Fillmore County Journal

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MEETING CHANGE JORDAN TOWNSHIP

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Jordan Township will be changing their regular monthly meetings beginning in March to the third Monday of every month (Starting March 17, 2025). The meetings will be held at John Hoffman’s shop located at 16598 120th ST SE Chatfield, MN 55923. Meetings will be held at 8:00pm. Danielle Hoffman Clerk Jordan Township Publish 24 … [Read more...]

ROCK BIDS Yucatan Township

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Yucatan Township will be accepting quotes for 3/4 road rock, and ice control rock for the 2025-2026 season. Quotes may be sent to the Yucatan Township Clerk at 8882 East Twin Ridge Road, Houston ,MN 55943, or  brought to the re-organizational meeting om March 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM Deborah Dewey  Yucatan Township Clerk Publish 24,3 … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – Peace and Grace to you in the Name of Jesus Christ our Redeemer

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By Pastor Bridget Sheely Co-Pastor of Prairieland Parish As we walk through each day and navigate our way through ups and downs, joys and concerns, happy moments and heartache, it becomes very clear that this earthly life is anything but redundant, mundane or one dimensional.  Yes, we can feel at times that we are stuck in a rut.  But the truth is we all have our peak and … [Read more...]

Thyme & Again – A Good Go-Around

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By Angela Denstad Stigeler Time and again as winter trudges along, my tastebuds begin to grow a little weary of slow-braised roasts and hearty stews, as if there’s only so much culinary comfort one can stand. A first-world problem, to be sure, about which I’m fortunate to be able to complain. But nevertheless, somewhere along midwinter, I find it’s time for a break from the … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project – The Northern Lights and the Solar Cycle

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By Sarah Schneekloth Over this past year I was able to witness and enjoy the northern lights multiple times. This awe inspiring sight reminded me of the stories about the lights that my parents told me throughout my childhood; where the lights would dance across the sky and light up the entire area. From their stories I always thought that the northern lights were something … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Chatfield Police Department Sakinah Lamoni Caradine, 25, Chatfield, Minn., 11/30/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.  11/30/2024, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50.   Xavier James Johnson, 18, Severn, Md., 11/12/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.  Jose Maleh, 57, Monroe, N.Y., 11/24/2024, Speeding (44/30), Fine $50, Total … [Read more...]

Carmen Dahley

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Carmen Dahley, originally of the Rochester, Minn., area passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, in Green Valley Ariz. Born February 3, 1952 ,to Marvin and Patricia Dahley (Moon). She had a big heart, big smile and a big laugh! She loved her flowers, her arts and crafts, and a good game of dominoes. But most of all, she loved her music!  She was greeted in heaven … [Read more...]

Marvin Eldon Dahley Jr.

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Marvin Eldon Dahley Jr., age 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away on February 10, 2025 in Rochester, Minn.  He was born to Marvin Sr and Patricia (Moon) on June 5, 1943.  Marvin grew up in Chatfield Minn., and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in June 1962. In July 1962, he entered the Navy and traveled abroad to the Republic of Germany, Italy, Greece, United Kingdom, … [Read more...]

Lewis John Grebin

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Lewis John Grebin, age 87, went home to be with his God on February 15, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Preston, Minn., on June 4, 1937, at the Maternity Hospital on Chatfield Avenue to Lewis W. and Gladys A. (Hendershott) Grebin.  His first four years were spent in Preston, then his family moved to Austin, Minn., when … [Read more...]