he week of Monday, September 21 featured area cross country teams taking part in four total meets. Three were hosted by Journal-covered squads. LFC hosted Monday, LARP Tuesday, and GMLOS Friday. The Burros triangular in Preston (LFC’s third of the year) also included Chatfield and W-K. It was the second time in less than a week that LFC and the Gophers competed in the same … [Read more...]
Preston Emergency Service receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Recognition Award
PRESTON, MN September 23, 2020 — Preston Emergency Service has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Truman Fischer Johnson Rowan and Saul Johnson would like to welcome their new baby brother, Truman Fischer, born on September 4, 2020, to Benjamin and Tiffany Johnson of Harmony, Minn. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 1/2” long. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Cindy Johnson of Peterson, Minn., and maternal grandparents are Mark and Mary Woitas of Minnesota Lake, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Area Community Foundation grants now available
The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation has money available for use in the Spring Valley, Ostrander and Wykoff area. They are now accepting grant applications from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose programs and projects improve the quality of life and build a stronger sense of community. Possible areas of funding include, but are not limited to, … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff to host first ever virtual benefit on October 10
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro will host its 24th annual fall fundraiser, Banquet on the Bluff, on Saturday, October 10 from 6-7 p.m. This year’s event will be 100% virtual and proceeds will support Eagle Bluff through the continued impacts of COVID-19 and help deliver reimagined outdoor learning programs. For many children, Eagle Bluff offers the rare … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Alden James Gartner Alden James Gartner, son of Justin and Kelly Gartner of Eagle Lake, Minn., arrived on June 30, 2020, at 8:37 p.m., weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ed Solum and Carolyn Olson of Spring Grove, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Joann Gartner of Mapelton, Minn. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Collin Edward Brand Phil and Sara Brand of Rushford are happy to announce the birth of their new son! Collin Edward Brand was born September 2, 2020. Collin weighed in at 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. He is welcomed home to siblings Austin, Rylan, Ashlyn and Bryson. Grandparents are Lloyd and Linda Kreidermacher and Paul and Pam Brand. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County teen selected as State Ambassador
By Pailey Gordon Eleven years of hard work has led Eve Grabau to become a 4-H State Ambassador. Starting at six years old, Eve has found her love for 4-H and the people involved in 4-H. Eve participates in many categories, but her favorites are crafts, static and livestock demonstrations, fine arts, and the rabbit project. Eve also loves county and state fair, working with … [Read more...]
2020 Fillmore County State Fair results
Beef Breeding Heifer - Red Angus, Registered Summer Yearling: Jens Lind - 1st, Showmanship - Award of Excellence - Beef Breeding Heifer - Red Angus, Registered Junior Yearling: Hans Lind - 2nd, Reserve Champion Red Angus Breeding Heifer Breeding Heifer - Hereford, Registered Junior Yearling: Tar Tut, 2nd, Reserve Champion Hereford Breeding Heifer, Showmanship - Award of … [Read more...]
2020 Houston County State Fair results
Beef Cow and Calf - Commercial: Cory Scanlan, 1st, Champion Commercial Cow/Calf, Brownsville Wildcats Dairy Steer, Crossbred Division: Cory Scanlan, 1st, Reserve Champion Crossbred Dairy Steer, Brownsville Wildcats; Jenna Scanlan, 2nd, Brownsville Wildcats Market Beef: Steer - Hereford, Registered: Leo Privet, 2nd, Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, Showmanship - Award of … [Read more...]