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R-P Looks to Future Needs

March 3, 2025 by Wanda Hanson

Marg O’Laughlin addressed the board during the public comment period to share her concerns regarding the curriculum in her ninth grade daughter’s literature class. Photo by Wanda Hanson

At the Rushford-Peterson School Board regular meeting on February 26, the board approved a proposal to allow ATSR to come into the school to see what people see as future needs for the school. ATSR Planners/Architects/Engineers is a company that does 98% of its work with schools. It has worked with R-P since 2011 and designed the current school.  The board approved Phase 1 … [Read more...]

Fillmore Central SAC Kids’ Artwork Published

March 3, 2025 by Hannah Wingert

Fillmore Central School Board from left to right, in front: Sue Sikkink, Brian Michel and Shelly Topness. In back: Jennifer Pickett, Craig Britton, Jason Schwarz and Carrie Mathison. Photo submitted

At the February 26 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Harmony resident Aaron Bishop asked if the board had any thoughts or plans in case the Department of Education is limited, altered, or discontinued. Superintendent Heath Olstad responded that there are many unknowns and no details to share currently. “I am confident at this time that the State of Minnesota has always … [Read more...]

Bond Referendum Meetings Announced, Donations Acknowledged by M-C Board

February 24, 2025 by Charlene Corson Selbee

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The dates for two bond referendum informational meetings were announced at the February 18 Mabel-Canton School Board meeting. The first will be held on February 19 at the Canton Town Hall; the second will be held March 11 in Mabel. Both meetings will start at 6 p.m. The board graciously thanked Joanne Hosting for a $5,000 donation in memory of Mike Hosting. The donation will … [Read more...]

Hot Shots

February 24, 2025 by Paul Trende

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LARP wrestling topped Dover-Eyota 38-27 in the 1A quarters to clinch its first trip to Rochester and the team semifinals in the Journal Sports era (since 2011). Section 1AA 6-seed Caledonia/Houston was tied with 3-seed Pine Island 27-27 before falling by fall at heavyweight to lose 33-27. Kinley Soiney scored 20 points and became Mabel-Canton’s all-time leading girls scorer as … [Read more...]

Gymnastics (2/15) 

February 24, 2025 by Paul Trende

Section 1A Meet (Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston placed sixth among seven teams. Sophomore Vivian Kittleson had the highest finish at 10th among 35 athletes on the uneven parallel bars and the team’s best score of 8.7500 while placing 17th in floor exercise. Scoring was tight, but Madelyn Foellmi did have a career-best on parallel bars. Based on their performances during the … [Read more...]

Basketball (2/24)

February 24, 2025 by Paul Trende

Houston boys basketball beat LeRoy-Ostrander 86-57 to clinch the SEC-East basketball title. It is the Hurricanes’ first boys SEC title ever, and first league crown period since 1987. They are 12-4 in the SEC, 16-8 overall. Photo by Emma Geiwitz

Boys Basketball: #3 Warriors Week Includes Defending and Dunking #9 Bombers Caledonia boys basketball came into the week as the top-ranked state team in Section 1AA. A massive section game was one of three on tap for the week. Brad King’s group started with exorcizing the demon that was a 64-60 loss a year ago at neighbor La Crescent/Hokah. The Warriors beat the Lancers … [Read more...]

Wrestling (2/24)

February 24, 2025 by Paul Trende

Five Chatfield seniors (left to right) Ben Carrier, Ayden Miner, Alden Pearson, Carson Rowland, and Javier Berg plus a mostly-occluded Wyatt Jacobson gather around the Section 1A team wrestling trophy. The Gophers dominatingly repeated as champs, beating three foes by a combined 192-23 score. Photo by Paul Trende

#1 Chatfield Dominates it Way to Repeat 1A Title It is the most dominant one-year Section 1A run, both in terms of points scored, and fewest points given up, in the last 17 years (since such things are cataloged on theguillotine.com). It the most dominant two-year run in 1A in the same period. In the 2025 1A finals, Chatfield senior Carson Rowland authored a pin to beat … [Read more...]

Rushford-Peterson FFA Plans for Fun Week

February 17, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

Our Conduct of Chapter Meetings team at state in December. Photo submitted

By Courtney Thorman FFA Week is a week-long celebration that local chapters put on each year. The goal of FFA week is to throw fun activities for younger kids to get them engaged in the club. By hosting FFA Week, chapters increase enrollment and expose children to the joys of a high school club. The Rushford-Peterson chapter celebrates FFA Week by hosting a middle school … [Read more...]

Lanesboro’s FFA Week Summary

February 17, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

Lanesboro FFA members. In front: Chloe Schnebly, MiKenna Halvorson, Sari Rein, Elizabeth Clarke, Morgan Hanson, Maria Strimpel, Hailey Erickson, Taylor Hanson, Lauren Olson, Jensyn Storhoff, William Miller. Row two: Henry Semmen, Logan Twite, Kyle Ruen, Reid Olson, Mason Gilbertson, Holdyn Willford, David Harvey, Jaxon Huntington, Jack Lawston. Row three: Aubrie Aumann, Thea Arends, Irelynn Papenfuss, Braylen Hanson, Cooper Holtegaard, Preston Clarke, Jeweleanna Lidke, Grace Tufte, Madalynn Rasmussen, Mily Irish, Jaden Dahl. Row four: Ambrin Olson, Havilah Pfeffer, Olivia Peterson, Prailey Willford, Cora Mayer, Emma Ruen, Rachel Rein, Emma Root, Kaylee Gilbertson, Jentrey Schreiber, Ian Horihan, Kail Freese. Row five: Charlotte Ferrie, Gracy Riggott, Autumn Rakosnik, Coley Lacey, Lane Peterson, Nolan Eide, Eliza Cullen, Gwen Lieb, Sam Asleson, Bella Thomas, McKenna Bunke. Row six: Kylie Bunke, Layla Twite, Fiona Horihan, Liam Horihan, Logan Roloff, Rory Johnson. Quincy Lange, Charles Guma, Beckett Hovland, Jacob Ziegler, Sam McHan. Row seven: Corbin Reinhardt, Teague Tessum, Henry Root, Teagen Reinhardt, Jackson Hearon, Beau Lacey, Lane Sass, Max McHan, Charles Hannan. Row eight: Hillary Burt, Addie McCabe, Lux Holst, Alivia Rein, Addison McCabe, Caleb Twait, Gavin Hrtanek, Syrus Wingert.Row nine: Camdyn Papenfuss, Carson Nagel, Cole Sass, Dayton Haugen. top row: Cooper Hovland, Jack Brogle, Jack Riggott, August Pfeffer, Collin Klaehn, Greyson Olson, Lynkon York. Not pictured: Elianna Cassman, Conor Danielson, Spirit Finely, Ashton Hanson, Grant Horihan, Devyn Horihan, Riley Johnson, Rowan Lieb, Breona Manley, Trayton McCabe, Matthew McCormick, Abby McHan, Liam Miller, Boone Moen, Leena Musel, Ben Norby, Tenley Qualy, Lauren Schultz, Matie Soppa, Elliet Sorom, Margaret Strimpel, Kiley Wingert, Adalyn Womeldorf. Photo submitted

By Kristi Ruen The Lanesboro FFA Chapter has been busy with career development events, award applications and many fun activities for members. The chapter now boasts over 115 members who all enjoy the fun, friends and awards that FFA has to offer.  The year started with six members exhibiting at the Minnesota State Fair FFA Livestock Show.  Soon members were busy … [Read more...]

LeRoy-Ostrander FFA To Celebrate FFA Week

February 17, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

LeRoy-Ostrander FFA Chapter, left to right, front row: Mrs. Tiffany Timm, Benita Nolt, Gabe Nagel, Kaci McKenzie, Catrina Main, Mabel Johnson, Brooke Jasper. Second row: Chloe O’Bannon, Maci Guttormson, Natalie Bunne, Audrey Main, Vivien Main, RyleeAnn Kleeberger, Brittany Tucke, Hannah Drees. Third row: Carter Sweeney, Tierney Schulte, Tessa Lewison, Raelee Felper, Cyndi Norby, Keatyn Stockdale, Leah Leason, Carter Emerson. Fourth row: Gavin Roe, Wyatt West, Isaac Kiefer, Calvin Kiefer, Grayson Stockdale, Xavier Lauseng, Logan Drees, Lincoln Lunning, Ally Siskow-Hoefs. Fifth row: Emma Miller, Ella Johnson, Ruby Evans, Savannah Emerson, Mia Nagel, Ayla Reburn, Kendra Groth, Hailey Drees. Sixth row: Evelyn Nelson, Isiah Williams, Max Reburn, Carson Roe, Candace Hanson, Kirah Plagman, Azayla Dahl. Top row: Brayden Schaefer, Ethan Lunning, Tyler Farlinger, Jackson Siskow, Logan Diemer, Miranda Nagel, Maria Almaraz-Nolt, Kim Volkart. Photo submitted

By Tiffany Timm The LeRoy-Ostrander FFA will celebrate 2025 FFA Week with a variety of items throughout the week!! Due to Presidents’ Day being on Monday there is no school, but many FFA members and L-O students/staff will be finding their dress up clothes for the upcoming days that week!! Dress up days for the week have yet to be determined due to officer meetings. However, … [Read more...]

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