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...]
Pailey Gordon
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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...]
Leap of Faith
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is celebrating 75 years of ministry this year. The theme for this year of celebration is “A Leap of Faith” as it both describes how Our Savior’s was formed, and our current faithful response to ministry today. Seventy-five years ago, discussions between Trinity Lutheran of the Norwegian ELC Synod and Zion Lutheran of the ALC German Synod came to … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Myself, One Hobby at a Time
By Sara Mensink One of my goals this year was to find some new hobbies while rediscovering a few old ones. Now that my son is sleeping through the night (mostly), I have a little more “me” time and a whole lot more energy! Over these last few months I’ve thought to myself, what do I actually want to do with my free time? One thing I knew for sure was that I wanted something … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – A Warm Fuzzy or a Cold Prickly?
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith Churches (and Lenora) When I was in seminary, I had many blessed moments studying theology, Biblical studies, pastoral counseling, preaching, church administration and the various things needed in parish ministry. I had many talented and well-learned professors … [Read more...]