On June 11, Eric Dean Claussen, 39, of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Claussen is charged with Fleeing a Peace Office in a Motor Vehicle, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years and one day in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On June 9, a Minnesota State Trooper allegedly observed the defendant on his motorcycle fail to stop … [Read more...]
Pailey Gordon
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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Ryan Paul Kruckow, 21, Caledonia, MN; 6/29/2026, Failure to Stop for Traffic Control Signal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Cheyanne Rose Slavicek, 30, Caledonia, MN; 5/23/2026, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Maddox Nelson Walk, 18, Caledonia, MN; 6/20/2026, Liquor Consumption by … [Read more...]
Start With Your Shopping Cart
By Sara Mensink Over the last two years, my husband and I have slowly been making small changes to live a more sustainable life. This new way of thinking started while I was pregnant with our son. Having a child made us stop and ask ourselves what changes we could make to create a healthier, more intentional life for our family. There’s so many ways to go about this and … [Read more...]
FaceTime
By Mark Geselle Valley Christian Center My grandson Tate is 3 1/2 and is already a master at using his mom’s phone. My phone will go off quite regularly around 4 o’clock many afternoons while I’m at the office, showing his mom’s picture and that she’s FaceTiming me. I know it’s Tate, so I answer it and say, “Hi Tate! How are you doing?” He says, “Hi Bumpa” and goes on to … [Read more...]
Area Wrestlers Recognized
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Minnesota Chapter event was held April 25, 2026. Receiving awards, top photo, front row: Mike Langlais, Annette and Corey Olson. Middle row: Caley Graber, Tricia Saunders (Senior Female Wrestler of the Year, Northfield), Northfield Coach Geoff Staab, Steve Costanzo and Russ Holland. Standing: Paul Vaith, Bill Benson, Matt Clark and Bruce … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jarvin Daniel Hernandez-Chavarria, 28, Caledonia, MN; 5/3/2026, Speeding (74/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 5/3/2026, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100. Roberto Salas Salas, 30, Caledonia, MN; 5/27/2026, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Benjamin Joseph Stemper, 19, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley/Ostrander/Wykoff First Responders Equipment Presentation
New lifesaving equipment was presented to the Wykoff First Responders and Ostrander First Responders, made possible through Fillmore County Opioid Settlement funding. This investment reflects Fillmore County’s commitment to strengthening emergency response capabilities and ensuring that rural first responders have the tools they need to provide timely, high-quality care when … [Read more...]
NASS 2025 Yield Estimates for Fillmore and Houston Counties
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) crop yield estimates for 2025 have been posted. Looking at this data is an opportunity to assess yield trends in the counties to better understand yield potential. Which in turn, assists in the long term financial management of our farms. Today’s article will focus on corn and soybeans, … [Read more...]
Mary Schieber Performs in State Honors Concert
Fifth grader Mary Schieber of Caledonia performed at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 6 as one of the 2026 winners of the annual piano contest sponsored by the Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA). The 11-year-old was among the nearly 600 students who performed in the concert that consisted of students playing four-hand music in groups of up to 28 at a … [Read more...]
Lizzie Hershberger Receives Gratitude Award
Diann Darnall, president of Women Who Dared, with Lizzie Hershberger, Gratitude Award recipient. The award was presented on June 23, 2026, at the Spring Grove Library. Individuals are nominated, then their story is researched by WWD staff. The Board discusses the information and votes on whether the individual meets this criteria. Women Who Dared is dedicated to … [Read more...]