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Two-year-old Bailee Stackhouse bravely fights cancer

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. “She’s our everything,” Brandon Stackhouse said about his two-year-old daughter Bailee. “To be told she has cancer, it’s been devastating. I wouldn’t wish this on anybody.” Brandon and his wife Sara live in Spring Valley with Bailee. In January, they received a phone call from their daycare provider telling them that she had noticed blood in Bailee’s urine. They took her to the doctor that day and were told that […]

State Veterans Home in Fillmore County no longer just a dream

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the State Home Construction Grants for 2021. Governor Tim Walz announced on March 30 that the three proposed new State Veteran Homes will each receive federal funding this year. The veterans home in Preston will be the only skilled nursing home for veterans in southeast Minnesota. Walz said, “We are pleased to be able to expand our State veterans homes into three new communities to serve our elderly […]

New owner, same great service at Matt’s Body Shop

“Business ownership was kind of always in the back of my mind as something I wanted to do,” Greg Melartin said. Melartin recently purchased Matt’s Body Shop and Tire Service in Spring Valley and fulfilled his dream of owning his own business. It started back in the fall of 2020 when Melartin stopped into the body shop for some business and noticed a “For Sale” sign. He didn’t have an interest in purchasing it, but […]

Mabel-Canton back to “full-time” learning model

The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on March 16, with all members present.  Social distancing and masks were in use.  Superintendent Gary Kuphal summarized the school’s current learning model. “Well, we’re back to what I call full-time,” said Kuphal, “We know we get to have an early out on Fridays.  We started it last week… I’m glad we’re back.”  Senior class member and student representative Colton Heintz-Kuderer agreed, saying, “It’s nice to be […]

Houston teen part of inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts

Hailey Alfson of Houston not only hopes to be an inspiration for other young girls, but has committed to being a mentor to help them achieve their goals. As one of America’s first female Eagle Scouts, Alfson sees the importance of being a leader and paying it forward. At 17, she is a junior at Houston High School, where she is involved in basketball and soccer. While in the past she has run track, this […]

#SoltauStrong; local teen taking on cancer

“Shock” and “devastation” are the words that Kindra Soltau uses to describe the feeling she got after her 17-year-old son Wesley’s recent diagnosis with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymphatic system. LeRoy-Ostrander High School junior Wesley Soltau’s cancer journey started back in December of 2020 when his girlfriend Ashley noticed a lump on his neck. “She looked at his neck and noticed that it looked funny,” said Kindra, “and it went from there, […]

COVID-19 News in Fillmore County

Fillmore County Journal - CODID-19 news and information in Fillmore County Minnesota

COVID-19 vaccination program: patience is key

February 8, 2021

COVID-19 update as of January 21, 2021

January 25, 2021

Governor Walz directs $67.3 million to businesses impacted by COVID-19 closures

January 14, 2021

USPS mail delivery challenged with COVID

January 11, 2021

View more information on businesses and resources related to the COVID-19

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Schaeffer Academy eighth grader is the Southeast Minnesota Spelling Bee Champion

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal

Minnesota’s unemployment rate dips to 4.3% in February Minnesota continues 2021 job gains

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal - Gas Prices

Minnesota gas price update

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal - Rushford Village

Rushford Village receives bridge report; preps for road tour

April 12, 2021 By Karen Reisner

Fillmore County Journal - Lanesboro, MN

Lanesboro Council addresses pothole issue

April 12, 2021 By Hannah Wingert

Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Jail needs information on YouTube video

April 12, 2021 By Karen Reisner

Fountain gets updates; hears citizen concerns

April 12, 2021 By Kirsten Zoellner

Fountain farmer wins top placement in national corn yield contest

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal

Approximately $100 million available for wildlife habitat grants in Minnesota Council seeks funding requests for wide variety of programs that restore, protect and enhance Minnesota habitat

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal - U of MN

New farm safety video available from UMN Extension, American Family Insurance

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal

Cub Scout Pack 53 food shelf donation drive a success

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal - Ostrander, MN

Ostrander water tower colors discussed

April 12, 2021 By Rich Wicks

Fillmore County Journal - Preston, MN

Preston Historical Society proposal to restore the depot

April 12, 2021 By Karen Reisner

MNVA Germany trip okayed

April 12, 2021 By Troy Christianson

Sports

Spring Grove handles Houston in baseball opener, 13-2

April 12, 2021 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Leahy voted Lion MVP; Spring Grove girls honor four

April 12, 2021 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Massive Half Sends Hurricanes to Defeat in State Quarters

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Young baseball Lions step into varsity spotlight, open at Houston

April 5, 2021 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Peterson voted Spring Grove volleyball top honor

April 5, 2021 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Grinde repeats MVP; Spring Grove gridders honor five teammates

April 5, 2021 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

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Pastor Devotions: Dear God

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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

Letter to the Editor

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Stan Gudmundson, Fillmore County Journal - Col. Stan Gudmundson

Tribal America

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One Moment, Please… Teacher appreciation

April 5, 2021 By Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Preston, MN

Funding for Fillmore County Veterans Home finally secured

April 5, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Sen. Miller: “Fantastic news” federal funding is official for Preston veterans home

April 5, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Columnists

Hobby: Shawn Hoff stays busy with guitar hobby

April 12, 2021 By Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

The Working Mom - Tammy Danielson

Working Mom

April 12, 2021 By Tammy Danielson Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journa; - Lee Epps

Peering at the Past String phones possible before electric telephone service

April 12, 2021 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

The grass is always greener in the Easter basket

April 12, 2021 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Hobby: A lifelong love of woodworking helps Andy Walsh relax

April 5, 2021 By Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- A little of this a little of that

A Little of This A Little Of That

April 5, 2021 By Kathy Little Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journa; - Lee Epps

Peering at the Past McPhail founded two county seats, fought two wars, dueled on foot

April 5, 2021 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Al Batt

I wouldn’t have to burn it behind me

April 5, 2021 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Blake Coleman Obituary - Fillmore County Journal

Blake Coleman

April 14, 2021

Rossmer Olson Obituary - Fillmore County Journal

Rossmer Olson

April 14, 2021

Allene Haugstad Obituary - Fillmore County Journal

Allene Haugstad

April 14, 2021

Fillmore County Journal - Lawrence "Mick" Rathbun Obituary

Lawrence “Mick” Rathbun

April 14, 2021

Blake Christensen obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Blake Christensen

April 13, 2021

Victor Denny obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Victor Edwin Denny

April 13, 2021

Helen Novlan obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Helen Dorothy Novlan

April 13, 2021

Diane Vogen obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Diane Jeanette Vogen

April 13, 2021

Kris Fairchild obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Kris Fairchild

April 13, 2021

Roger Tienter obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Roger Eugene Tienter

April 13, 2021

Rodney Skare obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Rodney “Rod” Skare

April 13, 2021

Michael Roney obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Michael “Mike” Roney

April 13, 2021

Kathryn Malley obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Kathryn (Patty) Virginia Malley

April 13, 2021

Fillmore County Journal - Beverly Brenno Obituary

Beverly Brenno

April 8, 2021

Fillmore County Journal - David Haug Obituary

David “Dave” Haug

April 7, 2021

Fillmore County Journal - Leon Odenbrett Obituary

Leon Odenbrett

April 7, 2021

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