During the last full week in January of 2019, the Fillmore County Journal Creative Director Jana Boyum attended the 152nd annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention and Trade Show. As part of a three day event, Jana was able to partake in educational sessions with speakers and network with newspaper industry peers during round table discussions.  Attending these types … [Read more...]

I heard a great story this past week, and it not only coincides with Valentine’s Day but any special occasion. During my travels, I talk to a lot of people and hear a lot of stories. The one that sticks out in my mind from this past week was about a birthday celebration. I was chatting with a gentleman about the real life personal disconnect people have with each other … [Read more...]

There’s no doubt that Minnesotans are a different breed of humans. Ya sure, you betcha, we talk funny according to those who play “Duck, duck, goose.” But, there’s more to our being than long O’s and A’s in our pronunciations. This past week was a perfect example.  It was a snot-freezing -60ºF, with the windchill, and we just figured it would pass.  And, we know it … [Read more...]

I recently had a conversation with a parent who said their son, soon to be graduating from high school, wanted to be an entrepreneur some day. Their son had taken an interest in culinary arts, and had expressed interest in owning a restaurant.  At age 18, that’s a remarkable vision. I was enlisted for some advice, because I must have been deemed an entrepreneur by the … [Read more...]

Do you remember how excited you were when you heard about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?  Yeah, me neither.  But, HIPAA has impacted all of us in many ways we may not even realize. Companies had to become compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule by April 21, 2005.  That was nearly 14 years ago.  The whole reason HIPAA was introduced related … [Read more...]