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Stopping those who don’t stop

Mike Bernard of Bernard Bus Service, Chatfield, exclaimed, “I don’t understand how there can be confusion?  Stop arms on school buses are great big, red signs with flashing red lights that say ‘STOP!’  STOP means STOP!” Bernard has been in the bus business for 36 years. The family business, in its 76th year, serves the Chatfield, Rushford-Peterson and Mabel-Canton school districts. He’s seen numerous drivers drive around bus stop arms, endangering students. Says Bernard, “Our […]

City of Canton honors 20-year employee

Public works director Jon Nordsving was recognized during the March 8 Canton City Council meeting in honor of celebrating his 20th anniversary working for the city. Nordsving presented his report to the council immediately after his recognition, simply saying, “We are geared up and ready to plow snow again.” The meeting opened with a public hearing regarding the zoning map for the city, which designates areas in town where industrial, commercial, residential and agricultural properties […]

Congregation expands ministry with establishment of new church in Harmony

New and small beginnings can lead to big impacts. That was the message shared at the first Harmony service of the Root River Community Church on Sunday, January 29. The congregation, which had originated in Rushford with a small group in 1995, has now expanded its ministry to Harmony. The church is currently operating from the former Nativity Catholic Church, but purchased land in July 2022, where the congregation plans to build a new worship […]

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Harmony’s Small Cities Grant is underway

March 20, 2023 By Hannah Wingert

Fillmore County Journal - Harmony, MN

Harmony to host bloodmobile on March 28

March 20, 2023 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal- Rushford, MN

Rushford approves water tower restoration

March 20, 2023 By Kirsten Zoellner

Assessment hearing, audit top SV council agenda

March 20, 2023 By Paula Barness

Hokah City Council approves major city water system improvements

March 20, 2023 By Frederick Beseler

caledonia

Ag zoning moratorium comes to an end

March 20, 2023 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Clean audit for city of Houston

March 20, 2023 By Wanda Hanson

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Chatfield takes step to improve Haven Wall access

March 20, 2023 By Karen Reisner

Whalan City Council reconsidering proposed short term lodging ordinance

March 20, 2023 By Frederick Beseler

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Houston County historic courthouse to get a new roof

March 20, 2023 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Sports

McHugh, Hammel honored by SEC cage coaches

March 22, 2023 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Boys Basketball: L/P Lights It Up Early, Ends FC’s Season

March 20, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports - High School Basketball

Boys Basketball: Trojans Test #1 Goodhue, Fall in Quarters

March 20, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Boys Basketball: Warriors Get Past Chatfield, Fall to PEM in Semis

March 20, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Girls Basketball: Vikings Stymie Larks, GM Finishes as 1A Runner-Up

March 20, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Girls Basketball: Gadient’s Quotient Too Much For “Runner-Up” Warriors

March 20, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Boys Basketball: Spring Grove Grinds, Surges into Section Finals

March 20, 2023 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Much better ball-handling, more wins for Spring Grove girls

March 16, 2023 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Spring Grove Boys Basketball

Threes and “D” send Spring Grove boys into section finals

March 16, 2023 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Girls Basketball: Warriors Push “Forward” to 1AA Title Game

March 13, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Girls Wrestling: Hendrickson, Smith, & Berg are Runners-up

March 13, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Girls Basketball: Larks Make Second Straight 1A Title Game

March 13, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Boys Wrestling: Chat’s Berg & Schott, Cal’s Ginther State Champions

March 13, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Girls Basketball: Burros Hold Off Knights, Fall Short-handed to Hayfield in Semis

March 13, 2023 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

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

Letter to the editor about why does Sen. Miller vote against our interest?…

March 13, 2023 By Commentary Submissions 7 Comments

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Grants support early literacy & community beautification

March 6, 2023 By Tim Penny Leave a Comment

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

Letter to the editor about 92 and counting – some thoughts on aging…

February 27, 2023 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

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

Letter to the editor about questions left on the table…

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Columnists

Cargo pants, gateway to adventure or a man’s purse pants?

March 20, 2023 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- A Goodly Heritage

A Goodly Heritage

March 20, 2023 By Wenda Grabau Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journa; - Lee Epps

Peering at the Past Winslows on the water – from Cape Horn to Houston County

March 20, 2023 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Spring into the Lenten season

March 20, 2023 By Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Obituaries

Susan Storlie obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Susan Ann Storlie

March 23, 2023

Richard Dahl obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Richard “Dick” Alan Bahl

March 23, 2023

Nathaniel Ramirez obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Nathaniel L. Ramirez

March 22, 2023

Paul Alden obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Paul Alden

March 22, 2023

Marvin Gorham obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Marvin Dean Gorham

March 21, 2023

Donald "Buzz" Riehl obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Donald “Buzz” Riehl

March 20, 2023

Virgil Weiss obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Virg Weiss

March 20, 2023

Marilyn Blexrud obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Marilyn JoAnne Blexrud

March 20, 2023

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