24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

The 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest comes to a close. Here, Ryann Raiche caught this Bluegill which captured first place for the 5-8 year olds. Ryann said she had a great time in the fishing...

Durand's 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest is now happening

24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

24th Annual Durand Area Youth Fishing Contest Begins Early anglers caught on camera were the Jeff Davidson family (Maddie, Lillie and Conner) geared up and ready to fish. Good Luck to all of the kids...

Bauer Built celebrates 75 years in business

By Steve Carlson Editor On a warm and sun-shiny Wednesday, July 17th from 4pm until 10pm, Bauer Built, Inc. threw a 75th Anniversary party that was well attended by company employees, business...

The Durand Smokehouse recently earned two awards at the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Above, from left to right in the front row, are Matt Juliet, Cabrina Grundseth, Mitch Auld, and Kay Sievwright. In the second row are Roy Elsenpeter, Ronda Elsenpeter, and Brenda Jiskra. Laura Berndt photo

The Durand Smokehouse earns two awards at national competition

By Laura Berndt The Durand Smokehouse recently attended the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Although they were up against many strong competitors, the local business...

The Mark Cameron Band performs during the 2016 Blues on the Chippewa event, held in Durand’s Memorial Park. Laura Berndt file photo

10th annual Blues on the Chippewa is August 4-6

By Laura Berndt Each year, Blues fans and community members pay a visit to Durand’s Memorial Park for the annual Blues on the Chippewa music festival. This year marks the tenth year of the event....

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Daycare center takes on new owner, name—open for business

Formerly Cradles 2 Crayons, Little Beginnings Child Care Center in Durand is now open for business under the ownership of Katie Pfeiffer and Tanya Pichler. The center opened December 22, 2014, and currently has 12 kids enrolled. Pictured are Lexara Harmon, Jillian Hurlburt, and Katie Pfeiffer, with a few of the daycare kids, Lizzy, Emery, Shelby, and Bennet.

A new daycare center in Durand has opened in the same location that was home to Cradles 2 Crayons. Little Beginnings Child Care Center opened its doors December 22 under the ownership of Katie...

Durand girls improve to 13-1 on season

Whitney Tomlinson drives the ball down the court against Amery January 16. The Panthers continued their winning streak with a 40-26 victory.

The Durand girls basketball team took three wins in the last week, improving to 12-1 on the season overall. The week of victories began January 13 with a 50-29 win over Somerset. The Panthers got...

Durand Board of Education considers building options

In a regular meeting held January 14, the Durand Board of Education scheduled a special meeting to consider renovation and maintenance options for the high school and Caddie Woodlawn. The consent...

Buttons Bakery, boutique open for business in Rock Falls

Buttons Bakery & Boutique opened for business in Rock Falls on the corner of Highway 85 and County Road H on November 22. Carol Hollister, left, and Kathryn Stafford, right, are the owners of the shop.

Rock Falls welcomed a new business in late November, and passers-through have been taking advantage of it. Buttons Bakery and Boutique opened November 22 on the corner of Highway 85 and County Road...

Durand City Council adopts new stormwater utility rates

In a regular meeting held January 14, the Durand City Council adopted a resolution to authorize new stormwater utility rates. The consent agenda, including minutes from the December 30 regular...

Durand Police Department hires full-time officer

Officer Sam Miller took a full-time position with the Durand Police Department effective January 11. He has been with the department part-time since July 2013.

The Durand Police Department has hired a full-time officer as of January 11. Sam Miller, who has been a part-time officer since July 2013, was hired to fill a full-time position open since this...

Sheriff Wener takes Oath of Office

Newly-elected Pepin County Sheriff Joel Wener took his oath of office on Monday at the Pepin County Government Center from Judge James Duvall. Clerk of Court Audrey Lieffring was also sworn in. Coroner Christy Rundquist was not able to attend.

Pepin man bound over for trial

A Pepin man was bound over for trial in Pepin County Circuit Court January 13, in the case of State of Wisconsin vs. Kevin J. Elberg. Elberg appeared in court with attorney Lars Loberg. Judge James...

Durand School Board to consider resolutions for buildings at special meeting

The Durand School District Board of Education has called a special meeting on January 26 to adopt a resolution to be placed on the April ballot. The resolution will likely include $7.7 million for renovations at Caddie Woodlawn, and over $5 million for work at the high school. The Board is considering options with different levels of work to be completed, with the best interest of the students and District in mind.

The Durand Board of Education has called a special meeting at 6 p.m. on January 26 to adopt a resolution to be put on the April ballot. At a regular meeting January 14, the Board discussed options...

Panther girls win, win, win

Morganne Gruber takes a pass against Osceola January 6. On January 10, Gruber became the 10th Panther in school history to pass the 1,000 career points mark. Her total is 1,005 points in her career at Durand High School.

The Panther girls basketball team took three wins last week, beginning with a big 74-32 victory over Osceola January 6. The Panthers got out to an early lead, outscoring Osceola 26-8 in just the...

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