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Missy Musel, right, reads the oath of office after being appointed to the Wykoff City Council during the May 12 meeting. City Administrator Becky Schmidt, left, officiated the swearing-in. Photo by Zech Sindt

Wykoff Council Appoints New Member, Addresses Infrastructure

May 19, 2025 By Zech Sindt Leave a Comment

The Wykoff City Council met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge … Read Story

Kiel Koehler, Teachers’ Union president, presented a level 3 grievance to the school board. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Level 3 Grievance Presented to Houston School Board

May 12, 2025 By Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Kiel Koehler, a teacher for 28 years at Houston, teachers’ union president and rights advocate appeared before the … Read Story

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

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

May 5, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Veterans representing all branches of the military from Southeast Minnesota gathered at the 18th Annual … Read Story

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High school senior Greta Kunene has enjoyed a number of roles on stage so far, and is pursuing a career in musical theatre. Photos submitted

Area High School Senior Pursues Career in Musical Theatre

May 19, 2025 By Hannah Wingert

Fillmore County Journal - Peterson, Minnesota

Peterson Ponders Poultry

May 19, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Chatfield Board Hears Recommendations for Senior Class Trip

May 19, 2025 By Mary Allen

Engagement (5/19)

May 19, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

The Lanesboro School Board listens to Superintendent Schultz’s report on the daycare; from left to right: Steve Storhoff, Sarah Peterson, Chair Steve Snyder, Mark Holmen, Kevin Horihan and Lucas Bergo. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Daycare Report Presented to Lanesboro School Board

May 19, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Eitzen City Council members examine architectural drawings for the proposed community center remodel. From left to right: Mitch Lange, Mayor Jeff Adamson (standing), Matt Sauer of Custom Homes of Eitzen, City Clerk Steve Schuldt, Emily Burrichter and Doug Meyer. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Eitzen City Council Reviews Community Center Project

May 19, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Caledonia City Council Approves Seasonal Pool Staff, Continues Lifeguard Recruitment

May 19, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Alley Mill & Overlay Project Approved

May 19, 2025 By Karen Reisner

The Whalan City Council discusses positive news at the May 12, 2025, council meeting as the transfer of the municipal electric system has been finalized, and the city received a grant from Taylor Family Farms to improve community gathering space. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Transfer of Municipal Electric System Complete in Whalan

May 19, 2025 By Barb Jeffers

Houston Spiffs Up for Summer

May 19, 2025 By Wanda Hanson

Spring Valley Awarded $1 Million Grant

May 19, 2025 By Paula Barness

Harmony Moves Forward with UV Project

May 19, 2025 By Hannah Wingert

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Hot Shots (5/19)

May 19, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Ezra Konkel steals second base while defended by Houston second baseman Coltin Groth. The Spring Grove freshman (wearing #3) batted 3 for 3, stole three bases, scored three runs and drove in another during the Lions’ runaway 18-8 road win.” Photo by Lee Epps

Baseball (5/19)

May 19, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Mabel-Canton’s Lydia Vatland catches the late throw as Spring Grove’s Sydney Holland is safe at first base on an infield error. Holland was one of only two Lion batters to reach base during a 15-0 Mabel-Canton win in four innings. Photo by Lee Epps

Softball (5/19)

May 19, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Golf (5/19)

May 19, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

LFCMC’s Elizabeth Clarke vaults into the blue at the 1A True Team meet. Clarke (9’0”) had one of two individual first place finishes at the event for Team Fal-Bur-Coug, which took third, but made state by Wild Card berth. Photo by Paul Trende

Track & Field (5/19)

May 19, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Spring Grove boys 2025 basketball team awardees are, from left: Ben Udstuen, Most Valuable Player; Troy Reinhardt, co-Defensive Player of the Year; Zach Brumm, co-Defensive Player of the Year; Lyric Stadtler, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved; and Caleb Eiken, Lion Award. Photo by Lee Epps

Hot Shots

May 12, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Fillmore Central girls golf won the eight team Wabasha-Kellogg Tournament. Team members (left to right) are Ella Diersen, event medalist Myleigh Scheevel, Maddie Topness, Lily Miller and Annika Mensink. Photo submitted

Golf (5/12)

May 12, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

GMLOK runner Caden Reiter is tagged out at home plate by Spring Grove catcher Ezra Griffin during the first inning of the teams’ SEC contest. Reiter was injured on the play and did not return in a game where the Bulldogs led 1-0 and had the Lions down to their final out, only for SG to win 8-2 in eight innings. Photo by Lee Epps

Baseball (5/12)

May 12, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Notching impressive distance performances at the St. Charles meet were LFCMC’s Autumn Rakosnik (left, 11:22.26) and RPH’s Aaron Ploetz (right, 9:49.38). Each took first in the 3,200-meters and each approached a program-record time. Photos by Paul Trende

Track & Field (5/12)

May 12, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

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 (5/12)

May 12, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

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One Moment, Please… Another New Feature: Arts & Entertainment

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

Letter about farms…

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The Christian Faith

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Letter about Coal Mining…

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Columnists

Journal Writing Project – Helping our Pollinators Grow

May 19, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Pastor Devotions – Easter People, Raise Your Voices!

May 19, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Peering at the Past Foreordination, Free Will and Well-Witching

May 19, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

One view overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Breathtaking Views of the Mississippi River

May 19, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Curtis Schumacher obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Curtis “Curt” Robert Schumacher

May 20, 2025

Joseph Blahnik obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Joseph “Joe” Blahnik

May 20, 2025

Lorraine Brown

May 20, 2025

Jennifer Grohman obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Jennifer “Jennie” Grohman

May 19, 2025

Raymond Pflughoeft obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Raymond Stanley Pflughoeft

May 19, 2025

David Kiefer

May 19, 2025

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Preston, MN 55965
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Caledonia, MN 55921
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