Cherie Johnson Candidate for State Senate District 26 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Cherie (“shuh-REE”) Johnson, and I am passionate about creating a better future in Minnesota. I am a proud wife, mother, teacher, and Christian. My husband Ben and I have raised our seven children in Southeast Minnesota, and I am determined to make sure Minnesota can always be a … [Read more...]
Pailey Gordon
Writer/Reporter
pailey@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Hot Shots
Kale Eiken carried 38 times for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead M-C over Houston 46-18 in South-East football action. Carter Hershberger added 106 yards and two TDs on the ground for the Cougars. Dylan Halverson amassed over 300 yards of total offense (135 rushing, 194 passing) and four total TDs as Spring Grove topped Faribault B.A. 28-6. Teague Tessum ran for 131 yards to … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Richard Lachlan Thompson, 27, St. Paul, MN; 6/21/2026, Careless Driving - Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $300, Total Fees $400. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (9/9/2026): Complete Chemical Assessment - defendant has completed and will follow the … [Read more...]
An Apple, A Day
By Angela Denstad Time and again we’re rushed along through shopping seasons from one marketing milestone to the next in a seemingly endless state of anticipation – or is it agitation? – or is that just me? While I tend to be generally content, goal-oriented, and excited to have something to look forward to, as each year passes, it seem that so much of the seasonal hype is … [Read more...]
Hardy Mums for Minnesota Gardens: Color That Returns Every Fall
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...]
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...]