Former president, Donald J. Trump visited La Crosse, Wis., to hold a town hall meeting at the La Crosse Center on Thursday, August 29. Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard moderated the event. The La Crosse Center reached maximum capacity for the event with a long line of people still waiting outside the entrance. Brian Ostby of Fountain got the opportunity to witness … [Read more...]
A Week of Pink Dolphins, Local Delights, and Unexpected Encounters
Linda Tripp King from Mabel, Minn., spent an exhilarating week-long adventure on the Amazon River and is excited to share her experience with Fillmore County Journal readers. It was her first visit to Brazil, and her journey was filled with surprises and memorable moments. Joining King for the interview were her first cousin Rhan Flatin and his wife Selma, who both played … [Read more...]
Trouble Shooter, the End of an Era
In 1984, four high school boys got together and formed the band Trouble Shooter in Rushford. Rod and Bruce Darr, Dennis Overland and Dan Erickson began practicing in Jardiene and Irene Overland’s garage in South Rushford and decided they sounded pretty good together. Soon they went on to play at Rushford Days and took their first paying job at the VFW. From June 1984 to the … [Read more...]
Caledonia’s Industrial Park Struck by Second Major Fire in Less Than A Year
Caledonia’s industrial park suffers another loss following a recent fire that destroyed a building at Joe Rud Trucking, located at 523 Enterprise Street, Friday night August 16, around 8 p.m. Less than a year ago a fire completely destroyed a production building at Miken Sports. Caledonia City Administrator Jake Dickson expressed his dismay, stating, “It is very difficult to … [Read more...]
Colleen Foehrenbacher Earns National Nature Center Award
ANCA (Association of Nature Center Administrators) has chosen Colleen Foehrenbacher, executive director of Eagle Bluff Learning Center, for their Outstanding New Leader Award. This national award is given to a person holding the highest role at their association for less than five years. Colleen has worked at Eagle Bluff for 14 years; she took on the position of executive … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Unites To Tackle Daycare Challenge With Optimism and Teamwork
Following the sudden closure of Spring Grove’s Little Gnome Daycare and Preschool, on the morning of August 10, social media was quickly abuzz with the news. The center shut its doors without any prior notice. Owner Quentin Thorson shared the following statement with the Fillmore County Journal, “Thank you for reaching out and drawing attention to the financial challenges of … [Read more...]
Houston Honors Lifesaving Ambulance Crew
At their regular August 5 meeting, the Houston City Council got to see four of the Houston Ambulance crew members receive awards for their lifesaving measures this year. Several important visitors attended the presentation of the awards including the person whose life was saved, Ellert Mindrum. Ambulance Director Chris Cox presented the awards to Marty Momsen, Chris Tuveson, … [Read more...]
11 Teens, Ages 14 and 15, Receive Farm Safety Training
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states, “Farming is also one of the few industries in which family members, including children, are also at risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Data from the bureau emphasizes that “The agriculture industry is consistently at the highest risk for occupational injuries and fatalities, with 453 fatalities in 2021, or an equivalent of 19.5 … [Read more...]
The Music Runs Deep
For Arland Folstad of Spring Grove, music has always been a cherished hobby, though his primary career was farming. Music runs deep in the Folstad family. Ninety-two-year-old Folstad, of Norwegian descent, was born to Martin and Olga (Klegseth) Folstad. Among his siblings were Elmer, recognized for playing the piano with the Cutters; Beatrice, Melvin, … [Read more...]
Winona County District Court Welcomes Judge Dwight Luhmann
Attorney Dwight Luhmann is stepping up to serve as Winona County’s District Court judge for Winona County, Minn. Luhmann will replace Honorable Judge Mary Leahy. Towards the end of May, Governor Tim Walz appointed Luhmann as a Third Judicial District judge for Winona County’s District Court. Luhmann was eating lunch at Keys Cafe in downtown St. Paul when he received the … [Read more...]