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Steamdonna and Spring Grove resident Rachel Storlie will perform on the popular calliope in the Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days tractor parade on Thursday, September 4, from Hesper to Mabel. Professor Jonathan Tschiggfrie of Dubuque will play the calliope during the noon parade on Sunday, September 7. Saturday’s talent lineup has not yet been finalized. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Step Back in Time with the Toot & Whistle Boys at the Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days

Visit Bluff CountryAug 25, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Visitors flock from all over to Mabel, Minn., to take part in the annual Hesper-Mabel Steam…

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The life and times of Dr. Norman Borlaug are illustrated on a 50' x 30' mural in Cresco, Iowa. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Celebrate the Life and Times of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Norman Borlaug

Visit Bluff CountryAug 18, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Looking for an event to attend from August 22-24? Cross the Iowa-Minnesota state line and head…

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You’ll find agriculture and much more at Ag Days in Spring Valley. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Celebrate Farming, Fun, and Community at Ag Days

Visit Bluff CountryAug 11, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Event organizer Stacey Rath invites Fillmore County Journal readers to join the Spring Valley community for…

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It’s Time for Chatfield’s Western Days!

Visit Bluff CountryAug 4, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Saddle up and head to the 58th Annual Western Days in Chatfield, Minn., from August 7-10.…

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Buffalo Bill Days: Where the Buffalo Roams

Buffalo Bill Days: Where the Buffalo Roams

Visit Bluff CountryJul 28, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Looking for a buffalo you can snap a selfie with? Look no further! Head to Lanesboro…

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Visiting Canton, MN

Visiting Canton, MN

Visit Bluff CountryJul 25, 2025

Canton, located along U.S. Hwy. 52, is the first Minnesota city along this major north-south route. Canton was originally founded…

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Mutton Busting is a favorite event at the Fillmore County Fair. Photo by Barb Jeffers, Fillmore County Journal and Bluff Country Photography

Fillmore County Fair Celebrates 167 Years of Family Fun and Farming Traditions

Visit Bluff CountryJul 21, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Fillmore County’s farming heritage comes alive each year as seen through the eyes of the county’s…

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11 Can’t-Miss Things to Experience in Mabel

11 Can’t-Miss Things to Experience in Mabel

Visit Bluff CountryJul 14, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Looking for small-town charm, made-from-scratch croissants, and a steam engine or two? Mabel, Minnesota, has all…

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Rushford Days Offers Fun for All Ages, July 16-20

Visit Bluff CountryJul 7, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee No need to rush to Rushford, Minn., for Rushford Days, happening July 16-20, there’s plenty for…

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Discover Whalan’s Charm

Discover Whalan’s Charm

Visit Bluff CountryJul 3, 2025

Did you know that the 88-mile Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway cuts through Southeast Minnesota? The byway was designated…

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