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On February 20, 2026, Kevin Hager took first, Chris Musty second, and Tucker Batzel finished third in the dirt modified heat. Photo by Jason Sethre

The Competitive World of RC Racing in Chatfield

March 2, 2026 By Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

Chris Musty, who grew up in Chatfield, Minn., has enjoyed racing since about 1992.  He says it was short-lived, but he … Read Story

Spring Grove School Board members, from left to right, Lisa Myhre, Ashley Olson, Kelly Rohland, Rhan Flatin, Stephanie Jaster, and Mariah Klug. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Spring Grove School Board Recognized at February Meeting

February 23, 2026 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

The Spring Grove School Board members were honored at the February 17 board meeting.  February is Minnesota School Board … Read Story

News

Setback Requirements for Telecommunication Towers Discussed

March 2, 2026 By Karen Reisner

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Quarter/Quarter Rule Discussion Tabled Until May

March 2, 2026 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Rep. Davids Announces Historical Society Grants For Fountain and Harmony

March 2, 2026 By Commentary Submissions

Fillmore Central

Fillmore Central Receives Donation from Preston Fire Department

March 2, 2026 By Hannah Wingert

caledonia

Caledonia City Crews Recognized for Snow Removal Efforts

March 2, 2026 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Interim Contract for County Assessor Approved

March 2, 2026 By Karen Reisner

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Chatfield Sidewalk Issue Again Debated

March 2, 2026 By Karen Reisner

Hayden Stensgard Accepts Position of Rushford City Administrator

March 2, 2026 By Wanda Hanson

Hoff Funeral Team Plunges to Benefits Family Grief Camp

February 25, 2026 By Fillmore County Journal

Chosen Valley Care Center employee Angela Moss and resident Diane Lange share a laugh together. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Chosen Valley Care Center Celebrates 50 Years of Care

February 23, 2026 By Barb Jeffers

Sports

On February 20, 2026, Kevin Hager took first, Chris Musty second, and Tucker Batzel finished third in the dirt modified heat. Photo by Jason Sethre

The Competitive World of RC Racing in Chatfield

March 2, 2026

GMLOS coaches Jackson Hale and Randy Smith (left and left), Grant Lunning and Clayton Luthe (right and right) pose with the Bulldogs’ four state qualifiers (middle) Cael Smith, Drake Payne (bracket), Wyatt Krull and Parker Armagost. Smith notably requalified while Payne won the 215-pound section title. Photo by Randy Smith

Wrestling: Twenty-Two Area Guys Qualify for State Meet

March 2, 2026

Mabel-Canton’s Nolan Garness battles Houston’s Tilden Witt for a loose ball in the Cougars’ 70-49 win. M-C wrapped up the season with a pair of wins (the other over SEC-East champ Lanesboro). Russ Larson’s group is 18-8 and the win total is the most in Mabel since 1976-1977! Photo by Emma Geiwitz

Boys Basketball (3/2)

March 2, 2026

Spring Grove/Mabel-Canton’s Kinley Soiney (holding her own sign) poses with teammates after surpassing 2,000 career points in a Section 1A Round of 16 playoff win over Grand Meadow. Photo by Lee Epps

Girls Basketball (3/2)

March 2, 2026

Boys Basketball (2/23)

February 23, 2026

Fillmore Central’s Kyla Hellickson looks to get a piece of the shot of Caledonia’s Peyten Felten in the teams’ TRC finale. The Warriors topped the Falcons 64-22 to rip through league play undefeated (14-0) and they also improved to 20-8 on the year. Photo by Paul Trende

Girls Basketball (2/23)

February 23, 2026

Read this months “Ask the Experts”

Columnists

A Bus Plus Potholes Equals More Bounce to the Ounce

March 2, 2026 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Lee Epps

Peering at the Past – House Calls Might Last Many Hours – or Even Days

March 2, 2026 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Thyme & Again – Contemplating Currying Favor

March 2, 2026 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Pastor Devotions – Reflections on the Lenten Journey towards Holy Week

March 2, 2026 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Latest Commentary

Klobuchar Statement on Effort to Repeal Tariffs on Canada

March 2, 2026 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Brad Finstad

Finstad Statement on the State of the Union

March 2, 2026 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

The 2026 Legislative Session Has Begun

March 2, 2026 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Micah Steffens

Journal Writing Project Reflecting on School, and Fear of the Future

February 23, 2026 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Marlow Boyum obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Marlow Kenwood Boyum

March 2, 2026

Terrance "Terry" Wiltgen obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Terrance “Terry”  Gene Wiltgen

March 2, 2026

Ted Lee obituary, Fillmore County JOurnal

Theodore “Ted” Lee

February 26, 2026

Arla Sullivan obituary, Fillmore County JOurnal

Arla Marie Sullivan

February 26, 2026

Judith Lehmkuhl obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Judith “Judy” Kathleen Lehmkuhl

February 24, 2026

Todd Holm obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Todd Holm

February 24, 2026


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