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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...]

Track and Field (3/25 – 3/28) 

April 7, 2025 by Paul Trende

St. Mary’s Early Red Bird Invite (RPH competed alongside Melrose-Mindoro, Winona High, Lake City, Austin, Albert Lea, La Crosse-Logan, Cotter/Hope Lutheran, and Lyle/Pacelli at this indoor meet at St. Mary’s in Winona.   Tro-Cane Aubry Boldt won the Long Jump (17’9 ½”) and the Triple Jump (36’3 ½”) competitions while taking second in the 55-meter hurdles.  She set the program … [Read more...]

Hot Shots

April 7, 2025 by Paul Trende

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At the St. Mary’s Early Bird track and field invite, RP/H’s Aubry Boldt set the program Long Jump record (17’9 ½”), breaking her own tie with Ashley Agrimson (17’8”), while also tying Danielle Lesser-Luhman’s program-best Triple Jump mark (36’3 ½”).  At the MSU Indoor Showcase, LFCMC’s Brody Niemeyer set the LFCMC program Shot Put record with a throw of 52’1”.  The former … [Read more...]

Baseball (4/7)

April 7, 2025 by Paul Trende

…over on the baseball diamond, Houston’s C.J. Wruck is narrowly thrown out at first with Cougar Milton Hutchinson collecting the nice assist, though the Hurricanes got a shut-out from pitchers Morgan Rohweder and Hector Steinfeldt in a 3-0 ‘Cane win. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball Preview Capsules Caledonia Warriors Head Coach: Shawn Bauer  Where We Left Off in 2024: The Warriors went undefeated (15-0) to win the TRC-East title.  They won their first-round playoff game, then dropped two straight scoring four total runs.  Caledonia finished at 19-3.   Seniors: Garrett Konz (P/1B), Reid Klug (P/3B), Ben Stemper (CF), Spencer … [Read more...]

Softball (4/7)

April 7, 2025 by Paul Trende

Spring sports got rolling with Mabel-Canton and Houston playing a softball and baseball series in Mabel (among the scheduled contests). Hurricane Rylee Boldt makes third base safely in front of Cougar Hope Erickson’s tag in the Hurricanes’ 6-0 win... Photo by Paul Trende

Softball Preview Capsules Caledonia Warriors Head Coach:  Chad Augedahl  Where We Left Off in 2024:  The Warriors won the TRC-East (14-1).  Caledonia then went 6-2 in the playoffs, making the 1AA title game.  They beat Randolph once, but then fell in game two 6-0.  The Warriors finished as section runner-up at 24-4, their most wins in program … [Read more...]

Spring Grove Launches Community Help Desk with Student Leadership

April 7, 2025 by Charlene Corson Selbee

Jacqui VanMinsel of Spring Grove Communications has been working side-by-side with Spring Grove senior Jacob Hernandez to establish the Spring Grove Digital Assist program. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Thanks to a collaboration between Spring Grove High School and Spring Grove Communications, funding was secured to launch a community help desk for technical support. This forward-thinking initiative, officially named Spring Grove Digital Assist, will provide technology assistance to residents and students.  Gina Morken, Spring Grove assistant superintendent, explained that … [Read more...]

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