On August 14, Richard turned 81 years old. He was 40 years old when he launched the Fillmore County Journal – literally a half a lifetime ago.

While there have been many local family-owned newspapers that have either been sold to a corporation or simply closed, the Fillmore County Journal has been fortunate to remain healthy and sustainable.

The history of the Fillmore County Journal would not be complete without mentioning the impact of one key employee that worked for all three newspaper owners. Sherry Hines, who resides in Harmony, ...

The Mabel City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, at 6 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled city council meeting. The purpose of the public hearing was to receive comments from ...

The body of a missing La Crosse woman was located in the Mississippi River near Brownsville, Minn., on the morning of July 23, 2025.

Norwegian immigrant Dr. Borlaug fulfilled his mission earning him the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal, one of just seven people to have received ...

The Wykoff City Council gathered for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 11, at 7 p.m. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge called the meeting to order, joined by council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara ...

While the August 11 Rushford Council agenda had no items of regular business, there was plenty to consider. During the appearance of interested persons, Attorney Mike Miller introduced himself and ...

On Monday, August 11, Drew Weber, of Bolton and Menk, gave the the Spring Valley City Council an update on several ongoing projects.

Whalan’s Fall Finale will take place Saturday, October 4 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the gazebo. The Fall Finale will include live music by local musicians, yard games and food. This event is free to ...

Rainbow and Shadow were both important to the Farmer’s wife. Neither was able to do the other’s job. They were each made for a different function or purpose. Dear reader, are you pondering why you are ...

How much better to endeavor always to allow the light of Jesus to be reflected in our eyes as we learn more and more what it means to be fully who we are intended to be. Lovers of God, neighbor and ...