Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Do you remember around the end of 2019, there were all of these jokes about how 2020 was going to be the year of vision, clarity, and focus? Boy, did we get blindsided. I heard another joke recently. If you think 2020 was bad, wait until 2020 turns 21. Seriously, we have been living through historic … [Read more...]
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The Fall Top 50 Countdown (#22 to #15)
The top 50 teams of the Fall from 2010-2019 continues. As before, squads from the “Journal 10,” FC, R-P, Chatfield, Kingsland, M-C, Houston, Lanesboro, GM, SG, and L-O, are eligible. Ranking across different years, and involving teams from three different sports, is difficult, and thus subject to debate. Ranking is by how far teams made it in the playoffs. Placing … [Read more...]
Real Bites – Trout City Brewing
We’ve had a few breweries pop up in the Fillmore County area in the past five years, which is quite a draw for tourists and locals alike. One in Chatfield, Fountain, Preston, and Lanesboro. In the 2020-2021 Visit Bluff Country Magazine, there was even a brewery, distillery, and wine tour map dedicated to promoting these venues. In Preston, Minn., they are fortunate to … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Rochelle Annette Current, 54, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/21/2021, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Andrea Ruth Hardy, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/1/2021, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Samantha Lee Hoff, 32, La Crescent, Minn.; 1/29/2021, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On December 1, Anton Joseph Plonka, 20, of Stewartville, Jabriel Khader Aden, 18, of Rochester, and Nelson Augustino Soro, 20, of Rochester appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat regarding criminal conduct in Chatfield. Plonka is charged with three felonies; Aggravated Robbery - 1st Degree - Aid/Abet, Simple Robbery - Aid/Abet, and Theft - Take/Use/Transfer … [Read more...]
Roy Aloyisus Montgomery
Roy Aloyisus Montgomery, 83, of Plainview, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, December 23, 2020. He was born on October 17, 1937, in Elba, Minn., to Rollie and Rose (Walcheck) Montgomery. The family later moved to Plainview where Roy attended school and was a standout star player on both the high school basketball and football teams. Roy graduated from Plainview High … [Read more...]
Darlene Ann Bradt
Darlene Ann Bradt, 80, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 26, 2020, surrounded by her husband, daughter, son-in-law, and son. Darlene was born June 7, 1940, in Dyersville, Iowa, to William and Mary Enette (Schemmel) Jurgens. She graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Worthington, Iowa, and Mercy School of Practical Nursing in Marshalltown, Iowa. … [Read more...]
The Fall Top 50 Countdown (#30 to #23)
fter a hiatus, the top 50 teams of the Fall from 2010-2019 continues. As before, squads from the “Journal 10,” FC, R-P, Chatfield, Kingsland, M-C, Houston, Lanesboro, GM, SG, and L-O, are eligible. Ranking across different years, and involving teams from three different sports, is difficult and thus subject to debate. Ranking is by how far teams made it in the play-offs. … [Read more...]
Real Bites – Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar
Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar Within the past couple weeks, I was blessed with a couple of great opportunities in Rushford, Minn. First, I was looking forward to my dental check-up at Rushford Dental Clinic. I was seriously excited about going to the dentist. My teeth always feel so good after they’ve been cleaned. And, I think it is important to be aware of the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts presents Annual Juried High School Art Show January 16 – February 7
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show opens on January 16 and runs through February 7. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The show features a variety … [Read more...]