Back-to-school season brings big changes for the whole family — including your dog. A sudden quiet house or different schedule can leave some dogs feeling confused or anxious. Start adjusting their routine a week or two before school begins by gradually changing meal times, walks, and alone time. Keep daily exercise and mental enrichment a priority to help burn off energy … [Read more...]
Is there any hope of living a life without migraines?
Likely yes — but I’d begin with a different question. Most people ask, “How do I stop my migraines?” That’s understandable. But if they’ve become a recurring part of your life, it may not be the most helpful question. A migraine diagnosis can validate your experience. But your body is still trying to tell you something. Do you actually know what is happening in your … [Read more...]
How do you know what to do or say to someone after the funeral is over?
For many families and individuals some of the hardest days are the days and weeks after the funeral. Once everyone has left town and the reality of the loss has started to sink in is when a grieving family or individual needs some support. Support can be as simple as a call, note, or kind gesture and it can really go a long way. There are many things you can do to help … [Read more...]
What’s the best used vehicle to buy?
The question of which used vehicle is the best choice is undoubtedly the most frequent inquiry I receive at Top Gear Auto Sales. In reality, there is no single perfect vehicle. Every manufacturer has produced exceptional models as well as others that are best avoided. When assisting clients with a vehicle purchase, I evaluate several critical factors: the reliability of … [Read more...]
What plumbing maintenance should homeowners do during the summer?
Summer is a good time to take care of a few plumbing jobs before the busy harvest and heating seasons arrive. Walk around your home and check outside faucets for leaks or drips that may have appeared after winter. If you have a sump pump, pour a bucket of water into the pit to make sure it’s working properly. Check your water softener and refill the salt if needed. … [Read more...]
Is a FRIDGE FILTER enough to protect my drinking water?
Fridge filters are great for improving the taste and smell of your water, but they’re not designed to remove many of the contaminants that can be found in drinking water. Most refrigerator filters reduce chlorine and some common impurities, but they typically don’t remove nitrate, pesticides, fertilizers, arsenic, PFAS, and other dissolved contaminants that can be present … [Read more...]
How can I build customer loyalty and engagement with contests?
As a business owner, you’ve probably noticed that the Fillmore County Journal runs a lot of readership contests. We give away prizes to readers presenting a variety of ways they can participate. Some contests are as simple as a registration form, either from the newspaper or from our website. Other contests, like the word search sections we publish, challenge readers to … [Read more...]
Carol Jean (Olstad) Lange
Carol Jean (Olstad) Lange, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 3, 2026. Carol was born October 29, 1939, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to Howard and Gertrude (Lindelien) Olstad. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1957. For a short time, Carol worked for an insurance office before she married Manford Lange in 1959. She then dedicated her life to … [Read more...]
Geneva Alma (Berquam) Tweeten
Geneva Alma Berquam Tweeten passed away on August 8, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her. Geneva was born during the height of the Great Depression on November 6, 1932, in a log cabin built by her parents in Black Hammer Township near Spring Grove, Minnesota. She attended a one-room country school before continuing her education at Spring Grove Public School. On July … [Read more...]
Joseph Richard Tollefson
Joseph “Joe” R. Tollefson, age 78, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Joe was born on December 29, 1947, to Isaac and Florence Tollefson. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1966, where he enjoyed playing both basketball and baseball. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, including a deployment to Vietnam, from 1968 … [Read more...]