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One of the many classes judged at this year’s MDGA spring show included a mother and her two young goats. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

New Location, Same Passion: MDGA Spring Show Shines in Southern Minnesota

June 9, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

The Minnesota Dairy Goat Association (MDGA) Spring Show was held in late May at the fairgrounds in Preston - marking the … Read Story

Fillmore Central School Board, around the table clockwise: Carrie Mathison, Shelly Topness (partially hidden), Brian Michel, Sue Sikkink, Heath Olstad, Craig Britton. Photo by Hannah Wingert

Fillmore Central Resumes Activity Fees

June 2, 2025 By Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Superintendent Heath Olstad reviewed the recent elementary field trips with the school board at their regular May 27 … Read Story

A visual reminder that outlines key warning signs of fraud, including secrecy, fear-based manipulation, unrealistic promises, aggressive demands, and requests for gift cards or cryptocurrency – tactics commonly used to deceive victims. AI generated image

“I Was Almost Scammed Out of $10,000”: Fillmore County Sees Surge in Fraud Targeting Seniors

June 2, 2025 By Zech Sindt Leave a Comment

Jerome Grehl thought he was on Wells Fargo’s website when he tried to make a small online purchase for one of his … Read Story

News

Lucas Hall, the Cinema’s new owner.

Community Builders – Lucas Hall Takes Ownership of Spring Grove Cinema

June 9, 2025 By Kaitlin Longhauser

Fillmore County Journal - Fountain, Minnesota

Pickleball May Come to Fountain

June 9, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Village Public Works Supervisor Resigns

June 9, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Houston County Commissioners Address Tax Abatements, Staffing Changes, Facility Improvements

June 9, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

In 2022, Spring Valley received a grant for a mural. Photo submitted

SMIF Awards 359.25 Gallons of Paint to Beautify Small Towns

June 9, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal - Ostrander, MN

Ostrander Council Divided on Ordinance, Moves Ahead on Dilapidated Property

June 9, 2025 By Zech Sindt

Fillmore County Budgeting Schedule

June 9, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Lanesboro Council Approves Revolving Loan for Arcade

June 9, 2025 By Hannah Wingert

Fillmore County Journal - Harmony, MN

Harmony Woman Charged with 18 Felonies for Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult

June 9, 2025 By Zech Sindt

The husband and wife team of Annie Kang and Adam McCabe are the new owners of Stone Mill Hotel & Suites. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Stone Mill Hotel & Suites Under New Ownership

June 2, 2025 By Barb Jeffers

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Chatfield Authorizes Closure of 2022A Construction Fund

June 2, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Planning Commission Approves Propane Facility

June 2, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Sports

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

Caledonia’s Ben Stemper rounds third and heads home to score on a Tyson Ginther RBI-double in the second inning of the Warriors’ playoff game versus Pine Island. Caledonia fell 8-2 in the contest, but came back and beat Cannon Falls 5-2 to make the Section 1AA championship game. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball (6/9)

June 9, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

After a fantastic 21-5 season, Houston softball finished as Section 1A runner-up. The ‘Canes lost to 1A champ B.A. twice on the week, 2-1 and 6-3, while beating Southland 11-1. It is the young Hurricanes’ best season in around two decades. Photo by Shannon Boldt

Softball (6/9)

June 9, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports

Hot Shots

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Lanesboro boys and girls golf teams (above) each won their respective SEC meets. Coached by Tim Opat and Dusty McCabe, boys team members are Jack Brogle, Holdyn Willford, Kyle Ruen, Dayton Haugen, Grant Horihan and Jack Lawston. Girls members are Grace Tufte, Jentrey Schreiber, Addison McCabe, Ellie McCabe, Bella Thomas and Taylor Hanson. Photos submitted

Golf (6/2)

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

At the Sub-2 track and field meet, Chatfield’s Ross Stoehr was one of the squad’s top performers, qualifying thrice for the 1A Meet including winning the above 110-meter hurdles. Stoehr also moved on in the High Jump and 300-meter hurdles. Photo by Christine Vreeman

Post-Season Track and Field

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Caledonia second baseman Tanner Ginther goes into foul territory to make a nice play on the ball as teammates Garrett Konz (near) and Mason King (far) are also pictured. Defense and pitching earned Caledonia play-offs wins in their first two games, 4-0 over Lake City, and 8-0 over Randolph. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball (6/2)

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Chatfield’s Katryn Johnson and Rylee Urban (center) hug it out while teammates Grace Finley (#12), Brynn Horsman (#27), and Makenna Dornack are also overjoyed after the Gophers came back from down 4-0 to beat Cannon Falls 5-4, securing them a spot against Randolph in the 1AA final four “no-loss” game. Photo by Paul Trende

Softball (6/2)

June 2, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports

Hot Shots

May 26, 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: 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

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

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

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Columnists

Pastor Devotions – Let it Grow

June 9, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journa; - Lee Epps

Peering at the Past Those Iowa Oxen Did Not Understand Swedish

June 9, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

“A plate of fried rice is like a canvas, waiting for the artist’s touch” – Chef Ming Lee

June 9, 2025 By Tim Blanski Leave a Comment

You, too, can make a flower crown. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Celebrate “The Good Old Days” in Peterson, MN

June 9, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Stanley Diersen obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Stanley Alan Diersen

June 12, 2025

Robert Maust obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Robert David Maust

June 11, 2025

Maynard Johnson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Maynard “Dusty” Johnson

June 11, 2025

Loretta Trulson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Loretta Ann Trulson

June 10, 2025

Milton Burroughs obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Milton Burroughs

June 10, 2025

Roger Skauge obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Roger Lawrence Skauge

June 10, 2025


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