In the January 5, 2026, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, there was error in the police report referencing Robert Ian Lieb with charges that were associated with Markus Mulvihill. Lieb was originally cited for no proof of insurance, which was later dismissed. We apologize to Robert Ian Lieb for this error. We make every effort to provide the most accurate information in … [Read more...]
Correction
In the October 13, 2025, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, in the front page article “The Outdoors Come Alive for Houston County Sixth Graders,” participating schools that were mistakenly excluded from the article were Caledonia Middle School, St. Mary’s School (Caledonia) and St. Peter’s Elementary (Hokah). We apologize for these omissions. … [Read more...]
Correction
On page 7 of the June 9 Area Sports section, the Fillmore County Journal inadvertantly published an incorrect photo for Jack Schmitz’s Athlete of the Week recognition. Please see page 5 of this week’s Area Sports section for the correct Athlete of the Week photo of Jack. We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]
Correction to Veterans Day Events
In the November 4 Veterans Day special section, the date of the Caledonia Elementery School program was incorrect. Please note the program will be held Monday, November 11. Veterans and spouses breakfast in elementary cafeteria 7:35-8:15 a.m.; Public program at 8:30 a.m. in the elementary gym, raising of the flag and wreath placement, veterans are then invited to visit with … [Read more...]
Corrections
Eitzen firefighter, Eric Rud’s name was omitted in the caption included with the photo of the Eitzen Fire Department in the September 11, 2023, Fillmore County Journal’s Emergency Response section. Eitzen’s new firefighter is the sixth firefighter from the left in the third row. Fountain firefighter, Brett Wangen’s name was omitted in the caption included with the photo of … [Read more...]
Correction
In the “Lanesboro Girl Scouts take Educational Trip to Savannah” article beginning on page one of the September 11 edition of the Fillmore County Journal, it was incorrectly stated that “the Lanesboro Fire Department gave a monetary gift toward the Girl Scouts trip, which helped with lodging expenses.” In fact, the lodging expenses were covered by a monetary donation from the … [Read more...]
Correction
In the article “Houston citizens comment on building referendum” on page 29 of the July 10 issue, it stated Joe Twaiten was in the class of 1939. He actually graduated from Houston in 1953. Twaiten shared at the meeting that he owns two houses the same size in Rushford and Houston; last year the taxes on the Houston house were twice as much as the Rushford house. Twaiten felt … [Read more...]
Clarification
In the June 26, 2023, Preston City Council article titled “Preston formalizes reasons for denying rezoning request,” the wording of the motion on page 13 concerning the county’s THC ordinance should state: The council unanimously approved a motion to take “no action” regarding the county ordinance, which will keep regulation at the county level. … [Read more...]
Correction
In the front page article of the June 5 Fillmore County Journal, “Preston hisoric campus and riverfront master plan,” it was mistated that Sheila Craig is the vice president of the Fillmore County Fair. She is instead the secretary for the Fillmore County Fair Board. … [Read more...]
Correction
In the June 5, 2023, June Dairy Month article “Introducing the 2023 Fillmore County Dairy Royalty,” regarding Faith Shriever, wording on page 10 should state: Although her family has made the decision to sell their cows, Shriever still takes care of her own dairy cattle that she houses at a local dairy farm. … [Read more...]