Caledonia Police Department Julian Jade Moen, 18, Caledonia, MN; 2/28/2026, Liquor Consumption by Person Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Chatfield Police Department Darrin Robert Welch, 34, Fountain, MN; 2/3/2026, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office James Lloyd House, 34, Byron, MN; 3/10/2026, Speeding (65/55), … [Read more...]
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ORION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST
The Orion Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Orion Town Hall, 9006 County Rd #7 SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 on Monday, April 20th, after 8:00 p.m. regarding: An application for a Conditional Use Permit for the change of use of existing agricultural accessory buildings to agritourism use (Wildflower Prairie Farm), including agricultural education, farm … [Read more...]
Leland Morris Mickelson
Leland Morris Mickelson passed away peacefully at the Gunderson Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., on March 29, 2026, at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on March 28, 1941, the eldest child of Melvin and Christine (Raaen) Mickelson. He was confirmed at Rushford Lutheran Church. He later made his home … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Kenneth White, Marlys (Molly) Joy White
William (Bill) Kenneth White, 95, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on March 8, 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center under the Care of Mayo Clinic Hospice following a brief illness. He was born May 13, 1930, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., to Earl and Dorothy White. He worked at his father’s restaurant for many years. He enlisted in the United States Army National … [Read more...]
What is the value of a funeral or memorial service?
There a number of important things that come from a funeral or memorial service. The biggest value is the actual “gathering” and “remembering” of the one we lost. This planned gathering gives an invitation to other family, friends, co-workers, and the community and provides a specific time, place and purpose. This gathering, which of course is beneficial for many reasons, sets … [Read more...]
All-TRC Boys Basketball
Rushford-Peterson (12-2, 24-4) grabbed it first TRC-East title in over a decade ahead of Caledonia (11-3, 18-11), Cotter/Hope Lutheran (9-5, 17-10), La Crescent/Hokah (3-11, 5-22), and Fillmore Central (0-14, 4-22). In the TRC-West, Chatfield (11-4, 17-10) grabbed it first TRC title in three decades over Lewiston-Altura (10-5, 21-9), Dover-Eyota (9-6, 15-13), St. Charles (8-7, … [Read more...]
Launching Seed Library in Spring Valley
The seed of gardening joy was planted in Fillmore County Master Gardener, Magali Disdier by her grandparents who were farmers. “One of my grandfather’s hobbies was to graft all his fruit trees in his orchard,” commented Magali. This love of flourishing flora, as well as the desire to encourage others to explore the concept of gardening, inspired Magali to start a local seed … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
LFCMC’s boys and girls each won a four-team track and field indoor meet at Luther College that also featured Caledonia/Spring Grove and Chatfield. Grant Daniels (400, Triple Jump) had two individual firsts to lead the boys. Aubrey Daniels won three total events (Triple Jump, 4x200, 4x400), Kyla Hellickson two individual events (High Jump - tie, Long Jump) to lead the girls. … [Read more...]
Jeff’s Three Person Pool Tournament
On the sunny morning of Saturday, March 21, vehicles started lining the streets of Fountain and Preston. Cues in hand, pool players showed up for a chance to win what has become known as Jeff’s Three Person Pool Tournament. With a total of 27 three person teams, nearly 90 participants, organizer Jeff Knies knew it was going to be a long day of billiards. For each three … [Read more...]
Track (3/30)
Track and Field Preview/Team Capsules Grand Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland/Kingsland Head Coaches: Aaron Thauwald (girls), Rebecca Young (boys) 2025 Season: GMLOKS’ girls won the Section 1A True Team title for a sixth straight year and finished as state runner-up to 1A foe Cotter/Hope Lutheran by 5.5 points (543.5 to 538). The boys took fourth at the 1A True … [Read more...]