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Early Childhood Opportunities at Fillmore Central

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

We’re learning about our state of Minnesota. Photo submitted

Early childhood educators play a crucial role in preparing young minds for their educational journey. At Fillmore Central, we offer a range of programs for families with children from birth to age five, catering to all levels of child development. Our School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education Program (ECSE) at Fillmore Central aims to help students feel … [Read more...]

Chatfield Early Childhood

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Making math fun! Photo submitted

Chatfield Public School provides strong learning opportunities for our youngest children and their families.   ECFE offers parent-child classes on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings.  Parents and children begin by playing and exploring together.   The Early Childhood Educator engages our little ones (and their parents) with stories, songs, fingerplays and more.   Parent … [Read more...]

Amish Buggy Hit and Run Charges Filed

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Brittany Nicole Edgar, 32, of Spring Valley, Minn., is facing six charges relating to an incident that occurred on the evening of February 16, 2024. A portion of the complaint reads: At approximately 10:05 PM, Deputy Bryan Guber was dispatched to the area of 29893 County Road 1 for a vehicle versus horse-and-buggy accident with injuries. Upon arrival, Guber observed an … [Read more...]

St. Johns Lutheran-Wykoff… Quality Education with a Focus on Christianity

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Lee J. and Lydia B. count out 100 snacks. Photo submitted

St. Johns Lutheran School in Wykoff will be hosting an open house for kindergarten through eighth grade Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 5-7 p.m.  The school is located at 245 Line St. S.  St. Johns provides students with a strong foundation in academic skills, social abilities, and moral values that they will take with them the rest of their lives. In today’s world, a quality … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Silver Police Badge

Chatfield Police Department Ruth Aldean Fallon, 75, Chatfield, Minn.; 2/26/2024, Fail to Yield When Entering a Road, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.   Kelly Lynn Puent, 51, Fountain, Minn.; 2/19/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.  Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department Teala Catherine Veronica Amberg, 31, Spring Grove, Minn.; 3/2/2024, Speeding (65/55), … [Read more...]

Semcac Head Start in Fillmore and Houston Counties

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Eagle Bluff students explore the outdoors in all kinds of weather. Photo submitted

Semcac Head Start provides scholarship-based education for qualifying families of children from birth to age five and pregnant women. We participate in the Parent Aware Child Care rating system for licensed providers and consistently achieve a 4-Star rating, which is the highest possible.  Early Head Start for Birth  to Three-Year-Olds Semcac Head Start offers a … [Read more...]

Drug Arrest in Preston

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Preston Police Chief Blaise Sass reported that at 10:13 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Marshall Rolfs, 26, of Preston, Minn., was arrested in the city of Preston for possession of a large amount of suspected methamphetamine.  Chief Sass responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near the post office in Preston, and upon investigation, observed suspected … [Read more...]

Positively Preschool

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Big smiles from the preschool class! Photo submitted

St. John’s in Caledonia, Minn., is a PreK-8th grade institution founded by St. John’s Lutheran Church in 1949. The school provides instruction in all core subjects but also places a heavy emphasis on Bible instruction which begins already in our preschool program. We are a Lutheran School who serves the Caledonia area as well as the surrounding communities and all are welcome … [Read more...]

Learning in Lanesboro For All Ages

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Lanesboro ECFE educator, Alayna Sobieniak, sharing a story at Forest Friends. Photo submitted

Lanesboro Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is excited to announce the offering of two weekly programs for children (Birth- age 5) and their families/parents/guardians. On Wednesdays, ECFE meets for free play, story time, and conversations on parenting. Wednesday classes are held at the Lanesboro Community Center with drop-in free play from 8:30-11:30 a.m and a story time … [Read more...]

Mabel–Canton Early Childhood Programs Have a Lot To Offer

April 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

Pre-K: hats off to Dr. Seuss! Photo submitted

Happy Week of the Young Child! Mabel–Canton Community Education offers many opportunities for our young children and their families. Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and events are open to birth to five-year-olds. Our family fun nights are events the whole family can attend together and make new connections with other families. We also proudly offer a 4 Star … [Read more...]

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