Fillmore County Journal

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Engagement

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Hirsch ~ Goeden Myron and Deb Hirsch of Mabel, Minn., would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Christina, to Jordan “Beef” Goeden, son of Steve and Lori Wiste of Spring Grove, Minn. Christina is a 2006 graduate of Mabel-Canton High School. She has Associate’s Degrees in Graphic Design and Marketing from Western Technical College and a … [Read more...]

Get Squirrelly with Surly at Lanesboro’s first pub crawl

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Amid the rise and popularity of distinctive craft beers, Lanesboro is riding the wave in effort to both promote those smaller-scale breweries, as well as its own drinking establishments. April 1 will see a flurry of activity in the city as it hosts its first pub crawl. “This event began as an experience that will continue to promote craft beer into corners of Minnesota where … [Read more...]

Semcac Senior Dining to open at B&B Olympic Bowl

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Semcac Senior Dining will be moving in Preston!  Meals for seniors will now be available at B & B Olympic Bowl. Beginning on Monday, April 3, meals will be served to senior citizens on Monday thru Friday each week.  Meals will be served at 11 a.m. Anyone 60 years of age, or the spouse of someone age 60, is invited to attend.  Meal coupons are available at the F&M … [Read more...]

11th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held on March 27

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The 11th Annual Preston Area Community Foundation Dinner and Auction will be held Monday, March 27 at the Branding Iron Supper Club in Preston, starting with social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.  This annual event is a great opportunity for PACF donors in the greater Preston and Fountain areas to hear about the impact their contributions are making to improve the … [Read more...]

College News ~ 3/13/17

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Graduations Fall 2016 • Iowa State University: Ryan Mayer, Harmony, B.S., Agronomy, Seed Science • North Dakota State University: Kayla Woltz, B.S., Veterinary Technology • Rochester Community and Technical College: Erin McKay, Harmony, CERT, Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant, Honors; Jessica Jacobsen, Mabel, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Mendela Paulson, … [Read more...]

Birth Announcement ~ Jude Loyal Woellert

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Jude Loyal Woellert Ben Woellert and Jaci Kjernander are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jude Loyal Woellert.  He was born at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn., at 11:47 p.m. on February 3, 2017. He was 6 lb 13.5 oz.  and 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Neil and Arlene Woellert of  Preston, Minn., and Carl and Mary Kernander of Northwood, N.H.  … [Read more...]

Kiera Olson named a Region One A “AAA” award winner

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Kiera Olson of Fillmore Central High School and Bryant Gernes of Winona Cotter High School have been named the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (AAA) winners for Region One A for 2017. Established in 1988, the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (AAA) is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League.  The award goes to high school seniors with a 3.0 or higher … [Read more...]

Wykoff news

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By Donna Erdman In December, the St. Johns students, teachers and Marva Lee presented Christmas songs at the Spring Valley Care Center in the dining room area for all of the residents.  Christmas ornaments made by the students were also hand delivered to the residents.  The weather was ideal for the special event. James Bradley flew recently to visit his dad and sister in … [Read more...]

Friends paddle through 2016

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A love of canoeing and the outdoors brought two lifelong friends together to fulfill a goal in 2016. Jason Worden of Chatfield, Minn., and Jeremy Rabe of La Crescent, Minn., grew up together in Chatfield, were in the same graduating class of 1996, and have remained close friends since. Although “life” happens - people get married and have children, responsibilities … [Read more...]