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Carin Hyter and Josh Jacobson pose with their bikes and their team mascot, their dog Harlow. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Adventure Racing Challenging Both Body and Mind

August 25, 2025 By Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Last summer, Carin Hyter and Joshua Jacobson went to see the movie “Arthur the King,” a movie based on the true life … Read Story

Jason and Amanda Hovey enjoyed weekend drives with their 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger that was restored from the ground up starting back in 1995 when Jason purchased it at the age of 16. Photo submitted

Alleged Drunk Driver Totals Classic Car and More

August 25, 2025 By Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

Over the past two weeks, anyone passing through Preston on Highway 52 has probably seen a black tarp covering a vehicle … Read Story

Wearing a hat promoting Kelly Printing & Signs, Richard Kelly looks at a recent issue of the Fillmore County Journal while sitting on the porch of his farmhouse in rural Highland. As he celebrates his 81st birthday, he reflects on a newspaper he and his late wife Esther started half a lifetime ago. One of many successful ventures launched by the Kellys over the past 40 years. Photo by Jason Sethre

Making the News for Over 40 Years

August 18, 2025 By Jason Sethre 1 Comment

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! This is a special edition of the Fillmore County Journal as we celebrate the 40th … Read Story

News

Fillmore County Journal - Preston, Minnesota

Preston Discusses Possible North Street NE Improvements

August 25, 2025 By Karen Reisner

Spring Grove Gets Set for Back-to-School

August 25, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Spring Grove Discusses Potential Childcare Options

August 25, 2025 By Kaitlin Longhauser

Rushford-Peterson Postpones Decision on Referendum

August 25, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal

Alleged Drunk Driver Totals Classic Car and More

August 25, 2025 By Jason Sethre

Village Update on Storm Damage

August 25, 2025 By Kirsten Zoellner

Mabel-Canton Prepares for 2025-26 School Year

August 25, 2025 By Charlene Corson Selbee

Kingsland School Board Gathers for Project Update

August 25, 2025 By Paula Barness

Harmony Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

August 25, 2025 By Zech Sindt

Nathan Gossman Faces Extradition After High-Speed Chase, Stolen Truck Recovery

August 25, 2025 By Zech Sindt

Caledonia Kicks Off the 2025-2026 School Year

August 25, 2025 By Kaitlin Longhauser

Preston Native Ashley LaFleur recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary at Preston Floral and Gift. LaFleur purchased the business from her grandma, Rita Simonson in 2015 and it has continued to be a favorite must-stop shop for area residents and visitors.

Celebrating 10 Years of Bringing Joy to the Community Through Preston Floral and Gifts

August 18, 2025 By Paula Barness

Sports

2025 Prep Volleyball Preview

August 25, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

2025 Prep Cross Country Preview

August 25, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Spring Grove trap team at national competition are from left: Assistant Coach Tim Vick, alternate Izaak Morken, Roland Bjerke, Caleb Eiken, Tyler Turner, Garrett Waldenberger, Christian Bjerke, alternate Isaac Vick and Head Coach Christian Bjerke. Photo submitted

Kingsland’s Cameron Miner, Spring Grove Team Excel on National Stage

July 21, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Postseason Baseball Awards

June 30, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Spring Grove trap shooters finished as state runner-up at the 2025 MSHSL Clay Target State Championships (all classes). Above from left are Garrett Waldenberger, Izaak Morken, Isaac Vick, Christian Bjerke, Tyler Turner and Roland Bjerke. Below from left are Assistant Coach Tim Vick and Head Coach Christian Bjerke. Photo submitted

Spring Grove Trap is State Runner-Up; Miner Excels for Kingsland

June 30, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Fillmore Central girls golf, in its 11th straight state meet, finished third at the 2025 Class A tourney. Pictured (left to right) are Head Coach Aaron Mensink, Maddie Topness, Myleigh Scheevel, Lily Miller, Annika Mensink, Ella Diersen, and Assistant Coach Andy Todd. Photo by Chris Mensink

Golf (6/23)

June 23, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

GMLOKS sophomore Tate Goergen passes the finish line well in front of his foes to win the Class A 800-meter state title. Goergen’s performance was one of two area state titles at the Class A State Track and Field Meet. Photo by Paul Trende

Boldt and Goergen Titles Highlight State Track and Field Meet

June 23, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

The Spring Grove clay target (trap) team placed fourth at the Class 4A state championships and qualified for the overall, all-classes state tournament, conducted by the Minnesota State High School League. Photo submitted

Spring Grove Shooters Advance to MSHSL State Tournament

June 23, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Caledonia baseball is the 2025 Section 1AA runner-up. Shawn Bauer’s Warriors went 18-8 on the year, only losing (twice) to Pine Island (8-2 and 6-0) in the playoffs, including the 1AA championship game. Warrior baseball has won 37 games the last two years. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball: Warriors Cannot Solve Panthers Puzzle, Fall in 1AA Title Game

June 16, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Softball (6/16)

June 16, 2025 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment

School News

Latest Commentary

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

Letter about nighttime driving lights…

August 25, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

One Moment, Please… Movies Theaters and Social Engagement

August 4, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

One Moment, Please… Leaving Hawaii for Bluff Country?

July 28, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Letter about kindness

July 14, 2025 By Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Columnists

Fillmore County Journal-Pastor Mark Woodward

Pastor Devotions – The Gift of New Life

August 25, 2025 By Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Peering at the Past – Houston Farmstead Flattened; Family Survived

August 25, 2025 By Lee Epps Leave a Comment

Eat Well, Be Well, Have Fun

August 25, 2025 By Tim Blanski Leave a Comment

You Should Have Seen the Size of the Lettuce That Got Away

August 25, 2025 By Al Batt Leave a Comment

Obituaries

Doris Westby obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Doris Mae Westby

August 25, 2025

Evelyn Roelofs

August 25, 2025

Mina “Ruth” Callanan

August 21, 2025

Delores "Dory" Swenson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Delores “Dory” Marie Swenson

August 20, 2025

Fredrick Horizon obituary, Fillmore County JOurnal

Fredrick “Fred” Horihan

August 19, 2025

Mary Jore obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Mary Elizabeth Jore

August 19, 2025

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Preston Office
136 St. Anthony Street
Preston, MN 55965
Office Phone: 507-765-2151
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. to Noon

Caledonia Office
103 S. Kingston Street
Caledonia, MN 55921
Office Phone: 507-725-4444
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fridays – Closed