Beth Kraft The Gilmanton School Board breezed through a relatively short business agenda at its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 16. Initial conversations regarding planning for future network...

Wisconsin’s gun deer season begins Saturday

Family hunting scenes like this one, taken at Joe’s Shop Kwik during the 2014 gun deer season, could be more difficult to come by due to the new e-registration format. Walk-in deer registration stations like the Shop Kwik have brought together hunters of all ages for decades, serving as a fun social outlet during the gun deer season. Hunters are now required to register their deer via the DNR website or by phone.

by Beth Kraft The state’s nine-day gun deer hunt will begin at the usual time this Saturday, Nov. 21, but one major rule change is set to alter the very foundation of the deep-seated Wisconsin...

Council clarifies recent decisions regarding city-wide pickup, approves further pigeon control measures

by Beth Kraft City leaders were met last week with a barrage of criticism from a small faction of residents opposed to the city-wide garbage and recycling pickup format approved by the City...

New vet joins Animal Wellness Center

Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Smith recently joined the staff at the Animal Wellness Center of Buffalo Valley in Mondovi. Pictured with Dr. Smith is her cat, Maggie, who she recently adopted after the kitten was picked up as a stray with health and orthopedic issues.

by Beth Kraft Dr. Sarah Smith recently began working with the canine and feline patients at the Animal Wellness Center of Buffalo Valley in Mondovi, and the new veterinarian is eager to get to...

Proposed city budget calls for slight tax hike; library, parks to receive additional funding

by Beth Kraft Librarian Arin Wilken asked, rather, pleaded, with the Mondovi City Council last month to consider increasing the public library’s budget for 2016 to help its bank account keep pace...

Two-vehicle accident injures Mondovi woman

A 54-year-old Mondovi woman sustained apparent head injuries after her car was rear-ended just north of Mondovi on Monday, Nov. 9. According to chief deputy Colin Severson of the Buffalo County...

Alliance Bank breaks ground for Mondovi branch expansion

A groundbreaking was held last week in honor of Alliance Bank’s new, 3,200 square-foot addition, scheduled to be completed yet this year. Pictured, left to right, Alliance Bank President Frank Servais, Chairman of the Board Dan Heike and Board Director Scott Mahlum dug their shovels into the turf where an expansion for the Mondovi bank building will soon be placed.

by Beth Kraft With roots in Mondovi that stretch back nearly 130 years, Alliance Bank is in the process of growing to keep pace with the changing needs of its staff and customers alike. The bank...

Local church welcomes new pastor

Ileana Garcia-Soto is the new pastor at Prince of Peace Covenant Church north of Mondovi. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Garcia-Soto spent time teaching and volunteering in Alaska, Canada, Washington D.C. and in her home country before coming to Mondovi. She stepped to the pulpit at Prince of Peace on Aug. 1.

by Beth Kraft Prince of Peace Covenant Church recently received a new pastor with an intriguing background that has taken her from her roots in the Caribbean to Alaska and Canada. Ileana Garcia-...

Mondovi grocery store enters new chapter, is latest addition to Hansen’s IGA family

Mondovi Market recently joined the Hansen’s IGA family, which holds nearly 50 years of experience operating small-town grocery stores. Pictured, Nick Hansen is a partner in the Hansen’s IGA family company, and he hopes to bring quality products and customer service to the Mondovi community.

by Beth Kraft Subtle changes are evident to those who have shopped at Mondovi’s grocery store in recent weeks, but the majority of the changes at the latest small-town grocery store to join the...

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State Senators here for bonding pitch

State Senators Katie Sieben (Hastings), Dave Senjem (Rochester) and Julie Rosen (Vernon Center) listen with interest to Eagle Center Director Rolf Thompson’s presentation and announcement about the Preston Cook donation.

by Michael Smith Amid all the customary pomp and fanfare usually reserved for dignitaries and important people when they come to town, 13 Minnesota state senators and their staff members were...

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