Fillmore County Journal

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It’s Time for Chatfield’s Western Days!

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Saddle up and head to the 58th Annual Western Days in Chatfield, Minn., from August 7-10. Shine them boots, starch them jeans, and slap on that cowboy hat - it’s four days of Yee-haw! and good ol’-fashioned fun! This year’s Trail Boss (Grand Marshal) is Peggy Baker, and Tony Lamme is the Honorary Grand Marshal. Give ‘em a big ol’ howdy when you see ‘em! Rustle up a Western … [Read more...]

Caledonia School Board Approves Many Coaching Contracts

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Caledonia Public School board members met Monday, July 21 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present included Peterson, Chad Harms, Leigh King and Melissa Marschall. Board members Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl and Spencer Yohe were absent. District employees … [Read more...]

Buffalo Bill Days: Where the Buffalo Roams

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Looking for a buffalo you can snap a selfie with? Look no further! Head to Lanesboro from August 1-3 for the town’s annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration. Be sure to meet Buff the Buffalo, the town’s beloved mascot and don’t forget to share your photos using #BufftheBuffalo. This long-running celebration pays homage to the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody, who is believed to have … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Historical Society Updates County Board

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Bretta Grabau, executive director, reviewed historical society activities during the last year. She also commented on plans for the coming year at the county board’s July 22 meeting. Grabau said it has been a great year for partnerships and improvements in the facilities. A meeting room is available for organizations to use. Tours have been conducted for various groups. Grants … [Read more...]

Rushford-Peterson Plans for Increasing Enrollment

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Superintendent Ben Bernard presented enrollment data as usual at the Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting on July 21. Bernard shared that one or two families a week have been calling the school to enroll for next year. Commenting, “The data is inaccurate as of the last 72 hours,” Bernard reported that another family had just enrolled. One way the school has dealt with the … [Read more...]

Spring Grove Construction on Track as Board Prepares for Fall

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At the July 21 meeting of the Spring Grove School Board of Directors, Director of Special Projects Rachel Udstuen addressed and dismissed rumors that the school’s construction project is behind schedule. While the project is not ahead of schedule, she confirmed that the district is still on track to take possession of the renovated building on August 18. This timeline gives … [Read more...]

Fillmore Central to Add Elementary Rock Climbing Wall

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At the July 22 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad noted that the Strength and Agility program is going well. He gave kudos to Coach Andrew Pederson for organizing and writing the program and to all of the coaches who volunteer their time to help run it. The fall sports information has been sent out. Maintenance has been working hard at both … [Read more...]

Preston Historical Society Master Plan

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Sheila Craig, president of the historical society, reviewed the Preston Historic Campus and Riverfront Master Plan at the city council’s July 21 meeting. The plan has been prepared by Widseth Planning and Engineering. It was developed with contributions from PHS, the city council, EDA, zoning, tourism, chamber of commerce, community foundation, and residents. Widseth  … [Read more...]