Fillmore County Journal

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Vivian Kittleson with the Caledonia softball team!
Thanks to Augedahl Construction & Cabinetry for sponsoring this week's Athlete of the Week.

06/02/2026

Make a Day of it in Lanesboro at the Rhubarb Festival
By Charlene Corson Selbee

Are you ready for the 22nd annual Rhubarb Festival? There is still time to make your favorite rhubarb dish for the... Read more... https://fillmorecountyjournal.com/make-a-day-of-it-in-lanesboro-at-the-rhubarb-festival/

06/02/2026

Katie Ruen

Katie Ruen died peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by family. She is greatly missed by her husband Ed, her sister Peggy, her children, her grandchildren and the many friends and extended family whose joy and love she received and returned over the years. A memorial service and committ...

06/02/2026

Dale Johnson

Dale V. Johnson, age 80, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Cedar Court of Adams with his loving family by his side. Dale was born April 12, 1946, in Preston, Minn., to the late Vernon and Arlone (Wahl) Johnson of Harmony, Minn. On October 30, 1966, he married Marcene (M...

06/02/2026

SMIF’s Benya Kraus Addresses Houston County Commissioners
By Wanda Hanson

Benya Kraus presented information about SMIF (Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation to the Houston County Commissioners at their May 26 meeting. Kraus replaced... Read more... https://fillmorecountyjournal.com/smifs-benya-kraus-addresses-houston-county-commissioners/

06/02/2026

Committee To Consider Updates to Filmore County Hemp/Cannabinoid Ordinance
By Karen Reisner

At the May 26 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, ordinance buffers/setbacks detailed in Section 6 Subdivision (8) of the county’s ordinance were discussed.

This section details eligibility requirements for Cannabis businesses. The board discussed denying the Cannabis Microbusiness retail endorsement for... Read more... https://fillmorecountyjournal.com/committee-to-consider-updates-to-filmore-county-hemp-cannabinoid-ordinance/

At the May 26 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, ordinance buffers/setbacks detailed in Section 6 Subdivision (8) of the county’s ordinance were discussed. This section details eligibility requirements for Cannabis businesses. The board discussed denying the Cannabis Microbusiness retail endors...

06/01/2026

Softball > Caledonia Tops Cotter/Hope Lutheran 5-4 in nine innings to win 1AA title.

06/01/2026

Memorial Day Celebrations 2026

06/01/2026

Softball > Houston tops Lewiston-Altura 12-8 to make 1A finals (where they fall to Southland 2-0). Hurricanes finish at 23-2.