News across Fillmore County
South-East Football (9/17)
Houston 0, Spring Grove 44 (SG: E. Konkel 6-98, 2 TD rushing; 2-82, TD receiving, 10 tackles: D. Halverson 7 of 10, 249 yards, 2 TD passing, 13-62, TD rushing; Seth Kaufmann 5-47, TD rushing; Sam Klug 71-yard TD reception, 2-24 rushing; Max Thorson 2-50 receiving; Caden Gerard…
Mid-South Green Football (9/17)
Blooming Prairie/Hayfield 14, Fillmore Central 49 (FC: G. Daniels 23-202, 2 TDs rushing; Q. Kaase 9-63, TD receiving, 12-32, 2 TDs rushing; B. Bahl 13 of 17, 93 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs passing, 3-45, TD rushing; Rylan Ristau 13-yard TD reception; Jake Kotek defensive interception,…
Southeast Yellow Football (9/17)
St. Charles 19, Rushford-Peterson 55 (R-P: C. Johnson 4-112, 2 TDs receiving, 8-63, TD rushing; C. Hoiness 6 of 14, 192, 4 TDs passing, 5-46, TD rushing; Ayden Garrett 73-yard TD run, 22-yard TD reception; Cole Thompson 58-yard TD reception; Alex Oian 6-51, TD rushing; Matthew…
Hot Shots
LARPH cross country runner Caitlin Bauer won her third straight, and second super large race of the year, taking first (17:33.7) of 237 at the Roy Griak High School girls competition at Fort Snelling Golf Course. Claire Sherburne had 33 assists and five aces, 30 assists and nine…
Volleyball: Burros Post 5-1 Week, Take Down R-P in Five Sets
After a 1-4 start to the season, Lanesboro volleyball posted a 5-1 on the week, winning two best-of-five affairs in non-sweeping fashion, then going 3-1 at the Waukon Tourney. At LeRoy-Ostrander, the Burros yielded set one (18-25), but fought to close wins in the next three…
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…
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…