News across Fillmore County
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…
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…
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…
Wayne Roger Sievers
Wayne Roger Sievers was born on April 18, 1937, in Rushford, Minnesota, to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers. After graduating high school, he moved to California to marry the love of his life, Diane (Ebner). He held several jobs in California but always knew he wanted to work as…
Sally A. Swenson
Sally A. Swenson, 64, of Mabel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Sally Ann Swenson was born on Tuesday, September 18, 1962, in Winona, Minnesota, to Raymond “Daniel” and Patricia (Schlink) Corcoran. She was…
David Allen Campbell
David Allen Campbell, 83, of Lanesboro, Minnesota, died Thursday, September 17, 2026. Dave was born September 25, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minnesota to Carmen and Juliet (Olson) Campbell. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1960. On September 25, 1965, he married Barbara…
2026 Candidates Part 1
Cherie Johnson Candidate for State Senate District 26 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Cherie (“shuh-REE”) Johnson, and I am passionate about creating a better future in Minnesota. I am a proud wife, mother, teacher, and Christian. My husband Ben and I have raised our seven…
Patricia Devine (Manley) Nelson
Patricia Devine (Manley) Nelson, 93, longtime (over 50 years) resident of Rushford, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 21, 2026. Patricia, a.k.a. Pattie, was born in the home of her parents Clifford and Veda (Faltenson) Manley on…
Danny “Hogan” Allen Hungerholt
Danny “Hogan” Allen Hungerholt passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Danny was born on November 11, 1944, in Newburg Township, Minnesota, to Daniel and Minerva (Nelson) Hungerholt. Danny was a true Packer fan at heart. His love for sports expanded far beyond…
K&R Equipment’s Drones Reduce Chemical Exposure
K&R drones not only save farmers time but increase safety for local farmers. By using drones, the farmers are not exposed to chemicals as they would be spraying a field with a tractor and sprayer. K&R started spraying with drones in late 2022. K&R was originally begun in 1993 by…