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Jeff Zondlo, Deb Book and Doug Stevens were the people who made the meeting happen for Jeff and the family. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Memories of Wes Stevens

March 16, 2026 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

In early February, Jeff Zondlo reached out to the Peterson American Legion Post 526 via Facebook Messenger, searching … Read Story

R-P/H Track Coaches Megan LaFleur and Dave Jewison plan for future meets. Photo by Wanda Hanson

What Does it Take to Run a Track Meet?

March 9, 2026 By Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

While many high school sports fans are focused on tournament play for the winter MSHSL sports season (Minnesota State … Read Story

News

Kara Denner opened Kalla Lily Floral on North Broadway in Spring Valley, Minn., in August 2025. She creates bouquets for every occasion that are meaningful and beautiful. Photo by Janette Dragvold

Kalla Lily Floral Blooms in Spring Valley

March 16, 2026 By Janette Dragvold

Fillmore County Journal - Harmony, MN

Harmony Chamber Searches for New Director

March 16, 2026 By Hannah Wingert

Rushford Mayor Leigh Volkman, left, listens to new City Clerk Tiffany Jacobson at the March 9 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

Rushford Approves HazMat Survey

March 16, 2026 By Kirsten Zoellner

Fillmore County Journal - Mabel, MN

Mabel Council Continues Conversation on Local Cannabis Ordinance

March 16, 2026 By Charlene Corson Selbee

The Wiegrefe Senior Housing in Eitzen, Minn., provides low-income housing for senior citizens in Eitzen, Minn. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Wiegrefe Senior Housing Transferred to City of Eitzen

March 16, 2026 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Caledonia Police Responded to 2,011 Calls in 2025

March 16, 2026 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Fr. Gawarecki Sews His Own Vestments

March 16, 2026 By Wanda Hanson

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Age Friendly Fillmore County Shared with Chatfield Council

March 16, 2026 By Karen Reisner

The Lanesboro School Board listens to Superintendent Matt Schultz as he shares the recent policy committee meeting discussion about semester tests. From left to right: Steve Storhoff, Sarah Peterson, Chair Steve Snyder, Mark Holmen, Kevin Horihan and Lucas Bergo. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Semester Tests and Virtual Meetings Discussed at Lanesboro

March 16, 2026 By Wanda Hanson

Peterson Authorizes Application or Funding

March 16, 2026 By Kirsten Zoellner

Sports

Caledonia’s Liam Kupietz and Coby Hammell (forefront), Zeke Gengler (background facing), and others celebrate the Warriors’ 58-55 overtime win over Zumbrota-Mazeppa in the 1AA semis. Caledonia is again back in the 1AA finals. Photo by Paul Trende

Boys Basketball (3/16)

March 16, 2026

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports

Hot Shots

March 9, 2026

Lanesboro’s Nick Taylor throws it down in the Burros’ 92-49 Section 1A Round of 16 win over Rochester Math and Science Academy. The junior surpassed 1,000 career points in the game and the win clinched Lanesboro’s boys’ their first trip to Rochester and a section quarterfinal since 2013-2014. Photo by Ron Mayer

Boys Basketball Playoffs – Play-In and Round of 16 (2/24 & 2/26)

March 9, 2026

Fillmore Central’s Norah Nagel attacks the hoop late over Southland’s Avery Stroup in a 1A quarterfinal. FC built a 27-7 first half lead but fell 73-65. Photo by Paul Trende

Girls Basketball (9/3)

March 9, 2026

FCLMC senior Kane Larson uses his long arm to reach for the leg of Royalton/Upsala’s Jake Leners in a state title match at 189-pounds. Larson romped to the state title, winning his six post-season bouts by a combined 102-17 tally to become the Wolves’ first two-time state champion. Photo by Paul Trende

Wrestling (3/9)

March 9, 2026

R-P/H Track Coaches Megan LaFleur and Dave Jewison plan for future meets. Photo by Wanda Hanson

What Does it Take to Run a Track Meet?

March 9, 2026

Read this months “Ask the Experts”

Columnists

Fillmore County Journal-Pastor Mark Woodward

Pastor Devotions – “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”

March 16, 2026 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Peering at the Past – Sometimes Wild, Irish Wakes Were Three-Day Events

March 16, 2026 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

My Diet Influencers are Miss Piggy and Orson Welles

March 16, 2026 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- A Goodly Heritage

A Goodly Heritage – Incident in the Hen House

March 15, 2026 By Wenda Grabau Leave a Comment

Latest Commentary

Stability Starts With Child Care

March 16, 2026 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Journal Writing Project – Mandatory Mental Health Education

March 16, 2026 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Who is Responsible For the Death of 165 Schoolgirls in Iran?

March 9, 2026 By Commentary Submissions 3 Comments

Klobuchar Statement on Effort to Repeal Tariffs on Canada

March 2, 2026 By Commentary Submissions 1 Comment

Obituaries

Mary Lou Crilly obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Mary Lou Gilbert-Crilly

March 12, 2026

Roger Standoff obituary, Fillmore County JOurnal

Roger Dennis Stenhoff

March 9, 2026

James Burt obituary, Fillmore County Journal

James “Jim” Burt

March 9, 2026

Richard Oitzman obituary, Fillmore County JOurnal

Richard William Oitzman

March 9, 2026

Walter Ward obituary, Fillmore County JOurnal

Walter Rice Ward Jr.

March 9, 2026

George Berg obituary, Fillmore County Journal

George Carl Berg

March 5, 2026

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