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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Sally Schlosser

Sally B. Schlosser age 92 of Hudson, died Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Christian Community Care Center in Hudson. Sally was born on September 16, 1922, in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of...

Highway Department recognizes retirees for years of service

The Pepin County Highway Department recognized four retirees this month for their years of service. From left: Dallas Heitman, 26 1/2 years; James Elberg, 28 years; Patrick Kothbauer, 24 years; Barb Traun, 16 years.

Mission trip offers eye-opening experience

Heather Wittig, second from left, recently completed a mission trip in Honduras with the Living Waters program. She and a team helped repair water wells in poor communities. Wittig is pictured with Pastor Kyle Gunderson, Joe Draxler, and Scott Demers.

For one local woman, a mission trip through church was an amazing, eye-opening experience. Heather Wittig, who lives in Eau Galle and attends Cedarbrook Church in Menomonie, recently completed a...

Pepin County exploring options for senior meal site location

The Riverview Community Center, located at 606 E Madison Street, is the current location of the senior meal site. Due to changes in State funding, Pepin County Human Services may have to seek a new location for its five-times-per-week meal offerings to seniors in the community.

For many years, Pepin County Human Services has been utilizing the Riverview Community Center as its meal site location for seniors. "The County currently rents the Riverview Community Center for...

Pepin-Alma football team awarded Fall Sportsmanship Award

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, has selected the team Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2014 Fall State Championships. The...

Sheriff recognized for 28 years of service to Pepin County

Pepin County Board Chairman Pete Adler presented Sheriff John Andrews with a plaque to recognize his 28 years of service to the county on December 17 at a retirement potluck lunch in the County Board Room at the Pepin County Government Center. Barb Traun was also recognized for 16 years of working for the County in various positions.

Pepin County to phase out home care program by July 1

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...

Locals reflect on Christmas, 100 years ago

In-laws Galen Kees, 100 years old, and Theone Kees, 101 years old, sat to talk about Christmas memories from when they were children.

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....

Initial appearance held for State of Wisconsin versus Kevin Elberg case

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...

Durand area mourns loss of local businessman

Roger Kallstrom owned Roger's IGA in Durand from 1966 to 1996. Previously a dairy farmer, Kallstrom and his family worked in the grocery business for many years.

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,...

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