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Minnesota Department of Health Honors Mary Zaffke

January 5, 2026 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recognized Houston County Public Health nurse Mary Zaffke on December 12 with … Read Story

Fillmore County’s Emergency Manager Jason Harmening and Sheriff John DeGeorge are working to contract with Everbridge for county emergency alerts after Onsolve CodeRED suffered a cyberattack in November 2025. Photo by Karen Reisner

CodeRED Cyberattack

December 29, 2025 By Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County, along with many local governments/public safety agencies nationwide, learned that the Onsolve CodeRED … Read Story

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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Awards $400,000 in Essential Services Grants

January 5, 2026 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Houston Seeks Disaster Funding

December 30, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

The Houston City Council listens to Marilyn Frauenkron Bayer as she explains the Design Team grant application process. From left to right: Marilyn Frauenkron Bayer, City Administrator Michelle Quinn, Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Steve Westby and Danny Todd. Emily Krage was absent. Photo byWanda Hanson

Houston Will Apply for Design Team Grant

December 30, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Tuohy Furniture Corporation has been a long-standing business in Chatfield, Minn., for over 70 years. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Innovation is Key at Tuohy Furniture Corporation

December 30, 2025 By Barb Jeffers

Hurricane Heroes Emma Brevig, left, and Lydia Pedretti, right, were recognized for their help during Back to School Night. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Houston Board Hears Updates on Schools’ Goals

December 30, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Outgoing Rushford Mayor Terri Benson at the December 22 council meeting. The new council will be sworn in next month. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

Rushford Begins Steps on Cooperative Site

December 29, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

The Houston County Commissioners from left to right: Cindy Wright, Eric Johnson, Kurt Zehnder, Bob Schuldt and Greg Myhre. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Houston County Levy Set With 6% Increase

December 29, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Fillmore County Journal - MN Department of Agriculture

Dispose of Holiday Greens and Christmas Trees Correctly to Protect Minnesota’s Trees and Forests – Invasive Pests Can Hide on Festive Foliage

December 29, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Wraps Up 2025 Business

December 29, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Village Nails Down Contract Decision

December 22, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Sports

Wrestling (1/5)

January 5, 2026

Rushford-Peterson senior Landon Dahl goes baseline for a reverse layup versus #9 in Class A Southland in the Trojans’ 80-71 win. Dahl scored 9 of his 11 points in the second half to help R-P hand the Rebels (5-1) their first loss. Photo by Paul Trende

Basketball (1/5)

January 5, 2026

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports

Hot Shots (12/29)

December 30, 2025

Basketball (12/29)

December 30, 2025

Wrestling (12/29)

December 30, 2025

Spring Grove/Mabel-Canton girls (left to right) Siri Konkel, Kylie Hammel, Izabel Kaufmann, Kinley Soiney and Lauren Hammel celebrate an astonishing 61-60 comeback and last-second victory over previously undefeated Southland. The Lions (5-1, 7-2) took a half game lead over the Rebels (4-1, 5-1) and Lanesboro (4-1, 5-3) atop the SEC standings. Photo by Lee Epps

Girls Basketball (12/29)

December 30, 2025

Columnists

Peering at the Past Fire – a Necessity and a Ceaseless Threat

January 5, 2026 By Lee Epps 1 Comment

Cardiac Rehabilitation is a Work of Heart

January 5, 2026 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- A Goodly Heritage

A Goodly Heritage – The Blinding Storm

January 5, 2026 By Wenda Grabau Leave a Comment

Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid

Pastor Devotions: From Christmas to Epiphany – Follow the Star

January 5, 2026 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Latest Commentary

Klobuchar Reflects on 2025 and Lays Out Priorities for the Year Ahead

December 29, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

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

Letter about checking your older financial accounts…

December 29, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Good Neighbors

December 22, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Journal Writing Project – Should Men be Allowed to Use Women’s Bathrooms?

December 15, 2025 By Commentary Submissions 1 Comment

Obituaries

Ray Lange obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Ray Lange

January 6, 2026

William Miller obituary, Fillmore County Journal

William “Bill” Miller

January 6, 2026

Phyllis Jorde obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Phyllis Arlene Jorde

January 6, 2026

James "Jake" Donlan obituary, Fillmore County Journal

James “Jake” Thomas Donlan

January 6, 2026

Lauraine Heiden obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Lauraine M. Heiden

January 6, 2026

Pauline Keefe obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Pauline Janet Keefe

January 6, 2026

View the 2024 Veterans Day Tribute, view our area veteran names,
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