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...]
Annual Organizational and Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, January 12, 2026 5:30 PM
Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford, Minnesota 55971 Chris Grindland: Present, Matt Helgemoe: Present, Jeff Michel: Present, Ken Sawle: Present, Carl Schollmeier: Present, Nancy Snyder: Absent, Amy Woxland: Present. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Adoption of … [Read more...]
City of Spring Grove Amendment to CHAPTER 1109- SOLAR ORDINANCE INSTALLATIONS
Removed entire sentence from D. VISABILITY 2. “Solar Energy Systems with Mounting Devices: Ground-mount systems in residentially zoned districts shall not be visible from the public right of way, excluding alleys.” A full copy of the ordinance is available for review at City Hall, 118 First Avenue NW, Spring Grove, MN 55974. Publish 23 … [Read more...]
NOTICE Grand Meadow Township
The Annual Meeting for Grand Meadow Township, Mower County, will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Grand Meadow Community Center. LuAnn Holst, Clerk/Treasurer Grand Meadow Township Publish 23 … [Read more...]