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Durand High School Solo & Ensemble students compete at state

Above, from left to right, are state Solo & Ensemble participants Ellie Brenner, Alyssa Meixner, and Brendin Larson. Emily Annis is not pictured. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last month, Durand High School students attended the state Solo and Ensemble Competition, and Brendin Larson even earned a “Best in Site” Award, a high distinction for Solo &...

29th annual Pepin County Town & Country Breakfast scheduled for June 10 at the Schuh farm

This year’s Pepin County Town & Country Breakfast will take place at the Schuh farm, in Albany Township. Above is Larry Schuh with his family. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt The 29th annual Pepin County Town & Country Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, June 10 from 7 to 11 a.m. This year’s event will be hosted by Larry Schuh. The farm is located in...

Three Durand track and field team members headed to State competition

Brett Ingli (400 meter dash), Karter Kurth (100 meter dash), and Brooke Polzer (long jump)have earned spots at the state track and field competition. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Members of the Durand track and field team are state-bound following last Thursday’s track and field sectional competition at Medford High School. Karter Kurth took first place in...

Three Alma-Pepin track and field team members headed to state

Above are Alma-Pepin track and field team members who earned a place at the State competition. From left to right are Laura Brevick (a sophomore competing in the 3200 meter run), Caiden Haake(a senior competing in the shot put and defending his Division III discus title from last year), and Brilyn Brecka (a junior competing in the shot put and discus. This is her third consecutive year competing in the sate discus event.) Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Three Alma-Pepin (A-P) track and field athletes have earned spots at the state competition, following the WIAA Division 3 Sectional Championship Meet at Bangor High School on Thursday...

Elmwood/Plum City track and field sends five to state

Above, from left to right, are Elmwood/Plum City’s Josie Tiffany, Kylee Sabelko, Emily Pickerign, Katie Feuker, and Kassye Todd, who are state-bound. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Following the WIAA Division 3 Sectional, held at Colfax High School on May 25, five members of the Elmwood/Plum City (E-PC) track and field team are headed to state. State-bound...

Durand Fire Department hosts annual fundraiser May 20

Guests line up for the chicken dinner meal at the Fire Hall on Saturday. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt On Saturday, May 20, the community came together to support the Durand Fire Department during their annual fundraiser, held at the Fire Hall. Despite heavy rain, the event saw a good...

Durand-Arkansaw School District’s Board of Education approves 2018 staff contracts

Brian Winnekins, of WRDN Radio, presents Middle/High School Principal Bill Clouse with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Award for Best Public Service Announcement during last Wednesday’s meeting. The Award is for a 2016 campaign for “Parents Who Host Lose the Most,” created by WRDN and the Durand High School Media class. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, May 17, the Durand-Arkansaw School District’s Board of Education met, and approved 2018 staff contracts. In addition, the Board learned about a few recent...

Durand golfers compete in Dunn-St. Croix Conference tournament

Durand golfers earned All-Conference honors, including (from left to right) Carter Ward (Second Team All-Conference), TJ Tulip (First Team All-Conference), and Drew Bryan (Second Team All-Conference.) Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt On Tuesday, May 16, the Durand golf team competed in the 18-hole Dunn-St. Croix Conference tournament, held in Glenwood City at Glen Hills Golf Course. Despite two rain delays, the...

Well-attended American Red Cross Blood Drive held in Pepin

Samantha Steele, from the Nelson/Urne area, donated blood in Pepin last Tuesday. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, May 9, the Pepin Lions Club sponsored an American Red Cross blood drive at the Pepin Sportsman’s Club. This drive saw an excellent turnout, including many pre-...

DHS recognizes local WIAA Scholar Athletes

Andrea McRoberts and Will Berger are Durand High School’s two top recipients of the local 2016-17 WIAA Scholar Athlete Award. Laura Berndt photo

Andrea McRoberts and Will Berger are Durand High School’s two top recipients of the local 2016-17 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Scholar Athlete Award. The WIAA Scholar Athlete...

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