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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Fur, Fish, and Game putting old Arkansaw store back to use

The Arkansaw Fur, Fish, and Game Club recently purchased the old store in Arkansaw to open it up for clubs and rental. Pictured are officers of the club. Back: Jason Unser-Vice President, Chad Mose-Board Member. Front: Mary Jo Pittman-treasurer, Curt Chilson-Board Member, Jon Kelton-President.

The Arkansaw Fur, Fish, and Game Club began talking about finding a better place to have its meetings back in June. "We had a meeting with all the members to discuss purchasing the old store in...

Nugget Lake County Park part of interim forest management plan

Nugget Lake County Park in Pierce County was placed under an interim plan to guide the management of forest resources in the park. The interim plans will guide forest management on the property...

Less than two weeks remain in Pepin County Sheriff's election race

Sheriff's deputy Joel Wener is the Republican candidate for Pepin County Sheriff on the November 4 ballot.

Less than two weeks remain for Pepin County Sheriff candidates Kevin Glander and Joel Wener to campaign for the election. The following is a series of questions the candidates were asked to answer...

Durand City Council approves resignation

In a regular meeting held October 8, the Durand City Council approved the resignation of City Police Officer Rachel Obiden. City Engineer Russ Kiviniemi updated the Council on the Washington, Ninth...

Local students attend fall Conservation Field Days

Fifth and sixth graders from Pepin and St. Mary's listened to an introduction from Pepin County Conservationist Chase Cummings last week at Weiss Family Farms, for the semi-annual Conservation Field Days.

Area fifth and sixth graders once again had a chance to learn about conservation at the fall Conservation Field Days October 7-8, held at Weiss Family Farms outside of Durand. The first field day...

Local Scouts working on projects to achieve Eagle rank

Hunter Unser is one of two local Scouts currently working on his Eagle project. His project is titled the "Segar-Taylor Field Restoration Project," which involves the restoration of the ball field near Eau Galle.

Two area Scouts have nearly completed their Eagle project, to achieve the highest rank of Scouting. Tim Brunner and Hunter Unser have both been working hard to complete their respective projects,...

Durand graduate completes youth apprenticeship program

Marcia Berger, left, and Todd Poeschel, right, presented Cassidy Weber with a Youth Apprenticeship certificate at Security Financial Bank October 3. Cassidy is the first Durand High School student to complete the apprenticeship program. She is a 2014 DHS graduate

2014 Durand High School graduate, Cassidy Weber, recently completed the Youth Apprenticeship Program at Security Financial Bank in Durand. The program, which is part of a statewide School-to-Work...

Area schools receive high marks in second year of district report cards

For the second year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has given school districts in the State school report cards, evaluating priority areas in school districts. The Durand School...

Plum City School District receives partnership grant

According to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, about 450 mathematics teachers across the state are gaining knowledge and skills to increase student achievement...

Lund Fire Department celebrating 60 years of service

The Lund Fire Department is celebrating 60 years of service on Saturday. With 28 active members and six trucks, the department averages around 25 calls per year and serves a fire district over approximately 120 square miles. An open house is being held on Saturday from 12-4 p.m.

Founded in 1954, the Lund Fire Department is celebrating 60 years of service on Saturday. According to firefighter Gary Samuelson, area townships including Maiden Rock, Pepin, Lund, and the Village...

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