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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Department of Natural Resources launches electronic deer registration pilot program for select hunters this fall

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources launched an electronic deer registration program for select hunters across the state with the opening of the 2014 archery season September 13. Approximately 200 hunters in each county were selected to participate by having the option to register their harvest in person, on the phone, or online. Electronic registration will be available to all hunters next year.

For the 2014 hunting seasons, select hunters will have new options for registering their deer harvest. Approximately 200 hunters in each county in the State of Wisconsin were selected by the...

Pepin Elementary School receives Title I recognition

Pepin Elementary School was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, being named as a "High-Progress School" for Title I instruction. "I love the start of the school...

Boy Scouts provide character development, fun, lifelong friends

Boy Scouts Troop 54 in Durand consists of 13 Scouts and 12 leaders. Members strive to achieve merit badges and move up in the Scout ranks while building character, making new friends, and learning new things.

For over 50 years, Boy Scout Troop 54 has been shaping members into young leaders. Staci Zomok is in her third year as Assistant Scout Master. Each year the Scouts participate in roadside cleanup...

Asian Carp netted in Lake Pepin

A commercial fisherman netted an Asian Carp in Lake Pepin October 23.

A commercial fisherman netted a bighead carp, one of four Asian Carp species, in Lake Pepin October 23. Invasive Fish Coordinator for the State of Minnesota, Nick Frohnauer, said the fish have...

Durand School District referendums fail, leave District asking, 'Now what?'

After a long period of informational sessions, open houses, facility studies, and surveys, the two referendum questions presented to voters in the School District of Durand were voted down November...

Spring Pond Park Lighting in Plum City in 25th year

Decorations have begun being placed at Spring Pond Park in Plum City. The 25th annual lighting event is set for November 28 at 6:30 p.m. Each year, approximately 400 lights are lit in memory of those who have passed or in honor of those still living. The event includes hot cider and cocoa, cookies, a visit from Santa, caroling, and sleigh rides.

For the last 25 years, Spring Pond Park in Plum City has been illuminated with a variety of lights and decorations after Thanksgiving, until the beginning of the new year. "Twenty-five...

Pepin County Board hears proposed 2015 budget

In a meeting held November 12, the Pepin County Board of Supervisors heard the proposed 2015 budget. Minutes of the October 15 meeting were approved. Finance Director Pam DeWitt reported that...

Durand Improvement Group prepares for Dazzle Day, brings back 'Christmas Walk' tour of homes

Sarah Bauer's kitchen was included in the decorations this year.

The Durand Improvement Group again organized a Christmas Walk as a part of the Dazzle Day activities on Saturday, November 29. Three homes will be featured on this year's Christmas Walk, including...

Eagles take silver in state championship

The Pepin-Alma Eagles finished their season 13-1 with a loss at State November 20 to Owen-Withee, 17-12. The Eagles brought home the silver trophy for Division 7.

After a 13-game winning streak, the Pepin-Alma Eagles fell to Owen-Withee at Camp Randall November 20, 17-12, to take second place in the State in Division 7. The Eagles found themselves in an...

Durand City Council adopts 2015 budget

In a regular meeting held November 24, the Durand City Council adopted the 2015 budget. City Engineer Russ Kiviniemi reported they are closer to finalizing quantities for the Washington, Ninth, and...

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