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Hot Shots (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

Caledonia’s J.T. Hammell (37, 39), FC’s Aiden Arnold and Brody Srsen (38s), Chatfield’s Carter Ask (38), Lanesboro’s Jack Brogle (39), R-P’s Jaxson Meldahl (39), Chatfield’s Carson Harstad (39, 40), R-P’s Sam LaFleur (40), FC’s Brock Sikkink (40), and GMLO’s Lincoln Lunning (40) all shot 40 or below at head-to-head golf meets on the week. R-P’s boys are notably 4-1-1 while FC’s … [Read more...]

Baseball (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

Caledonia’s Tanner Ginther leaps for a high throw to second base as Chatfield’s Kaisen Johnson slides in safely. The Warriors won the game 5-4 in eight innings on a Ben Stemper RBI-double. Photo by Leif Erickson

Three Rivers Conference Baseball (4/22 - 4/25) Caledonia 5, Chatfield 4 [8] (Cal: Landon O’Heron 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K, Win; Reid Klug 4 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 2-5, 2B, RBI; Garrett Konz 2-4, RBI, 2 R; Jack Schmitz 1-2, RBI; B. Stemper 1-4, 2B, RBI. Ch: Cole Ramaker 1-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Sean Kirchner 2-4, 2 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, Loss; Westin Nolte 1-4, … [Read more...]

Golf (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

R-P/Caledonia, Brogle/Warrior Duo Win Title at Trojans’ Tourney Rushford-Peterson, Lanesboro, Caledonia, Houston, St. Charles and Lewiston-Altura gathered at R-P’s Ferndale Golf Course for a mid-season golf tourney. On the guys’ side, the host Trojans (332) topped Lanesboro (353), Caledonia (360), Houston (370), SC (379), and L-A (385). Burro frosh Jack Brogle continued his … [Read more...]

Track & Field (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

GMLOKS’ Avery Stroup readies to hand the baton to Chantle Reiland for the last leg of the girls 4x100 at the Bulldogs’ home meet. Said team took first, and the GMLOKS girls won their fourth team title of the year. Photo by Paul Trende

GMLOKS Teams Sweep Home Meet For a fourth time this year, GMLOKS girls track and field won a meet. For a third time, the boys did so, as each swept a home event. The girls (265) topped Blooming Prairie (71.5), Hayfield (70.33), L/P (57), K-W/Goodhue (54.5), RACE (51.66), and Randolph (34). Chantle Reiland (100 > 12.80), Brynlee Koenigs (200 > 28.96), Brynna Nelson (400 … [Read more...]

Softball (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

Caledonia’s Paizley Lange slides into second base ahead of the force by Chatfield’s Brittin Ruskell, a hustle play that allowed a bases loaded run to score. Caledonia, #5 in AA, topped the Gophers, #9 in AA, by 4-0 final in a key TRC matchup of East and West TRC division leaders. Photo by Paul Trende

#5 Caledonia Tops Chatfield, Cotter Twice, Takes Control of East Caledonia softball (5-1, 6-1) proved itself the top ‘C’ school in the TRC this year with a trio of wins over formidable foes Chatfield and Cotter/Hope Lutheran. In a key conference-division leaders battle with the  Gophers (5-0, 7-0), a pair of unearned first inning runs were pivotal. Warrior Adrienne Lange … [Read more...]

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

Chatfield Public Schools Kirk Affeldt 9 years, 5th Grade Kirsten Armstrong 26 years, 4th Grade Reading Renee Bakken 30 year, Preschool Tom Bance 31 years, Elem. Phy Ed Brian Baum 35 years, HS Health Karla Becker 38 years, Speech/Special Education Carmen Berge 22 years, Kindergarten Josh Berhow 16 years, 2nd Grade Ann … [Read more...]

Dan Winkler: Teacher of the Year 2025, Major Excitement as Teacher of the Year is Announced

May 5, 2025 by Barb Jeffers

Fillmore County Journal Teacher of the Year Dan Winkler, surrounded by Katelyn Redalen of Drury’s Furniture, Jason Sethre of the Fillmore County Journal, Brad Hoiness of Rushford/Preston/Harmony Foods, and Cody Koebke of Ody’s Country Meats and Catering. Photo by Barb Jeffers

There was a mystery going on at Caledonia High School on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the student body was instructed to go to the Fine Arts Center after first period.  They were not told why; they were told they would find out when they got there. As students and staff started filling the room, anticipation grew until Principal Nathan Boler spoke into the microphone.  “We … [Read more...]

R-P Seeks Community Members to Serve On Committee

May 5, 2025 by Wanda Hanson

At their April 28 meeting, the Rushford-Peterson School Board unanimously voted to proceed with exploring the possibility of a future building project. The staff has already had input on future needs at the school; now it’s time for the public to share their input. Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard has already reached out on Facebook asking for people willing and interested to … [Read more...]

Hot Shots

April 28, 2025 by Paul Trende

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports

GMLOKS’ track and field teams each easily won the eight-team Medford Meet. Bently Wiersma notably won the Long Jump and Triple Jump for the boys. The girls have now won three straight outdoor full meets while the boys have won two of those events. Chatfield girls track and field won the seven-team Lewiston-Altura Meet. Jaelyn LaPlante (200, High Jump, 4x200) won three events. … [Read more...]

Track and Field (4/14 & 4/15)

April 28, 2025 by Paul Trende

Lewiston-Altura Meet (Chatfield’s girls (63) topped nearest foe La Crescent/Hokah (52). The boys (45) took third behind co-champs Dover-Eyota (49) and Lewiston Altura (49). Wabasha-Kellogg, Alma-Pepin, and St. Charles also competed. Gopher gal firsts: Jaelyn LaPlante (200 > 27.03; High Jump > 4’10”), Lexi Kivimagi (400 > 1:04.60), Charlotte Oeltjen (3,200* > … [Read more...]

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