Due to restrictive budget dollars, Pepin County will be phasing out its home care program, which has been offered for 48 years.
"Every year at budget time the cost of programs are examined," said...
When Galen Kees and his sister-in-law, Theone Kees, were children, Christmas wasn't quite the same as it is today.
Galen was born June 11, 1914, and celebrated his 100th birthday this summer....
An initial appearance was held Monday in Pepin County Court for the State of Wisconsin versus Kevin J. Elberg.
Judge James Duvall was helped by an interpreter, Ms. Yang. Elberg was represented by...
A long-time Durand grocery store owner passed away last week, rekindling fond memories of a small, locally-owned business.
Roger Kallstrom, former owner of Roger's IGA in Durand, was born May 24,...
The Durand City/Rural Fire Department has named Chris Bates the 2014 Firefighter of the Year.
Bates has been with the Department for seven years, and is active on fire calls, accidents, and other...
A senior at Durand High School this year recently experienced his first snowfall, and will be celebrating his first Christmas with his host family.
Mohammed Al Saleh, from Saudi Arabia, is the lone...
The Tri-Parish Hispanic Ministry was formed six years ago, and has since celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe every year on the Sunday nearest the December 12 holy day.
When it began with Father David...
Members of the Hmong community in Wisconsin attended a peaceful rally December 5 in Durand to call for justice.
A peaceful rally led by Hmong United for Justice, a coalition of students and leaders...
Years ago, one local tree seller said the tree of choice for Chirstmas was a spruce.
"They lost their needles quick," said Sharon Bauer, owner of Chippewa Valley Evergreens. "We'd be playing in the...
In a special meeting held Monday, December 1, the Durand City Council adopted the tax levy.
City Administrator Josh Eggleston reported he got questions answered about missing information on the...