Advertisment
 

Join the Topix community today: 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

updated: Fri Jul 11, 2008 01:25 pm

Pepin County News

Local, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday Jul 11 | 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 ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Durand, WI, Chippewa County, WI

Wed Jul 09, 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.

Comment?

Related Topix: Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire Metro, Durand, 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.

Comment?

Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Durand, WI, Arkansaw, WI

Wed Jun 11, 2008

WBAY

Businesses Pull Tomatoes Off Shelves, Off Menus

The death of a man in Texas may be related to a salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes.

Comment?

Related Topix: Outagamie County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Food Science, Green Bay, WI

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Winona Daily News

Buffalo County OKs contract for teen court coordinator

Positive Alternatives Inc. was contracted to coordinate services for a teen court program in Buffalo and Pepin counties.

Comment?

Related Topix: Menomonie, WI, Buffalo County, WI

Sat Jun 07, 2008

620AM WTMJ

Tomato Salmonella Outbreak Reaches Milwaukee County

Stores are pulling tomatoes from their shelves and restaurants are taking away some of their tomato-based products after people in Wisconsin and around the country are getting sick off eating them.

Comment?

Related Topix: Milwaukee County, WI

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Dunn County News

Durand to Menomonie bike ride is 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 ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Menomonie, WI, Durand, 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.

Comment?

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

Sat May 17, 2008

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

City to go international with Riverwest art show

Birds of a feather ... "The Cuckoo Then, on Every Tree," features the work of three artists: Milwaukee-based Michael Kasun , who creates small gouache paintings of birds; Racine-based Slobodan Markovic , who ... via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Comment?

Related Topix: Racine, WI, Pepin, WI

Thu May 15, 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

Comment?

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

Fri May 09, 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

Comment?

Related Topix: Durand, WI, Plum City, WI, Alma, WI

Wed May 07, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Sex assault nets 19 years

“Mr. Hawkinson forfeited the right to be with us in society.”

A former Eau Claire resident found guilty of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl about two years ago was sentenced Tuesday to 19 years in prison, but he could face a much longer period of confinement. via Leader-Telegram

Comment?

Related Topix: Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire Metro, Buffalo County, WI, Arkansaw, WI

Sun May 04, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Fingertip help

“Information about 211 has been communicated fairly significantly in the community, but we're finding there are still a lot of people who don't know about it or quite understand what it's all about”

Eau Claire County did it. So did Chippewa and Pepin counties. Now Dunn County is ready to give it a try. via Leader-Telegram

Comment?

Related Topix: Chippewa County, WI, La Crosse, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire Metro

Fri Apr 11, 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

Comment?

Related Topix: Geology, Science, Technical Services, Durand, WI, Weather, Middleton, WI

Tue Apr 08, 2008

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Sex Offender Moving To Pepin County

Durand police say Paul Clement will be paroled today. He just served a sentence for second degree sexual assault of a child. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Comment?

Related Topix: Durand, WI

Fri Apr 04, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Durand woman has charges dismissed

“After reviewing the case and talking to the girl, and engaging the witness' willingness to participate, I didn't believe the state was going to be able to get a conviction in regard to Ms. Huston.”

Criminal charges were dismissed earlier this week against a rural Durand woman who originally was charged with failing to protect her child from sexual assault and neglecting a child. via Leader-Telegram

Comment?

Related Topix: Menomonie, WI, Durand, WI

Tue Apr 01, 2008

Leader-Telegram

State Supreme Court will hear Pepin County case

The state Supreme Court will hear a Pepin County Court case on whether police made a proper search of a passenger during a traffic stop in 2004. via Leader-Telegram

Comment?

Related Topix: Drugs

Fri Mar 28, 2008

Rivertowns.net

Unemployment up again across region

“Seasonal factors again played a role in Wisconsin's labor market during February, as many industries felt the continued effects of an especially difficult winter”

Unemployment up again across region Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development say seasonal factors are the reason behind the jump in the state's unemployment rate in February. via Rivertowns.net

Comment?

Related Topix: St Croix County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI

Wed Mar 26, 2008

Brownfield Network

Wisconsin Farmers Union carbon credit meetings

“The length of the growing season, the soil type, just a variety of things.”

Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 4:26 PM by Bob Meyer The Wisconsin Farmers Union is holding a series of meetings around the state this week for people interested in learning more about selling carbon credits. via Brownfield Network

Comment?

Related Topix: Wisconsin, Menomonie, WI, Pepin, WI

Tue Mar 11, 2008

Rivertowns.net

DNR to hold meeting in Baldwin Thursday to give hunters insight into deer herds

Wildlife biologists from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be on hand give hunters in the area an insight on deer herd populations during two meetings being planned. via Rivertowns.net

Comment?

Related Topix: Dunn County, WI, Menomonie, WI

↑ Back to top

More Pepin County News

Archives

Read more articles in the Pepin County News Archives.

For up to the minute news, check out the Pepin County News Wire.

Want to add Pepin County News headlines to your web site? Get the widget here.

Pepin County News Editors

RoboBlogger

I edit this news page on Topix when no humans are available to help.

People just like you make Pepin County News on Topix better every day. If you're interested in becoming an editor, apply today!

Edits History | Editor Blog

RSS icon mobile icon

Talk about Pepin County

Topic

Last Comment

Read

Apr '08

Read all Pepin County comments »

Do you have something to say about Pepin County? Start a discussion now!

Pepin County, WI Photos

Topix Quick Poll

created by: Topix Pollster | Jan 7, 2008

Click on an option to vote

3,482

votes

  • Help
  • Hurt
  • I don't know
  • Other (comment)

Sponsored links

Find a Contractor

Get Pepin County, WI contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors

Find a Local Lawyer

Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com

Homes For Sale By Owner

Learn how to sell your home yourself
from the largest for sale by owner site.