Fillmore County Journal

"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

Kappers’ Big Red Barn expands home milk deliveries

by

The Kappers family has always churned out creative ideas for their dairy. “Bob always had a plan. He’s an outside of the box thinker,” said Jeanette Kappers proudly in a 2017 Journal feature. Nestled into the community of Chatfield, the micro-dairy operates with the complete on-site production, processing, and packaging of their milk, as well as value-added products. In … [Read more...]

Sheltered in violence

by

Throughout the United States, police departments are responding to a surge in domestic violence calls at the same time a shelter-in-place order keeps many people in close quarters. According to www.thehill.com, “Police departments in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle have said publicly they are seeing increases in domestic violence allegations.  Chicago reported … [Read more...]

Spring Valley pool and summer rec on hold

by

The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on April 13.  Due to social distancing guidelines, the meeting was held at the community center, with all attendees seated with at least six feet of space.  Members present included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer.  Also in attendance was Park & Rec Director … [Read more...]

Non-profits facing lean times during stay-at-home

by

Fillmore County is home to a number of non-profit organizations which, like everyone else, are feeling the impact of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus mitigation practices currently in place.  The Journal reached out to several of these organizations recently to get a glimpse into how they are “weathering the storm.” When asked about the immediate impact on his … [Read more...]

Supporting our local churches

by

The Fillmore County Journal has always been a supporter of local churches in our coverage area. Readers will notice a church directory published in the newspaper each week.  This is free for the churches in our circulation area, and this is only possible with the support of sponsors.  Thanks to all of these sponsors! Church supporters may contact our newspaper staff at … [Read more...]

County takes measures to ease COVID-19 impact

by

At the April 14 meeting of the Fillmore County Board via Webex, commissioners took steps to lesson the impact on their constituents. County Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones noted the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has provided some guidance on possibly giving some property owners, who are struggling due to closures, some relief. She said she has received a handful of … [Read more...]

Harmony hires new city administrator

by

Devin Swanberg attended his first council meeting as the new city administrator for the City of Harmony. Due to COVID-19, the council met in the gymnasium of the community center instead of the regular meeting room to allow for social distancing. Fillmore County Assessor Brian Hoff conducted the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization via phone conference. There were no … [Read more...]

Fillmore Central offers programs for all levels of child development

by

Fillmore Central takes pride in the programs that are offered at all levels of child development.  Children are continually developing and we know that there are a lot of questions to go with all of these stages.  We are very fortunate to be able to offer a variety of programs for families with children birth to 5.  School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education … [Read more...]

Mabel–Canton Early Childhood Programs

by

Happy Week of the Young Child!  Since we will not be able to celebrate like we usually do all together due to COVID-19, I would like to encourage all families, but especially our Mabel-Canton families with young children, to make something special for your doors or windows and decorate our neighborhoods and communities with projects made by our little people.  Here is a little … [Read more...]