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Ansel Espinoza, 18 months, had some refreshing ice cream along with his mom, Anna Espinoza at Olmsted County Breakfast on the Farm. Photos by Barb Jeffers

Breakfast on the Farm a Huge Hit

July 7, 2025 By Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

As the kick-off to Rochesterfest, the annual Olmsted County Breakfast on the Farm gives visitors an opportunity to visit … Read Story

Attendees filled the seats at the June 24 Houston County Commission meeting to share their opinions regarding the proposed special recreational vehicle ordinance. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Houston County Residents Weigh in On Cannabis Fees and Special Use Vehicle Ordinance

June 30, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

The June 24 meeting of the Houston County Commission was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Eric Johnson, followed by … Read Story

Payson Simonson of Chatfield checks out her favorite cows. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Johnson’s Rolling Acres Dairy Night on the Farm

June 23, 2025 By Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Johnson’s Rolling Acres was this year’s host for Fillmore County Dairy Night on the Farm the evening of June 14; … Read Story

News

Labor and Industry Announces 2025 Youth Skills Training Grant Recipients

July 7, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal - Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Awards $345,985 in Organizational Grants To Support Arts Programming Across Southeastern Minnesota

July 7, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Ansel Espinoza, 18 months, had some refreshing ice cream along with his mom, Anna Espinoza at Olmsted County Breakfast on the Farm. Photos by Barb Jeffers

Fillmore County Approves Three-Year Contract with LELS

July 7, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Village Audited; Wades Through Public Works Items

July 7, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Emergency Resolution Approved After June 25 Storms Caused Over $120K in Damage

July 7, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

The Rushford-Peterson School Board discussed the next step in the proposed building referendum. From left to right: Jeff Michel, Carl Schollmeier, Ken Sawle, Nancy Snyder, HR/Payroll Clerk Megan Boyum, Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard, Chair Amy Woxland, and Chris Grindland. Matt Helgemoe was absent. Photo by Wanda Hanson

R-P School Waiting for Clarification on Building Financing

June 30, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Fillmore County Public Health Office Upgrades

June 30, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Chatfield Approves Five-Year Street Plan and Issuance of Reconstruction Bonds

June 30, 2025 By Karen Reisner

“Let’s have Harmony” is the theme of this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Harmony, Minn. Photo submitted

Fillmore Central Strength and Agility Well Attended

June 30, 2025 By Hannah Wingert

caledonia

Caledonia Considers Land Purchases, Hears Downtown Parking Concerns

June 30, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Rushford Council’s Successful Work Session

June 30, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Village Comp Plan Nears Completion

June 23, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Sports

Postseason Baseball Awards

June 30, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Spring Grove trap shooters finished as state runner-up at the 2025 MSHSL Clay Target State Championships (all classes). Above from left are Garrett Waldenberger, Izaak Morken, Isaac Vick, Christian Bjerke, Tyler Turner and Roland Bjerke. Below from left are Assistant Coach Tim Vick and Head Coach Christian Bjerke. Photo submitted

Spring Grove Trap is State Runner-Up; Miner Excels for Kingsland

June 30, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Fillmore Central girls golf, in its 11th straight state meet, finished third at the 2025 Class A tourney. Pictured (left to right) are Head Coach Aaron Mensink, Maddie Topness, Myleigh Scheevel, Lily Miller, Annika Mensink, Ella Diersen, and Assistant Coach Andy Todd. Photo by Chris Mensink

Golf (6/23)

June 23, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

GMLOKS sophomore Tate Goergen passes the finish line well in front of his foes to win the Class A 800-meter state title. Goergen’s performance was one of two area state titles at the Class A State Track and Field Meet. Photo by Paul Trende

Boldt and Goergen Titles Highlight State Track and Field Meet

June 23, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

The Spring Grove clay target (trap) team placed fourth at the Class 4A state championships and qualified for the overall, all-classes state tournament, conducted by the Minnesota State High School League. Photo submitted

Spring Grove Shooters Advance to MSHSL State Tournament

June 23, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Caledonia baseball is the 2025 Section 1AA runner-up. Shawn Bauer’s Warriors went 18-8 on the year, only losing (twice) to Pine Island (8-2 and 6-0) in the playoffs, including the 1AA championship game. Warrior baseball has won 37 games the last two years. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball: Warriors Cannot Solve Panthers Puzzle, Fall in 1AA Title Game

June 16, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Elsa Blum

Softball (6/16)

June 16, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Holdyn Willford, Lanesboro, All-State 2nd year. Photo submitted

Knights, Burros, Cougars, Hurricanes Capture Conference Trap Titles

June 16, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Turning in one of many top 1A meet performances was the GMLOKS boys 4x400 (back Zach Reiland and Carter Glynn, front Kaleb Yunker and Tate Goergen), which was section champ. Goergen (800-meters) also did so individually while Reiland (300-hurdles) also made state. Photo by Paul Trende

Track and Field: GMLOKS, RPH, LFCMC and Chatfield Bountiful in State Qualifiers

June 9, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

For an 11th straight year, Fillmore Central girls golf is Section 1A champ. The Falcons overcame a four-stroke deficit to Lanesboro after Day 1 to beat the Burros 724 to 738. Pictured are Head Coach Aaron Mensink, Maddie Topness, Annika Mensink, Myleigh Scheevel, Lily Miller, Ella Diersen and Assistant Coach Andy Todd. Photo by Chris Mensink

Golf (6/9)

June 9, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

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Latest Commentary

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

Letter about: do you remember?…

June 9, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

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

Letter about rallies for democracy…

June 2, 2025 By Commentary Submissions 6 Comments

One Moment, Please… Another New Feature: Arts & Entertainment

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…

May 12, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Columnists

I’d Fallen Prey to the Treachery of an Ambitious Appetite

July 7, 2025 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Flashback – County Seat was Coveted Prize in the 1850s

July 7, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Experiencing God Through Community and Nature

July 7, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journa; - Lee Epps

Peering at the Past – New Families, New Homes for “Take-In” Kids

July 7, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Charles McCabe obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Charles Phillip “Charlie” McCabe

July 10, 2025

Judith Knutson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Judith Ann Knutson

July 10, 2025

Merlin “Dugar” Osmonson

July 9, 2025

Mary Munns obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Mary Munns

July 8, 2025

Pete (Ralph) Kofoot obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Pete (Ralph) Kofoot

July 8, 2025

Michael Nelson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Michael A. Nelson

July 8, 2025


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