FILLMORE CENTRAL ISD #2198 will be accepting proposals for LAWN MOWING/TRIMMING for sections of both the Harmony and Preston sites for the 2026 mowing season until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, mailed or delivered. Proposals should be presented as a PER TIME price and be submitted on the proposal form supplied by Fillmore Central. Additional information and requirements … [Read more...]
NOTICE FOR QUOTATIONS FOR ROCK AND BITUMINOUS MIXTURE CITY OF PRESTON
The City Council of the City of Preston will receive quotations at the City Clerk’s Office until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for the purchase of rock and bituminous mixture. Quotations will be publicly opened at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Preston City Hall. Quotations shall include pricing for the following: Rock – Delivered to and Within the … [Read more...]
Theodore “Ted” Lee
Theodore “Ted” Lee, 72, of Peterson, died Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. Ted was born March 6, 1953, in Lanesboro to Curtis and Nancy (Meinking) Lee. He graduated from the Peterson High School in 1971 and was drafted into the United States Army, where he was trained in communications and spent time in Italy. After his discharge he worked for four years in Web, … [Read more...]
Arla Marie Sullivan
Arla Marie Sullivan of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2025, at 81. She was a devoted wife, adoring mother, cherished grandmother, loving sister and trusted friend. Arla understood the value of love and laughter and lived a life filled with both. She was gentle, thoughtful, sweet and kind, cherished by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. … [Read more...]
Hoff Funeral Team Plunges to Benefits Family Grief Camp
The Hoff Funeral Home "Frunge" Team is freezing for a reason on Saturday, March 7th to help raise money for the Healing Hearts Connection 17th Annual Frunge. As part of the Frunge, the Hoff team will be jumping into the icy waters of Lake Waconia and is currently taking pledges to help fund the Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp. "My parents helped bring this camp to … [Read more...]
Judith “Judy” Kathleen Lehmkuhl
Judith “Judy” Kathleen Lehmkuhl, age 82, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers. Judy was born on May 8, 1943, to Merlin and Arlone (Hanson) Willford. She attended school in Harmony, Minn., graduating in 1961. After graduation she attended St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester. She was very proud … [Read more...]
Todd Holm
Todd Holm, 59, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born on February 15, 1967, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. Todd was a man who felt most at home with a fishing line in the water, a rifle in hand, or a campfire crackling nearby. If the destination was outdoors, Todd was along for the ride. After graduating high school, Todd … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Meeting Jesus
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free Like a young plant growing in dry ground, no form or majesty, no beauty, despised rejected a man of sorrow and acquainted with grief, one from whom men hide their faces, despised, carried our sorrow, stricken, pierced, crushed, and wounded for our transgressions. And so it begins, our journey towards the cross. … [Read more...]
Correction
On page seven of the February 16, 2026, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, the article titled “Canton City Council Approves New Truck for Fire Department” contained an error. The article implied the Canton Historical Society owned and maintained the Historic Mitson House. It was actually the city of Canton which had ownership and financial responsibility for the house, … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Gary Curtis Sand Jr., 53, Caledonia, Minn.; 11/26/2025, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $95, Total Fees $170. Jerralyn Mary Wallraff, 42, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/3/2025, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $100, Total Fees $250. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). … [Read more...]