News across Fillmore County
Pastor Devotions – Talitha Koum!
Pastor Mark Geselle Valley Christian Center In my Bible reading, I came across a word we don’t use much these days. Matthew, Mark and Luke record the story of Jairus’ daughter who was at the point of death. Jairus sent for Jesus because he had faith to believe Jesus could heal…
Spring Valley Garden Club Restores Historic Statue
The sentiment of “It takes a village” is evidence of the power of community and shared effort as the Spring Valley Garden Club stepped forward with the idea to restore the Indigenous chief statue created by Halvor Landsverk, which once stood at Mystery Cave. Spearheading this…
Miken Sports’ All-American Story Started in a Garage
Senior Director BUL (Brand Business Unit Leader) Slowpitch Mike Rommes sat down earlier this month to share the story of Miken Sports located in Caledonia, Minnesota. Mike Snow and Ken Prieve co-founded the company in 1992 in Hartland, Wisconsin, as a small garage prototyping…
Caledonia School Board recognized
September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, and Caledonia Area Public School District Superintendent Craig Ihrke brought cookies and read a statement in appreciation of the school board members during the Board Showcase. Roll call showed all members were present at the…
Kingsland School Board Certifies Preliminary Levy
The Kingsland School Board snuck in one last summer board meeting as they met on Monday, September 21, 2026, to discuss the preliminary levy and get updates. Students Cody Howard and Blake Krahn shared updates on the Kingsland Student Council and the Spring Valley-Wykoff Future…
Rushford-Peterson School Board Thanked
September is School Board Recognition Month in Minnesota, and Rushford-Peterson Schools’ staff and students made a point to recognize their board at the regular board meeting September 21. The theme this year was “Minnesota School Boards Help Minnesota Kids Rise.” Students…
Fillmore Central FFA Offers Great Opportunities for Students
FFA Officers Korra Biel and Weston Bernau, and FFA Advisor Kelsey Biel updated the Fillmore Central School Board on the FFA activities at the September 22 school board meeting. The team has over 80 members this year. In FFA, there are a lot of opportunities for students to travel…
Spring Grove School Board Sets Proposed Property Tax Levy and Truth in Taxation Hearing
The Spring Grove School Board met September 21 in the school’s learning resource center, where members approved several routine business items and heard updates from district administrators. Chairperson Stephanie Jaster called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Other board members…
Memories of the School Cafeteria: When Pizzaburgers were a Favorite
By Rose Korabek Fall is here and the leaves are starting to change. The sounds of a nearby preschool and elementary school ring through our neighborhood. The high school marching band will resume practices and high school football games will be heard on Friday nights. School is…
Meet the Candidates Pt. 2
Candidates represented in this feature each paid $50 to participate. Ron Reisner Candidate for Mayor of Fountain 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Ronald R. Reisner, my wife Mary and our three children Tina, Jeremy, and Nella moved to Fountain May 1, 1989. I retired in June…
One Moment, Please… The Data Center Bait
By Jason Sethre Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve heard that the Harmony community is contemplating the possibility of a data center. They’ve had numerous meetings and feedback appears to be abundantly in opposition. I don’t think any of us want a data center in our…
Fillmore County Approves 6.5% Levy Increase
At the September 22 meeting of the county board, County Administrator Bobbie Hillery presented three 2027 preliminary levy options. The options ranged from an increase of 8.47% down to an increase of 7%. She has been working with department heads to find savings. Commissioner…