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Alex Shapiro, with the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail, attended the Whalan City Council meeting on April 14, 2025, to provide information about the proposed trail. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Whalan Council Learns About the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail

April 21, 2025 By Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

The Whalan City Council was educated on the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail that is being planned and how Whalan could … Read Story

A customized 1941 Ford belonging to Todd Moran comes complete with a matching guitar. Photo submitted

Show and Shine Coming to Preston

April 14, 2025 By Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Get ready to enjoy Show and Shine at Preston Trout Days Car Show on Saturday, May 17! Trout Days festivities have … Read Story

ALICE trainers Sergeant Zach Swedberg, left, and Investigator Chris Frick. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Houston County’s ALICE Model Saves Lives

April 14, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee 1 Comment

On Thursday, April 3, Houston County Investigator Chris Frick and Sergeant Zach Swedberg led two active shooter training … Read Story

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MnDOT US 52 Presentation at Chatfield

April 21, 2025 By Karen Reisner

The Houston City Council listened with interest to Anna Frauenkron’s update on the ambulance service. From left to right: Emily Krage, City Aministrator Michelle Quinn, Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Steve Westby and Danny Todd. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Houston Owl Sculpture Set for Repairs

April 21, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

SEMAC Announces Recent Individual Artist Grant Awards

April 21, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Eric Ostern, Spring Grove’s newest city councilor. Photo by Kaitlin Longhauser

Spring Grove Discusses Childcare Options

April 21, 2025 By Kaitlin Longhauser

Caledonia School Board Discusses Financial Status of District

April 21, 2025 By Kaitlin Longhauser

Fillmore County Journal - Wykoff, Minnesota

Wykoff Council Accepts Resignation, Addresses Utility Project, and Approves Improvements

April 21, 2025 By Zech Sindt

Librarians from all five Houston County libraries, along with the Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) Executive Director, presented their 2024 annual report to the the Houston County Commission on Tuesday, April 14. Pictured from left to right the directors: Beth Peterson-Lee (Houston Library), Gina Herman (Hokah Library director), Stephanie Eggert (Caledonia Library), Jess Witkins (La Crescent Library), Jana Halverson (Spring Grove Library), and Krista Ross (SELCO executive director) Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

A New Chapter Begins: Houston County Libraries Showcase Improvements, Praise Support

April 21, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Mabel-Canton Athletic Director Lonnie Morken on behalf of the school recommends that the board approve the cooperative sports agreement with Spring Grove School for one more year. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Mabel-Canton School $8.9 Million Referendum Passes

April 21, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Village May See Development

April 21, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Spring Valley Projects Top Council Agenda

April 21, 2025 By Paula Barness

Caledonia City Council Selects New Civil Engineering Firm

April 21, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Rushford Will See Ordinances Published Digitally

April 21, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Sports

Hot Shots

April 21, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Golf (4/21)

April 21, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Chatfield’s Jaelyn LaPlante slips over the bar in the High Jump as her coach Jeff DeBuhr looks on in the background. LaPlante leapt 5’0” to take first in the event while also finishing second in the 100-meters. Photo by Paul Trende

Track and Field (4/21)

April 21, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore Central/Lanesboro’s Joey Pederson fields the ball back of second base, does not get the force at the bag on Mabel-Canton’s Kale Eiken, but does get the out at first. Pederson also got the pitching win as the Falcons topped the Cougars 5-2. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball (4/21)

April 21, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Chatfield’s Grace Finley looks to lay down the bunt versus TRC rival Cotter/Hope Lutheran. The undefeated Gophers (4-0) notched three impressive wins on the week, topping AAA schools Byron 10-5, Stewartville 2-1 in eight innings, and the Ramblers 10-3. Photo by Leif Erickson

Softball (4/21)

April 21, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Track and Field

April 14, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Hot Shots

April 14, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Golf (4/14)

April 14, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Spring Grove girls basketball team award honorees for 2024-2025 are from left Siri Konkel, Most Valuable, 3rd year; Emerson Ingvalson, co-Hustle Award; Kylie Hammel, GRIT Award, co-Hustle Award; and Kendal VanMinsel, Most Improved. Photo by Lee Epps

Basketball (4/14)

April 14, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Spring Grove freshman Ezra Konkel steals second base, beating the throw to GMLOK shortstop Blake Hershberger in the Lions’ 10-5 win over the Bulldogs. Photo by Lee Epps

Baseball (4/14)

April 14, 2025 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 about… Shame and Blame (Again)

April 7, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Letter about Life in the Garden…

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Letter about U.S. Postal Service…

April 7, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Where is Brad Finstad?

March 31, 2025 By Commentary Submissions 5 Comments

Columnists

Properly Planting Trees

April 21, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Pastor Devotions – One Got Out!

April 21, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Peering at the Past – The Springs, The Groves, A Bully and Big Ole

April 21, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- A Goodly Heritage

A Goodly Heritage – Do Not Forget

April 21, 2025 By Wenda Grabau Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Daniel Hutton obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Daniel Wallace Hutton

April 22, 2025

Jean Baker Tienter obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Jean Eloise Baker Tienter

April 22, 2025

Daniel Leisen obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Daniel Leo Leisen

April 22, 2025

Gerry Dix obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Gerald Arthur Dix

April 21, 2025

Charlotte Lorraine Solum

April 21, 2025

Norman Bergman

April 21, 2025

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136 St. Anthony Street
Preston, MN 55965
Office Phone: 507-765-2151
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. to Noon

Caledonia Office
103 S. Kingston Street
Caledonia, MN 55921
Office Phone: 507-725-4444
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fridays – Closed

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