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A perfect Dairy Night on the Farm

Eighty degrees with a light breeze made for a perfect night at the picturesque verdant Rumpus Ridge Farms of rural Preston June 18th. The Fillmore County Dairy Association expertly presented an event with activities for everyone. The younger attendees took full advantage of a plethora of kid-friendly activities. Inflatables — both a bounce house and a slide/obstacle course — were a hit. Tappy’s Face Painting and Balloons by Keith provided free face painting and balloon […]

Jackson Memorial Golf Classic raises $18,000 for community

The rainy weather delayed the start of the annual Jackson Memorial Golf Classic on Monday morning, June 13, by two hours. Dedicated golfers were able to complete all 18 holes and enjoy the traditional steak dinner, and raised in excess of $18,000. “The Robert Jackson Memorial Foundation was established in 2001 in memory of our good friend and colleague Robert “Bob” Jackson. Robert was an officer and director of both the Canton State Bank and […]

Popcorn stand memories

“Peanuts, popcorn, cracker jacks!” Della Marie Jetson Mehaffey can still hear her Grandpa Linstroth calling out those words to attract customers to his popcorn stand. “I’m not sure where the cracker jacks came from,” she laughed. She remembers the popcorn and the peanuts, but doesn’t recall him ever selling cracker jacks. Francis Linstroth grew up in Preston and moved to Harmony as an adult. He went to college to learn interior woodworking, which served him […]

Lanesboro Study Club celebrates 100 years

Long-standing traditions often lead to longtime relationships. Such is the case with the former and current members of the Lanesboro Study Club. The Lanesboro Study Club was founded in 1922 by eight charter members that included Mrs. K.R. Palmer, Mrs. George Gulbrandsen, Mrs. Oscar Simonson, Mrs. Clair Lund, Mrs. Paul DeVilliers, Mrs. H. L. Ask, Mrs. A. M. Hanson and Mrs. Henry Langlie, according to paperwork reviewed at the Lanesboro Historical Museum. Current members include […]

The glitzy gutzy galz of Chatfield

ArtBitz, a fine art gallery and gift shop has joined the growing list of new businesses calling Chatfield’s Main Street (Hwy. 52) home. The store opened its doors May 5 in the former Bailiwick antique store just a couple blocks from the Chatfield Center for the Arts and near the town’s new brewery. When visiting ask the glitzy, gutzy galz, 80-year-old Alice Ernster, marketing manager and 75-year-old June Lamb-Kmiecik, art director, for a guided tour, […]

Rushford State Bank opens in Houston

A short three weeks after taking over their new building in Houston, Rushford State Bank officially opened its doors in Houston, Minn., on May 16. The front door now bears the bank logo, signs around the bank detail the Rushford State Bank’s services, and a special “Banker’s Blend” of Carlson Roasting Company Coffee can be found on display at the teller stations along with the usual travel coffee mugs, pens, and post-it notes with the […]

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Fillmore County Journal - Rushford Village

Rushford Village looks at road safety

June 27, 2022 By Kirsten Zoellner

Fillmore County Journal- Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence

2022-23 Spring Grove coaching staff named

June 27, 2022 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Fillmore County Journal -Preston ordinance amendment allows indoor storage

Preston to advertise for bids for Circle Heights Drive Project

June 27, 2022 By Karen Reisner

R-P begins discussion on school safety

June 27, 2022 By Wanda Hanson

Localdoorstep.com DELIVERS!

June 27, 2022 By Wanda Hanson

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

Kingsland 8th graders’ imagery poems

June 27, 2022 By Rich Wicks

Fillmore County Journal - Mabel, MN

Mabel-Canton sets additional facility upgrades

June 27, 2022 By Rich Wicks

Drug arrest in Spring Valley

June 27, 2022 By Fillmore County Journal

Gas pump

Minnesota gas price update

June 27, 2022 By Fillmore County Journal

Free summer music series at Historic Forestville

June 27, 2022 By Fillmore County Journal

Sports

Two Teams, Three Individuals Take on State Golf

June 27, 2022 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

McHugh again, Grinde are Lion Athletes of the Year

June 23, 2022 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Pieper is state runner-up high jumper

June 16, 2022 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Strinmoen, Griffin, Solum named All-SEC Baseball

June 16, 2022 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Golf (May 31 & June 1)

June 13, 2022 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Trojan Baseball Makes 1A Final Four

June 13, 2022 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Gopher Baseball Makes 1AA Final Four

June 13, 2022 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Trojans Grab 1A Boys Golf Title, Long Names Individually Qualify

June 13, 2022 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Improved Falcons Grab 1A Girls Golf Title, Schnebly Qualifies

June 13, 2022 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

All Five “Journal 11” T/F Programs to Be Represented at State

June 13, 2022 By Paul Trende 1 Comment

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

Letter to the editor concerning abortion…

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Fillmore County Journal - Tim Penny

Making connections for lasting partnerships

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

Letter to the editor about what are you doing about it?…

June 20, 2022 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

A sacred oath

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Columnists

Fillmore County Journal - Al Batt

The grackle mob put out a contract on my door

June 27, 2022 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Pastor devotion – Guard your speech

June 27, 2022 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fresh off the Farm

June 27, 2022 By Liz Gerdes Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journa; - Lee Epps

Peering at the Past Houston was the area’s pre-eminent bicentennial city

June 27, 2022 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journa; - Lee Epps

Peering at the Past Some good times during tough times

June 20, 2022 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Investing my time in an NFT (Non-fungible tanager)

June 20, 2022 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Darlene Rommes obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Darlene Gengler Rommes

June 27, 2022

Donna Merkel obituary, Fillmore county Journal

Donna Rita Merkel

June 27, 2022

Kathleen Meyer obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Kathleen Diane Meyer

June 27, 2022

James Walter Ryan Obituary - Fillmore County Journal

James Walter Ryan

June 23, 2022

William ewald Gaedy - Fillmore County Journal

Willard Ewald Gaedy

June 23, 2022

Darrell Sinclair Obituary - Fillmore County Journal

Darrell W. Sinclair

June 22, 2022

Carol Hatlevig obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Carol A. Hatlevig

June 20, 2022

Dorothy Kiehne Obituary - Fillmore County Journal

Dorothy Mae Kiehne

June 16, 2022

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