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...]
Pailey Gordon
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pailey@fillmorecountyjournal.com
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...]
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Announces Recent Project Support Grant Awards For Organizations
On May 12, 2026, the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) Board of Directors awarded $238,495 in Programming and Project Support Grants for Organizations to 28 applicants throughout Southeastern Minnesota. Recipients are listed by county. Dodge County • Mantorville Theatre Company received $7,500 for October Dinner Theatre. Fillmore County • City of Chatfield … [Read more...]
On Taking a Walk in the Woods
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith Churches (and Lenora) Recently, public broadcasting has presented an insightful documentary on the life of Henry David Thoreau. Produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley, the program offers an informative picture of Thoreau as an author, naturalist and American … [Read more...]
Lanesboro American Legion Post #40 Flag Burning Ceremony
Lanesboro’s American Legion Post #40 conducted its annual flag retirement ceremony on Monday evening, June 15, at the Bass Pond parking area near downtown Lanesboro. The national organization of the Legion adopted its flag code at its National Flag Conference in 1924, and in 1937, formalized its “Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags,” intended to be “a dignified tribute … [Read more...]
Apple Maggots
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON and CALEDONIA, MN, June 30, 2026 – As the apples on your trees continue to grow there are numerous factors that we need to consider. The apple maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella) is the most important insect pest to Minnesota grown apples and typically starts to become active in July. Heavily infested apples are … [Read more...]
Happy Independence Cake!
Time and again, tastes change, and once beloved traditions fade to memory. In our modern 24/7 newsfeed societies, where we have social media misinformation and TikTok trends continually assaulting our senses, it’s a wonder anyone can recall what they had for breakfast, let alone what they read last week. Whether that’s by design or simply symptomatic of the Information Age we … [Read more...]