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Softball (5/12)

May 12, 2025 by Paul Trende

FC/L’s Braelyn Hovey makes it through the bag at first as R-P’s Lindsey Hoiness stretches to make the out. The Trojans swept the teams’ doubleheader, including twice being dead to lose in game two, down 14-4 in the sixth and 14-7 in the seventh (both with two outs), but winning 15-14 in eight innings. Photo by Deb Finseth

Softball/Baseball: Massive Comeback Highlights R-P/FC Ball Series Baseball and softball teams from R-P and FC/L each played a doubleheader. Softball featured a crazy comeback. The Trojans took game one 12-4  Shelby Tesch (3-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R, 7 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, Win) led the way.  Lindsey Hoiness (2-2, RBI, 2 R), Allanah Skalet (2-4, 2 R), Ariana Bettinger (1-4, … [Read more...]

The Baby Boomlet Graduates – How the Class of 2025 Made History

May 12, 2025 by Jason Sethre

In 2007, prior to the collapse of the economy during the financial crisis that led to a worldwide recession, there was a spike in births.  The following year, births fell back to what was considered a normal trend. This became a historical point of reference because exactly 50 years prior, in 1957, America recognized the peak of the Baby Boom. There were 4,316,233 births … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Deals with Jail Project Delay

May 12, 2025 by Karen Reisner

At the May 6 county board meeting, Sheriff John DeGeorge received approval to house inmates temporarily in Winona County, when necessary to keep the jail project on track. The new jail facility is ready to go except for the phone system migration which is being held up by Lumen Tech. Lumen plans to do the project by September. The Motorola portion of the project is pushed … [Read more...]

FILLMORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 2198 PRESTON, MINNESOTA REQUEST FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION QUOTES

May 5, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

The Fillmore Central School District No. 2198 is requesting quotations, subject to direct negotiations, for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 school years for the School District’s student transportation. A copy of the specifications and a quote form may be obtained from the Fillmore Central District Office by calling (507) 765-3845 or by emailing heath.olstad@isd2198.k12.mn.us. … [Read more...]

Hot Shots (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

Caledonia’s J.T. Hammell (37, 39), FC’s Aiden Arnold and Brody Srsen (38s), Chatfield’s Carter Ask (38), Lanesboro’s Jack Brogle (39), R-P’s Jaxson Meldahl (39), Chatfield’s Carson Harstad (39, 40), R-P’s Sam LaFleur (40), FC’s Brock Sikkink (40), and GMLO’s Lincoln Lunning (40) all shot 40 or below at head-to-head golf meets on the week. R-P’s boys are notably 4-1-1 while FC’s … [Read more...]

Baseball (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

Caledonia’s Tanner Ginther leaps for a high throw to second base as Chatfield’s Kaisen Johnson slides in safely. The Warriors won the game 5-4 in eight innings on a Ben Stemper RBI-double. Photo by Leif Erickson

Three Rivers Conference Baseball (4/22 - 4/25) Caledonia 5, Chatfield 4 [8] (Cal: Landon O’Heron 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K, Win; Reid Klug 4 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 2-5, 2B, RBI; Garrett Konz 2-4, RBI, 2 R; Jack Schmitz 1-2, RBI; B. Stemper 1-4, 2B, RBI. Ch: Cole Ramaker 1-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Sean Kirchner 2-4, 2 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, Loss; Westin Nolte 1-4, … [Read more...]

Golf (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

R-P/Caledonia, Brogle/Warrior Duo Win Title at Trojans’ Tourney Rushford-Peterson, Lanesboro, Caledonia, Houston, St. Charles and Lewiston-Altura gathered at R-P’s Ferndale Golf Course for a mid-season golf tourney. On the guys’ side, the host Trojans (332) topped Lanesboro (353), Caledonia (360), Houston (370), SC (379), and L-A (385). Burro frosh Jack Brogle continued his … [Read more...]

Track & Field (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

GMLOKS’ Avery Stroup readies to hand the baton to Chantle Reiland for the last leg of the girls 4x100 at the Bulldogs’ home meet. Said team took first, and the GMLOKS girls won their fourth team title of the year. Photo by Paul Trende

GMLOKS Teams Sweep Home Meet For a fourth time this year, GMLOKS girls track and field won a meet. For a third time, the boys did so, as each swept a home event. The girls (265) topped Blooming Prairie (71.5), Hayfield (70.33), L/P (57), K-W/Goodhue (54.5), RACE (51.66), and Randolph (34). Chantle Reiland (100 > 12.80), Brynlee Koenigs (200 > 28.96), Brynna Nelson (400 … [Read more...]

Softball (5/5)

May 5, 2025 by Paul Trende

Caledonia’s Paizley Lange slides into second base ahead of the force by Chatfield’s Brittin Ruskell, a hustle play that allowed a bases loaded run to score. Caledonia, #5 in AA, topped the Gophers, #9 in AA, by 4-0 final in a key TRC matchup of East and West TRC division leaders. Photo by Paul Trende

#5 Caledonia Tops Chatfield, Cotter Twice, Takes Control of East Caledonia softball (5-1, 6-1) proved itself the top ‘C’ school in the TRC this year with a trio of wins over formidable foes Chatfield and Cotter/Hope Lutheran. In a key conference-division leaders battle with the  Gophers (5-0, 7-0), a pair of unearned first inning runs were pivotal. Warrior Adrienne Lange … [Read more...]

Veterans, Community Gather for Tradition and Tribute at 18th Annual Military Ball

May 5, 2025 by Charlene Corson Selbee

The Color Guard prepares for their ceremonial entrance. Photos by Charlene Corson Selbee

  Veterans representing all branches of the military from Southeast Minnesota gathered at the 18th Annual Military Ball on Saturday evening, April 26, at the Fest Building in Spring Grove. The event, steep in history and tradition, welcomed approximately 120 attendees, including veterans, their spouses, and members of the public.  Col. Fuller’s speech focused on … [Read more...]

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