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Fillmore Central School Board, around the table clockwise: Carrie Mathison, Shelly Topness (partially hidden), Brian Michel, Sue Sikkink, Heath Olstad, Craig Britton. Photo by Hannah Wingert

Fillmore Central Resumes Activity Fees 11w19

June 2, 2025 By Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Superintendent Heath Olstad reviewed the recent elementary field trips with the school board at their regular May 27 … Read Story

A visual reminder that outlines key warning signs of fraud, including secrecy, fear-based manipulation, unrealistic promises, aggressive demands, and requests for gift cards or cryptocurrency – tactics commonly used to deceive victims. AI generated image

“I Was Almost Scammed Out of $10,000”: Fillmore County Sees Surge in Fraud Targeting Seniors 2j633i

June 2, 2025 By Zech Sindt Leave a Comment

Jerome Grehl thought he was on Wells Fargo’s website when he tried to make a small online purchase for one of his … Read Story

Seen in the new press box are Randy Paulson, announcer and Jeff Debuhr, head track coach explaining the duties of timing to Sarah Thieke. Photo by Mary Allen

Chatfield Builds New Press Box 4j1vp

May 26, 2025 By Mary Allen Leave a Comment

Chatfield School District used their new press box for the first time this year at a track meet on April 24, 2025.  The … Read Story

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The husband and wife team of Annie Kang and Adam McCabe are the new owners of Stone Mill Hotel & Suites. Photo by Barb Jeffers

June 2, 2025 By Barb Jeffers

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Chatfield Authorizes Closure of 2022A Construction Fund 1a6n2u

June 2, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Planning Commission Approves Propane Facility 2c5e2m

June 2, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Kingsland School Board Looks Toward Future After Referendum Fails 6q4j5n

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende

June 2, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Houston County Extends Moratorium on Commercial Solar Projects 186bl

June 2, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Rushford Clarifies CEDA Program 3363j

June 2, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

caledonia

Caledonia Receives Clean Audit for 2024 29hb

June 2, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Caledonia Public Schools Holds Short Board Meeting in May 2l6r

May 26, 2025 By Kaitlin Longha

Fillmore County Journal - Preston, Minnesota

Preston Ordinance Modifications 503p4z

May 26, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Village to Set Hearing on Ordinances b91z

May 26, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Mabel-Canton Senior Rachelle Tollefsrud was presented with a service award at the May 20 school board meeting. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Mabel-Canton School Board Approves Sale of Bonds 1s1dc

May 26, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

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Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports

Hot Shots 6v466k

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Lanesboro boys and girls golf teams (above) each won their respective SEC meets. Coached by Tim Opat and Dusty McCabe, boys team  are Jack Brogle, Holdyn Willford, Kyle Ruen, Dayton Haugen, Grant Horihan and Jack Lawston. Girls  are Grace Tufte, Jentrey Schreiber, Addison McCabe, Ellie McCabe, Bella Thomas and Taylor Hanson. Photos submitted

Golf (6/2) 1334r

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

At the Sub-2 track and field meet, Chatfield’s Ross Stoehr was one of the squad’s top performers, qualifying thrice for the 1A Meet including winning the above 110-meter hurdles. Stoehr also moved on in the High Jump and 300-meter hurdles. Photo by Christine Vreeman

Post-Season Track and Field 2i1k6k

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Caledonia second baseman Tanner Ginther goes into foul territory to make a nice play on the ball as teammates Garrett Konz (near) and Mason King (far) are also pictured. Defense and pitching earned Caledonia play-offs wins in their first two games, 4-0 over Lake City, and 8-0 over Randolph. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball (6/2) 643i4m

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Chatfield’s Katryn Johnson and Rylee Urban (center) hug it out while teammates Grace Finley (#12), Brynn Horsman (#27), and Makenna Dornack are also overjoyed after the Gophers came back from down 4-0 to beat Cannon Falls 5-4, securing them a spot against Randolph in the 1AA final four “no-loss” game. Photo by Paul Trende

Softball (6/2) 582c2m

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports

Hot Shots 6v466k

May 26, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

After an infield hit, Rushford-Peterson’s Cayden Lea tries to catch Caledonia’s Jack Schmitz leaning off third base (to no avail). The play was part of a seven-run sixth that led to a 13-3 Caledonia win, as the Warriors (14-6) posted their second straight 4-1 week. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball (5/26) 4m3x6

May 26, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

For the fifth time in five years, GMLOKS girls track and field finished top two at the State True Team meet. They narrowly took second (543.5 to 538), this time missing the championship as Section 1A rival Cotter/Hope Lutheran claimed first. Photo submitted

Track and Field (5/26) 163k1k

May 26, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Houston softball poses with teammate Emily Botcher (front row, fourth from left), who amassed her 300th career strikeout in an 8-0 win over Spring Grove (where the senior was a late hit away from a no-hitter). With the win, the Hurricanes also claimed a share of the SEC title with Southland. Photo by Paul Trende

Softball (5/26) 1398

May 26, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Golf (5/26) 6u205e

May 26, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

School News 4p295p

Latest Commentary 2b632y

Fillmore County Journal - Weekly Newspaper Serving Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country - Letter to the Editor

Letter about rallies for democracy… cv2g

June 2, 2025 By Commentary Submissions 3 Comments

May 19, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Weekly Newspaper Serving Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country - Letter to the Editor

Letter about farms… 2z5s6r

May 12, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

The Christian Faith n5d6y

May 5, 2025 By Commentary Submissions 1 Comment

Columnists 3qy14

Addison Solum was the 2024 winner of the bubble gumball guessing game. She not only took home the title, but all 460 gumballs. Her winning guess was 467. Photo submitted

Founders Day Celebrates 10 Years in Downtown Caledonia 4j4v56

June 2, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee 1 Comment

Fillmore County Journa; - Lee Epps

Peering at the Past – Bound For Swede Bottom: Storms, Sweet Tea and Two Blind Horses 123ro

June 2, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Rev. Anders Nelson

Pastor Devotions – Peace: Our Perpetual Prayer 6x1a15

June 2, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- A Goodly Heritage

A Goodly Heritage – An Afternoon with My Grandson 14445p

June 2, 2025 By Wenda Grabau Leave a Comment

Obituaries 1y311y

Thomas Bechtel obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Thomas Harold Bechtel 2c2bl

June 5, 2025

Marlys Johnson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Marlys Jean Johnson j4366

June 4, 2025

Jerome O'Connor obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Jerome Michael O’Connor 18725k

June 4, 2025

Roma Michel obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Roma Leone (Adair) Michel 6x405o

June 3, 2025

Wynn Thacher obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Wynn Lee Thacher 4k5s44

May 29, 2025

Gloria Best obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Gloria Rosemary Best 3j3g

May 28, 2025


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