Fillmore County Journal

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Rosella Margaret Peterson

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Rosella Margaret Peterson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, departed her loving family on February 22, 2025 at the age of 90.  Rosella was born on the Whalen farm in Cresco, Iowa, on January 9, 1935 to Richard and Gladys (Ryan) McCabe. Shortly after graduating from Harmony High School she was united in marriage to Roger Peterson on September 25, … [Read more...]

Richard Kasten

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Richard Kasten, 64, of Eitzen, Minn., was called home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 23, 2025. Richard was born on August 4, 1960, to Hillery and Lila (Dehning) Kasten in Caledonia, Minn. He attended elementary school in Dorchester, Iowa, where he proudly served as a janitor in his youth. He had many fond memories of Dorchester, especially of his Grandma … [Read more...]

CALEDONIA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025

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The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 299, Caledonia, Minnesota, met in a regular school board meeting in the elementary building room #162. The meeting was called to order by Chair Mike Peterson at 5:30 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike … [Read more...]

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...]