Pailey Gordon
Writer/Reporter
pailey@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Cross Country (9/21)
Pine Island Meet (Z-M/K-W’s boys (45) topped Pine Island (55), K-M (72), Byron (107), Lourdes (114), Jordan (117), and GMLOS (194). Z-M/K-W’s Caleb Kevan (16:10.3) and Christian McCutcheon (16:13.9) took first and second. Ethan Schnable took 22nd (18:13.2) to lead GMLOS. Forty-nine boys competed. Byron’s girls (23) topped Jordan (51), Lourdes (72), PI (108), K-M (141), Z-M/K-W … [Read more...]
It Is the Gift of God
By Rev. Peter J. Haugen St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church “And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience” (Ephesians 2:1-2). “We … all formerly lived in the lusts of the flesh, indulging the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Isaac James Crawford, 33, Canton, MN; 3/27/2026, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Chatfield Police Department Owen Robert Johnson, 22, Minneapolis, MN; 7/11/2026, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Timothy Gene Ourada, 56, Leesburg, FL; 9/5/2026, Speeding (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees … [Read more...]
From Baby Chicks to Farm-Fresh Eggs
By Sara Mensink This spring, my family and I started an exciting new adventure … we became chicken farmers! We now have 21 chickens. Yes, TWENTY-ONE! I know what you’re thinking … that’s a lot of chickens! We originally planned to get twelve, but shipping was free if we ordered sixteen, so we went with the larger order. Little did we know, the hatchery also sends “a few” … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates Pt. 3
Crystal Freese Candidate for Caledonia School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. I am a mother of three, licensed athletic trainer, and farmer. I grew up in rural Spring Grove and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Bethel University. My career has largely been in high schools and in the clinic setting, working with athletes of all ages. I have also been a … [Read more...]
Correction
In the September 28, 2026, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, in the article on page 32 titled “Kingsland School Board Certifies Preliminary Levy,” the second paragraph in the Other Business section should have read, “On Tuesday, September 29 and Friday, October 9 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. the school will be holding open houses to let the public see the improvements made … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Heather Ann Whitener, 49, Decorah, IA; 7/14/2026, Speeding (76/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Chatfield Police Department Garrett Ray Ballinger, 35, Chatfield, MN; 1/21/2026, Snow Removal Parking, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Dominic Lee Carranza, 23, Byron, MN; 1/21/2026, Snow Removal Parking, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Robert Wallace Moore, 45, … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair General 4-H Results
4-H Club Legend BHSS - Black Hammer Swift Scooters; BW - Brownsville Wildcats; CR - Caledonia Rockets; HNH - Hearts and Hooves; HC - Hokah Chiefs; HCSS - Houston County Sharpshooters; ID - Imago Dei; IND - Independent; LCTL - La Crescent Tiger Lilies; LCAB - La Crescent Apple Blossoms; LL - Lazy Lopers; MBRS - Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers; NN - Newhouse Norsemen; PP - … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Talitha Koum!
Pastor Mark Geselle Valley Christian Center In my Bible reading, I came across a word we don’t use much these days. Matthew, Mark and Luke record the story of Jairus’ daughter who was at the point of death. Jairus sent for Jesus because he had faith to believe Jesus could heal her. In the meantime, the girl died. Everyone knew she was dead. Her parents knew. Those paid to … [Read more...]