By Joanne Hall, Preston Historical Society The Preston Republican article of July 24, 1958, carried the headline “County Seat Was Coveted Prize in 1850’s”. Minnesota was still a territory in the years 1851 to 1856 so government supervision came from St. Paul. The boundaries of early Fillmore County included parts of what are now Houston, Winona and Olmsted counties. … [Read more...]
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Experiencing God Through Community and Nature
By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches One of the great joys of being a pastor during the summer is participating in trips with our young people. I want to share a particularly meaningful story from a trip a few years ago. On the second to last night of our mission trip to the Duluth, Minn., area, our group joined for supper with two other … [Read more...]
Annette Polzin (Urban)
Annette Polzin (Urban) died on June 28, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 11, 1932, in Rochester, Minn., to William and Anna Hardtke, Annette spent her early years on the family farm north of Eyota, surrounded by the beauty of rural life. Annette cherished her family, including her late husband Luther Polzin, whom she married on May 10, 1952, and who passed away in … [Read more...]
Postseason Baseball Awards
The 2025 baseball season saw Caledonia redeem a tough postseason last year with a Section 1AA runner-up performance, as the Warriors went 18-8. Only two of the eight Journal-covered programs finished above five-hundred, but all won at least seven games. Four SEC players notably made All-State. Southeast Conference Baseball Awards Lyle/Pacelli (13-1, 20-4) won the SEC over … [Read more...]
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Cannabis Ordinance
A public hearing will be held after 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, at the Elmira Town Hall, 27 Winona St, Chatfield, MN 55923 to consider adoption of a proposed Zoning Ordinance relating to cannabis activities. Copies of the proposed ordinance can be found at www.tcpamn.org All interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting or send written comment to Township … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-25-339
In Re: Estate of Cynthia Sue Bothun, also known as Cynthia S. Bothun, Cindy S. Bothun and Cindy Bothun Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an amended Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the amedned application and … [Read more...]
Boldt and Goergen Titles Highlight State Track and Field Meet
For a fifth straight year, St. Michael/Albertville High School hosted the Class A state track and field individual meet. GML-OKS, RPH, LFCMC, Chatfield, and Cale-donia/Spring Grove were all represented. One Southland runner and one Houston all-around athlete headed the cast by bringing home state titles. For Southland sophomore, GMLOKS track and field athlete Tate Goergen, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Shooters Advance to MSHSL State Tournament
Spring Grove, among the 11 Journal-area trap teams, had the most successful trip to the state championships conducted by the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League (MSHSCTL) at Alexandria. Every member of every team, regardless of their regular season standing, is eligible to compete against all teams in their class as each of nine classes (1A through 9A) crowns a state … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board Accepts Generous Donations From Booster Club
At the their June 16 meeting, the Kingsland School Board thanked the Kingsland Athletic Booster Club (KABC) for their generous donations of $20,000 for the athletic fields maintenance and $130,000 to build a new football field crow’s nest. “That is for the football field, the softball field (located on the school’s property) and baseball field. The football field needs to be … [Read more...]
Dixie Liberty Rudlong
Dixie Liberty Rudlong, born June 11, 2025, took her last breath in the loving arms of her parents Benjamin and Natalie Rudlong of Chatfield, Minn., on June 17, 2025. Though the time spent with their beautiful baby girl was too brief, they shared enough love for a lifetime with her during unexpected complications following her birth. They will honor her precious life (and the … [Read more...]