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updated: Thu Jul 17, 2008 07:14 pm

Durand News

Local news for Durand, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | Dunn County News

Great River Rumble begins in Menomonie

The City of Durand will host the Great River Rumble on Monday, July 28. The Rumble involves more than 100 canoeists and kayakers who will arrive in Durand during the late afternoon and spend the night before ...

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Related Topix: Menomonie, WI

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Bike traffic increase needs attention

Are they bold crusaders for bicycle rights or simply rebels without a cause? I'm referring to the young cyclists who were cited by Eau Claire police May 30 for riding two-abreast as a group on South Hastings ...

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Related Topix: Pepin County, WI, Chippewa County, WI

Tue Jul 08, 2008

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Convenience Store Offers Recycling To Its Customers

A Pepin County convenience store is offering its customers a chance to go green.

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Related Topix: Pepin County, WI, Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire Metro

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Volunteer goes to help flood victims

Volunteer work has been part of Gene Koci's life for decades. "I've been an active Lion for 35 years," the Eau Claire man said.

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Related Topix: Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire Metro, Viola, WI, Soldiers Grove, WI

Wed Jun 18, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Program helps kids learn basics of tractor operation

It was all that 12 boys could do Wednesday to contain themselves from getting on a tractor to show their driving skills at a Durand-area implement dealer.

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Related Topix: Pepin County, WI, Agriculture, Science, Arkansaw, WI

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Cities work with FEMA on flood insurance

By Chris Vetter Unlike many rivers in the southern half of the state, the water level on the Chippewa River through Durand is up only a little this week, not enough to cause concern, said city ...

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Related Topix: Lake Delton, WI, FEMA, US News

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Minnesota men accused of stealing money, checks

Three Minnesota men are accused of entering dozens of unlocked vehicles in Buffalo County and taking more than $1 million in valuables.

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers, Buffalo County, WI

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Dunn County News

Menomonie, Durand join to host National Trails Day events Saturday

Bicyclists, skaters and walkers will be hitting the Red Cedar and Chippewa River State Trails on Saturday, June 7 to celebrate National Trails Day and experience the festivities being held in the cities of ...

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Related Topix: Menomonie, WI

Mon Jun 02, 2008

Dunn County News

New book details Durand crime of 1881

Newly-released, Brothers in Blood profiles the story of Ed and Alonzo Maxwell, who made history in Durand in 1881 by gunning down two lawmen.

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Related Topix: Canada, Dunn County, WI, Pepin, WI

Sat May 31, 2008

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

One Million Dollars in Items Found

Officers find more than a million dollars worth of stolen items during a traffic stop in Buffalo County.

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Related Topix: Buffalo County, WI

Fri May 23, 2008

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Maas-Brantner Engagement Announced

Jessie Brantner and Garrett Maas are pleased to announce their engagement. Jessie is the daughter of Nancy and Doug Brantner of Durand, Wis.

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Related Topix: Minong, WI

Wed May 21, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Xcel to begin management of Tyrone area

More than three miles of undeveloped shoreline along the lower Chippewa River and 4,350 acres of forests, fields, creeks and river terraces make Xcel Energy's Tyrone area rich in natural assets.

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Related Topix: Pepin County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Xcel Energy, Energy

Fri May 16, 2008

Leader-Telegram

One with nature Fresh Art Spring Tour painter prefers to work outdoors

“It has very muted tones. What I like about it is it is kind of dreamy and peaceful.”

If You GoTour Stops What : Fresh Art Spring Tour 2008. When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. via Leader-Telegram

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Related Topix: Plum City, WI, Menomonie, WI, Pierce County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Maiden Rock, WI

Wed May 14, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Time is right for family to show off farm

“I'm glad we raised our family in the country”

The Auth family will host the Dunn County Dairy Breakfast on Saturday at their Eau Galle-area farm. via Leader-Telegram

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Related Topix: Breakfast, Life, Food, Dunn County, WI, Cheese, Eau Galle, WI, Drink, Milk

Mon May 12, 2008

Leader-Telegram

State not likely to surrender top cheese spot

“Our cheese is always better than theirs anyway, even if they could produce more”

Cheeseheads don't need to be bleu: Experts say predictions that California will soon overtake Wisconsin as the nation's top cheese producer are unlikely to come true. via Leader-Telegram

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Related Topix: Eau Galle, WI, California, California Government, Life, Food, Cheese

Thu May 08, 2008

Leader-Telegram

In good hands

“It is snapshots in time of mom's hands holding their child's hand all through life”

In good hands A new book captures moments shared between mothers and sons. By Troy Espe ALMA - A writer, artist and singer have combined on a fitting tribute for Mother's Day. via Leader-Telegram

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Related Topix: Plum City, WI, Alma, WI, Pepin County, WI

Mon May 05, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Building a presence

“As a community service, I try to find those out and add them (to the site)”

The following Web sites offer viewers a variety of online information about various Chippewa Valley communities. via Leader-Telegram

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Related Topix: Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire Metro, Chippewa Falls, WI, Menomonie, WI

Fri Apr 25, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Elmwood schools pick youth and experience

“The district couldn't afford to have a lull or honeymoon period”

Adam Zenner has moved rapidly up school administration levels, and apparently for good reasons. via Leader-Telegram

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Mondovi, WI, Chippewa Falls, WI

Mon Apr 14, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Winter not quite finished with area

“It will be real wet, heavy snow”

Updated: 4/9/2008 11:32:02 PM PRINT COMMENT Durand Flooding Recent snow and rain have led to some flooding on the Chippewa River south of Eau Claire. via Leader-Telegram

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Related Topix: Chippewa Falls, WI, Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire Metro, Weather

Sat Apr 12, 2008

Leader-Telegram

A flood really may not be a flood

“It's probably big news in Durand”

Durand-area residents who live close to the Chippewa River received a pleasant surprise this week. via Leader-Telegram

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Related Topix: Pepin County, WI, Geology, Science, Technical Services, Weather, Middleton, WI

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