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Police Chief Blaise Sass, Dawn Hellickson and Mayor Kurt Reicks taking time out of their busy day to help others in the community. Photo submitted

Red Kettles: A Beacon of Hope for Those in Need

February 3, 2025 By Sara York Leave a Comment

In the year 1891, in the bustling city of San Francisco, a compassionate man named Captain Joseph McFee recognized a … Read Story

2024 Business Persons of the Year Ninnemans Receive Award of Excellence From Journal Readers

January 27, 2025 By Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

As a newspaper, we have an opportunity to bring people together for a common good. To inspire and foster positive news … Read Story

At the January 14 Eitzen City Council meeting, Mayor Jeff Adamson and councilmembers Mitch Luttchens and Mitch Lange took the oath of office. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Eitzen Kicks Off 2025

January 20, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Eitzen City Clerk Steve Schuldt administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Jeff Adamson, and councilmembers Mitch … Read Story

News

Kara Maloney, who has years of experience with LACC, called the annual meeting to order. Photo by Barb Jeffers

LACC Celebrates 30th Anniversary During Annual Banquet

February 3, 2025 By Barb Jeffers

Caledonia City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson administers the Oath of Office to the newly elected council member, John Rauk, at the January 27 council meeting. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Caledonia City Council Appoints John Rauk to the Council

February 3, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Kingsland School Board Hears SMEC Audit Report

February 3, 2025 By Paula Barness

Retiring Fire Chief Chad Rasmussen, left, and the new fire chief, Nick Smith report to the council. Dave Lombard from Public Works is in the background. Photo by Wanda Hanson

RFD Fire Chiefs Visit Rushford Council Meeting

February 3, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Fillmore County Board Hears Update on Driftless Hiking Trail

February 3, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Colleen Foehrenbacher, left, receives the Outstanding New Leader Award from Jen Levy, executive director of the Association of Nature Center Administrators. Photo submitted

Eagle Bluff Executive Director Recognized for Leadership in Outdoor Education

February 3, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Houston County Commissioners Approve 2025 Highway Equipment Purchases

February 3, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Chatfield to Explore the Sale of Groen Park Bridge

February 3, 2025 By Karen Reisner

State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Accepting Century Farm Applications

February 3, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

SEMAC Announces Recent Organizational Grant Awards

February 3, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Man in Custody After Spring Grove Manor Fire

February 3, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Applications Open for Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Recognition

January 27, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Sports

Hot Shots

February 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Kingsland’s Kaaleem Reiland looks to take Lanesboro’s Mason Gilbertson off the dribble. Reiland had 11 second-half points to help the Knights down the Burros 55-43 for their fourth straight and tenth win (10-5). Photo by Paul Trende

Boys & Girls Basketball (2/3)

February 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Brinley Middendorf and Lanesboro’s Emma Root collide inside in Spring Grove’s game with Lanesboro. Played at Mabel-Canton, SG won their seventh straight with a 72-49 victory. Photo by Lee Epps

Girls Basketball (2/3)

February 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Chatfield girls wrestling took first at the Rochester-Century tourney behind titles from Emily Bova (100), Brynn Horsman (118), and Elle Eickhoff (142). A day later, Chatfield was one of just 16 to compete in the first ever Minnesota Girls Dual State Championship (where they took 13th mainly due to a lack of a full roster). Chatfield is a tip of the emerging girls’ wrestling sword. Photo submitted

Wrestling (2/3)

February 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Gymnastics (1/25)

February 3, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Celebrating 25 years of success, Harrington Enterprises owners Chad and Camri Harrington, along with their son Carter, stand proudly beneath their business sign – a symbol of their dedication to family, hard work and customer service. Photo submitted

Harrington Enterprises: A Quarter-Century of Growth and Community Commitment

January 27, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Hot Shots

January 27, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Fillmore Central’s Josh Haugerud knocks the post-entry pass away from Kingsland’s Parker Johnson. Haugerud hit a late three to tie the game, but Johnson scored a team-best 19 points, as the Knights snuck past FC 72-70 on a late Zach Reiland lay-in. Photo by Paul Trende

Boys Basketball (1/27)

January 27, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Grand Meadow’s Rylee Schaufler and Fillmore Central’s Aubrey Daniels fight for a loose ball in the teams’ non-conference affair. GM posted three wins on the week, over Southland 58-36, LeRoy-Ostrander 66-35, and the Falcons 44-37. The Larks improved to 11-2. Photo by Paul Trende

Girls Basketball (1/27)

January 27, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

GMLOS’ Cael Smith takes LARP’s Carter Bronk for a ride in the 139-pound bout at the Screamin’ Eagles’ triangular. Smith posted a 10-0 major decision win. It was one of just four wins for the Bulldogs in a 53-22 LARP win. Photo by Paul Trende

Wrestling (1/27)

January 27, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

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The Old Soldier Reflects

February 3, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Weekly Newspaper Serving Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country - Letter to the Editor

Letter about Hate, Greed and Silence…

January 27, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

One Moment, Please… Iowa Buying up Minnesota Counties?

January 20, 2025 By Commentary Submissions 1 Comment

Investment in our Youth

January 20, 2025 By Commentary Submissions 1 Comment

Columnists

Fillmore County Journal-Pastor Mark Woodward

Pastor Devotions – It Finally Caught Up With Me

February 3, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Peering at the Past – Playing Ball Betwixt the Walls

February 3, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Eat Well, Be Well, Have Fun

February 3, 2025 By Tim Blanski Leave a Comment

The Hospital Said My Wallet Had to Come Out

February 3, 2025 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Clifford Side obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Clifford O. Eide

January 30, 2025

Robert Biel obituary, Fillmore county Journal

Robert “Bob” Biel

January 29, 2025

Merlin Meyer obituary, Fillmore county Journal

Merlin Fredrick Meyer

January 29, 2025

Margaret Ranzenberger obituary, Fillmore county Journal

Margaret Joan (Lommen) Ranzenberger

January 29, 2025

Margaret Schueler obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Margaret “Margie” Anna (McGregor) Schueler

January 28, 2025

Madge Danielson

January 28, 2025

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Preston, MN 55965
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Caledonia, MN 55921
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