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Chairman of the Holt Township Board of Directors, Loren Berge presented Philip Abrahamson with a plaque in recognition of his 60 years as treasurer of the board. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Abrahamson Retires as Holt Township Treasurer after 60 years

March 17, 2025 By Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

There are certain people in life that you can always count on to step up and stand out. Philip Abrahamson is one of … Read Story

Thor Alexander, general manager, and James Hagen, owner of Total Powersports, standing with an electric dirt bike they sell. Photo by Sara York

Total Car Care Leveling Up With the Launch of Total Powersports!

March 10, 2025 By Sara York Leave a Comment

In the 1990s, something began to capture the public’s attention: electric bicycles, or e-bikes. These were not just any … Read Story

Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail Executive Director Alexa Shapiro attended the February 25 Houston County Commission meeting. From left to right: Commissioners Cindy Wright (attended via Zoom), Chairman Eric Johnson, Kurt Zehnder, Bob Schuldt, and Greg Myhre. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail Stepping Forward

March 3, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

At the February 25 commission meeting, Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail executive director, Alexa Shapiro, updated the … Read Story

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Random Acts of Kindness at R-P

March 24, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Spring Grove Superintendent Rachel Udstuden. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Spring Grove Superintendent Rachel Udsteun Steps Down

March 24, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

M-C seniors proposed an alternative to a senior skip day or a senior prank at the March 18 M-C school board meeting. From left to right: Samantha Williams, Lydia Vatland, Lainey Hosting. Missing was senior class officer Sarah Schneekloth. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Mabel-Canton Board Grants Seniors 2.5 Days Off at End of the Year

March 24, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Maintenance Continues to Top the Agenda for Kingsland School Board

March 24, 2025 By Paula Barness

Caledonia School Board Fills Vacant Board Position

March 24, 2025 By Kaitlin Longhauser

Rushford Village Council meeting on March 18. Pictured from left are Councilor Travis Link, Mayor Dennis Overland, and Councilors Rick Ruberg and Mike Ebner. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

Village Seeks Additional Help

March 24, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Spring Grove Council Says Goodbye to Edgington

March 24, 2025 By Kaitlin Longhauser

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Houston County Approves Mosquito Control Contract, Discusses Infrastructure and Public Health Initiatives

March 24, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

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Preston Hears 2024 Audit Report

March 24, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Joe Goetzke, Executive Director of Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce shares the new visitor guide with the Whalan City Council during the March 10 council meeting held at the Whalan Town Hall. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Whalan Adopts Ordinance on Sale of Hemp and Cannabis

March 17, 2025 By Barb Jeffers

Interested residents attended the March 10, 2025, city council meeting to share suggestions and ask the council questions. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Caledonia Renews Soft Drink Licenses

March 17, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Houston City Council from left to right: Emily Krage, City Administrator Michelle Quinn, Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Steve Westby and Danny Todd. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Houston Receives a “Clean” Audit

March 17, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Sports

Rushford-Peterson’s lone senior, Caden Johnson holds the Section 1A runner-up trophy as his younger teammates converge. The Trojans trailed most of the section title game versus Goodhue, but made a comeback that fell just short, as the Wildcats prevailed 84-79. Photo by Paul Trende

Boys Basketball (3/24)

March 24, 2025 By Paula Barness Leave a Comment

Caledonia girls basketball ended its amazing season by going 2-1 at the state tournament, winning the consolation bracket, taking fifth place. The team’s only two seniors, Josie Foster and Sienna Augedahl hold the trophy and ball. The Warriors finish at 29-4. Photo by Sara Klug

Girls Basketball (3/24)

March 24, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

La Crescent/Hokah defenders and Caledonia’s Mason King look on as Garrett Konz throws down the slam in the Warriors 89-47 Section 1AA quarterfinal win at Mayo Civic Arena. Photo by Emma Geiwitz

Boys Basketball (3/17)

March 17, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Three Rivers All-Conference Wrestling

March 17, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Caledonia seniors Josie Foster (#4) and Sienna Augedahl (#12) hoist the Section 1AA champions trophy while teammates rush in following the Warriors 63-53 win over Dover-Eyota. Caledonia’s girls are off to state. Photo by Paul Trende

Girls Basketball

March 17, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Rushford-Peterson lone senior Nevaeh Happel looks to get the steal from Southland’s Brynlee Koenigs in the teams’ 1A quarterfinal. The Trojans prevailed 58-39 in the game, but then fell to 1-seed, #1 in Class Goodhue 74-51 in the semifinals to finish a good year 17-10. Photo by Paul Trende

Basketball (3/10)

March 10, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

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Hot Shots (3/3)

March 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Rushford-Peterson senior Caden Johnson gets free for a layup in the Trojans’ regular season finale 70-53 win over Cotter. R-P won its sixth straight game, and they improved 21-4, and Johnson is the only senior. Photo by Dawn Hauge

Boys Basketball (3/3)

March 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Spring Grove/Mabel-Canton’s girls celebrate at 60-45 win over Southland in their regular season finale, which clinched the Lions there second straight SEC crown (a share with Grand Meadow). Coach Taylor Elton’s Lions (21-5) are 1A’s 2-seed. Photo by Lee Epps

Girls Basketball (3/3)

March 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

FCLMC’s Kane Larson (upright) and Chatfield’s Ben Carrier (face on mat) get all tangled as they tangle in the 172-pound final at the Section 1A individual wrestling tourney. In the event’s best finals match, #3 Carrier topped #2 Larson by 3-1 decision, but each have qualified for state. Photo by Paul Trende

Wrestling (3/3)

March 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

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Columnists

Did Tony Bennett Leave his Heart in a Piggly Wiggly?

March 24, 2025 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Peering at the Past – In the Valley, There Was a Village Named Winnebago Valley

March 24, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Butter and Mud

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Pastor Devotions – Come Back to the Table

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Obituaries

Laurice Kneeskern obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Laurice Corene (Peterson) Kneeskern

March 24, 2025

Ed Ries obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Edward R. Ries

March 21, 2025

Patricia Jack obituary, Fillmore county Journal

Patricia “Pat” Jack

March 20, 2025

Alice Cummings

March 20, 2025

David Levy obituary, Fillmore County Journal

David Floyd Lecy

March 18, 2025

Charles Houge obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Charles H. Houge

March 18, 2025

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Preston, MN 55965
Office Phone: 507-765-2151
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Caledonia, MN 55921
Office Phone: 507-725-4444
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