By Robin Trott University of Minnesota Extension, Douglas County ALEXANDRIA, MN, August 24, 2026 - Shorter days and cooler nights signal that autumn is right around the corner. Colors shift not only in our trees, but across our gardens. Chrysanthemums, those bright, cheerful fall bloomers, are suddenly everywhere. The mums stacked outside big box stores and … [Read more...]
Pailey Gordon
Writer/Reporter
pailey@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Attract Winged Friends With These Bird Feeders
Birds are beautiful creatures that can make a lawn and garden feel even more serene. Providing snacks to supplement what birds naturally find in the wild guarantees up close and personal interactions with the scores of species that call neighborhoods home. Bird feeders are particularly important in colder climates and during wintertime when food may be scarce. Keeping birds … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Open Class Results
Arts & Crafts Grand Champion: Blair Faulhaber; Reserve: Jim Henley; Honorable Mention: Cora Mathison, Ava Monty, Bailey Faulhaber Photography Grand Champion Adult Color Print: Kenneth Fetterly; Reserve: Alison Leathers; Honorable Mention: Kristi Mettler Grand Champion Youth Color Print: Allison Eickhoff; Reserve: Elsa Eickhoff; Honorable Mention: Anna Imm Grand … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On August 11, Sabian Enrique Coto, 29, of Rochester, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Coto is charged with Felony Domestic Assault - Commits Act with Intent to Cause Fear, a violation that carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about April 27, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jakob Robert Linder, 38, Caledonia, MN; 8/2/2026, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $125, Total Fees $200. Alia Joan McAllister, 40, Caledonia, MN; 6/8/2026, Speeding - Exceed Limit 30 mph - Urban District (43/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Austin John Simdars, 30, Caledonia, MN; 8/2/2026, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair Open Class Results
Beef Grand Champion, Hereford Junior Yearling Female: Ellie Harmon Grand Champion, Crossbred or Other Breeds Junior Yearling Female: Laramie Lind Dairy Cattle Grand Champion, Crossbreed & Other Breed Winter Heifer Calf - up to 9 months: Wiste Farms Grand Champion, Holstein Winter Heifer Calf - up to 9 months: John Diersen Grand Champion, Brown Swiss Fall Calf - up to … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Livestock 4-H Results
4-H Club Legend AHF - Arendahl Hi-Flyers, BC - Bloomfield Cloverleaves, CC - Carimona Cruisers, CW - Challenging Workers, HHH - Harmony Helping Hands, I- Independent, LL - Lanesboro Livewires, MBB - Mabel Busy Bees, NGG - Norway Go-Getters, RRR - Root River Rabbits Beef Supreme Beef: Eliza Aggen, HHH Champion Dairy Steer: Sawyer Johnson, CC; Reserve Champion: Everett … [Read more...]
Things are Changing
By Wenda Grabau As the summer wanes and the onset of autumn appears, it is easy to notice things that are changing. The landscape highlighting the delicate white blooms of Queen Anne’s Lace in summer now supports the brilliance of autumn’s goldenrod. Wild cucumber vines which have been undercover climbing up and blanketing nearby sturdy supporting plants, now show what they … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Three Things that Never Change
By Pastor Paul Hauschild Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches As the school year begins, so do our programs at church ramp up! Pastors and leaders get excited about more youth, children and families in church. What curriculum will we use? What topics and themes do we highlight? How can we bring out God’s story in a new and relevant way? What games should we plan and … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Aric Allen Elmore, 52, Caledonia, MN; 6/16/2026, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Jose Luis Lopez Romero, 26, Caledonia, MN; 5/27/2026, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours (Felony), Total Fees $180. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota … [Read more...]