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Baseball (4/14)

April 14, 2025 by Paul Trende

Spring Grove freshman Ezra Konkel steals second base, beating the throw to GMLOK shortstop Blake Hershberger in the Lions’ 10-5 win over the Bulldogs. Photo by Lee Epps

Three Rivers Conference Baseball #10 in AA Caledonia 9, Fillmore Central/Lanesboro 1 (C: L. O’Heron 6 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 8 K, Win, 2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Tyson Ginther 3-4, 2 RBI, R; Jack Schmitz 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI; G. Konz 2-5, 2 RBI, R; Ben Stemper 1-3, RBI, 2 R. FCL: Levi Rogers R; Jackson Hildebrant RBI. Caledonia scored seven runs in the first inning)  Chatfield … [Read more...]

Softball (4/14)

April 14, 2025 by Paul Trende

Chatfield’s Grace Finley readies to take the throw to first to get St. Charles runner Willow Lange, while teammate Brittin Ruskell backs up the play, in the Gophers’ season-opener, a 7-2 win. Photo by Leif Erickson

Three Rivers Conference Softball Fillmore Central/Lanesboro 0, #9 in AA Caledonia 18 [4] (C: A. Lange 4-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 4 R; A. Augedahl 3-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R, 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K, Win; Lily Wiebke 3-3, 2B, RBI, 3 R; Paizley Lange 2-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Vivian Kittleson 2-2, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Brairy Proulx 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Nora Staggemeyer 1-1, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R. Augedahl pitched a … [Read more...]

New IT Company for Houston Schools

April 14, 2025 by Wanda Hanson

Some of the PTA Hurricane Heroes were present to receive their awards from Angela McQuinn. Photo by Wanda Hanson

At their April 3 meeting, the Houston School Board signed a new contract for IT services with CMConsultants, LLC. According to Superintendent Mary Morem, the school will save about $12,000 “right off the top” and there will be more savings on devices through the company. The annual agreement will cost $102,000 and can be reviewed and evaluated by the board after the first … [Read more...]

Chatfield Education Foundation Donates $50,000 for Elementary iPads

April 14, 2025 by Mary Allen

At the April 9, 2025, school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad, Mark Johnsrud and Katie Priebe were present.  Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, high school principal, Eric Nelson, elementary principal, Shane McBroom and student senate representative Alaina Armstrong.  Reports Board committee reports were given. … [Read more...]

Daycare Concerns From Lanesboro Resident

April 14, 2025 by Wanda Hanson

The Lanesboro School Board members listen to citizen concerns during the public comment period, from left to right: Steve Storhoff, Sarah Peterson, Chair Steve Snyder, Mark Holmen, Kevin Horihan and Lucas Bergo. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Lexi Burt, a Lanesboro alum and mother of two children enrolled in the Lanesboro School daycare, addressed the Lanesboro School Board at their regular meeting April 9 with her concerns about the school’s daycare program. Her concerns included the fact that both the director and assistant director had submitted their resignations; she asked about the support from the … [Read more...]

Caledonia Area Community Education Early Learning Programs

April 7, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

Students from the SAC program enjoying time outside. Photo submitted

Caledonia Area Community Education believes in nurturing the potential of every child through play, creativity, and care. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for children to grow, learn, and develop essential life skills, while giving parents peace of mind knowing their children are in good hands. Hand in Hand Preschool  Program: … [Read more...]

Learning in Lanesboro for All Ages

April 7, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

ECFE families enjoy crafts and storytime outdoors. Photo submitted

Lanesboro Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is excited to announce the offering of two weekly programs for children (birth-Age 5) families/parents/guardians and the return of the popular ECFE egg hunt at Sylvan Park. On Tuesdays, ECFE meets for free play, story-time, and community. Tuesday classes are held at the Lanesboro Community Center and occasionally Sylvan Park … [Read more...]

Mabel–Canton Early Childhood Programs Have a Lot to Offer

April 7, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

Happy Week of the Young Child!  Mabel–Canton Community Education offers many opportunities for our young children and their families. Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and events are open to birth to 5-year-olds.  Our family fun nights are events the whole family can attend together and make new connections with other families. We also proudly offer a 4 Star … [Read more...]

Rushford-Peterson Early Childhood Programs Where We Play to Learn and Learn to Play!

April 7, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

Layni Vix and Tye Anderson playing on the EC playground at R-P Schools. Photo submitted

Rushford-Peterson offers many opportunities for early childhood aged children and their families. Our ECFE classes are open to birth to 5-year-olds. Parents and children attend themed classes together! Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 5-6:15 p.m. and Friday mornings from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Mrs. Heather Grigg also takes her ECFE on-the-go and shares her amazing activities at … [Read more...]

Early Childhood Opportunities at Fillmore Central

April 7, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

Busy chefs in the kitchen. Photos submitted

Early childhood educators play a vital role in preparing young learners for their educational journeys. At Fillmore Central, we provide a comprehensive range of programs designed for families with children from birth to age 5, addressing all levels of child development. Our School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education Program (ECSE) at Fillmore Central focuses on … [Read more...]

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