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The 2016 Year in Review: July through December

Parts of some roadways, such as this road near Ella, were partially or fully blocked by branches, fallen trees and other debris scattered by the July 5, 2016 storm. Courier-Wedge file photo by Laura Berndt

Editor's note: The year 2016 has come to a close. As we look forward to a new year, The Courier-Wedge is also taking a look back at the events of the past year. This collection of stories is the...

Paul Rudersdorf to serve as new CEO/President of Security Financial Bank

By Laura Berndt As of January 1, 2017, Paul Rudersdorf has succeeded Jim Mayo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of Security Financial Bank (SFB.) Rudersdorf has also been...

The 2016 Year in Review: January through June

Governor Scott Walker stopped in Pepin this June. That morning, he held a listening session at Pepin Town Hall, and then briefly stopped at the Garden Pub and Grille. Pictured above, from left to right, are Dan and Joanne Lerum, Governor Scott Walker, and Samantha and Jacob Lerum. The Lerums own the Garden Pub and Grille. Courier-Wedge file photo by Laura Berndt

Editor's note: The year 2016 has come to a close. As we look forward to a new year, The Courier-Wedge is also taking a look back at the events of the past year. This collection of stories is a two-...

Ed Sabelko retires as City of Durand’s Public Works and Utilities Director

Ed Sabelko has retired from his position as the City of Durand’s Public Works and Utilities Director. Sabelko has been a City employee for the past 23 years. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Friday, December 23, marked Ed Sabelko’s last day as the City of Durand’s Public Works and Utilities Director. Although Sabelko is looking forward to semi-retirement, he’s also...

Musical tradition to end with 39th annual event in Plum City

Friday, January 6, 2017, will mark the last of the Band Alumni Nites at Plum City High School. Above is a photo from the Alumni Band Nite held in 2007 at Plum City High School. Submitted photo

Submitted by Christina Lindstrom Since 1979, alumni from the band at Plum City High School have come together once a year to dust off their instruments and test their memories for a single night of...

Santa’s visit to Durand has been rescheduled to Friday, December 23

By Laura Berndt Santa Claus had planned to visit Durand last Sunday, December 18, but the cold weather forced him to reschedule his travel plans. Santa now is scheduled to visit Durand this Friday...

Pepin County Farm Management Club holds 70th annual meeting

Guest speaker Kim Bremmer addresses the audience during the 70th annual meeting of the Pepin County Farm Management Club , held last Wednesday at Club 10. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Pepin County Farm Management Club (FMC) held its 70th annual meeting last Wednesday, December 14, at Club 10 in Durand. That afternoon, guests arrived at Club 10 for lunch...

Durand High School band travels to New York

Durand High School Band students recently returned from a trip to New York. Above, the group is pictured in front of the entrance to Niagara Falls State Park. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand High School (DHS) band recently returned from a trip to New York. The students enjoyed traveling at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and also took in several other sights...

Kim Bremmer to speak at 70th Annual Meeting of the Pepin County Farm Management Club

The Pepin County Farm Management Club will feature Kim Bremmer at their 70th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 14 at Club 10. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt The Pepin County Farm Management Club will feature Kim Bremmer at their 70th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 14, at Club 10. During the event, which is scheduled to begin at...

Area residents organize efforts to rebuild homes, and lives, with Watermark Mission trips

Volunteers rebuild a porch in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this September. The Tulsa community sustained damage during a tornado earlier this year. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Gary and Rosey Asher, along with other local volunteers, have embarked on trip after trip to help others in need across the country. This past fall, the couple returned from their...

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