Asparagus is such a sexy vegetable. Its most delicate taste is in the tips. The French called them “love tips” and served them to the mistress of the king. She was called Madame de Pompadour.
A recipe for asparagus is in the oldest survivin
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Monday, May 20th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
- 2:03:34, May 14th 2013 - - Thanks for sharing the trip with us! ... [Read More]
- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
- 2:22:20, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, how do you come up with $1.1 billion that trout fishing bri ... [Read More]
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How will you keep your kids busy this summer vacation?
6th grader receives letter from President Obama
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Wykoff Education
Posted in Wykoff Education
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Zachary Queensland, of Wykoff, Minn. shows off his letter from President Obama. Photo by Hannah Wingert
Twelve year old Zachary Queensland has been interested in history, especially World War II, and learning about the US presidents since he was in 2nd grade. He is currently a 6th grader at Kingsland Middle School in Wykoff and his interest has grown in the last four years.
Cindy Erding, a library and lunch assistant/para at the school, says that Zach has read every book available about WWII in the school library. He often quizzes her on presidential trivia when he comes into the library and has a book of his own about presidents that he has been enjoying.
During the recent presidential election, Zach followed the debates closely. Even though the elections are over, he still keeps track of what is going on in politics through the media and is looking forward to his dream vacation to Washington DC in August of this year.
So, when he had something to say about gun control, a current hot button issue, he decided, without prompting from anyone, to write a letter to President Obama about it. When he sent the letter off in late March, he said he was expecting some sort of a reply, but when a large manila envelope arrived in his mailbox in early May, he was surprised nonetheless.
Inside the envelope was an autographed picture of President Obama, a picture of Bo the White House dog, with facts about him on the back, and several informational brochures about the White House. But the best thing in the envelope and what surprised Zach the most, was a signed personal letter from the president himself thanking Zach for his enthusiasm and concern for our country.
The letter and the other items that were sent along with it, are currently on display in the Kingsland Middle School library for the students to view.
Cindy Erding, a library and lunch assistant/para at the school, says that Zach has read every book available about WWII in the school library. He often quizzes her on presidential trivia when he comes into the library and has a book of his own about presidents that he has been enjoying.
During the recent presidential election, Zach followed the debates closely. Even though the elections are over, he still keeps track of what is going on in politics through the media and is looking forward to his dream vacation to Washington DC in August of this year.
So, when he had something to say about gun control, a current hot button issue, he decided, without prompting from anyone, to write a letter to President Obama about it. When he sent the letter off in late March, he said he was expecting some sort of a reply, but when a large manila envelope arrived in his mailbox in early May, he was surprised nonetheless.
Inside the envelope was an autographed picture of President Obama, a picture of Bo the White House dog, with facts about him on the back, and several informational brochures about the White House. But the best thing in the envelope and what surprised Zach the most, was a signed personal letter from the president himself thanking Zach for his enthusiasm and concern for our country.
The letter and the other items that were sent along with it, are currently on display in the Kingsland Middle School library for the students to view.
The Invisible Lawmakers
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Commentary
Posted in All Commentary
Want to know what’s causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here’s a hint: it’s not immigration reform or gun control or, for that matter, any other legislation coming down the pike. Instead, it’s a pair of three-
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Summer came and so did Farm Safety Day Camp!
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
Another beautiful day for the joint Fillmore/Houston fourth grade Farm Safety Day Camp held at the Mabel Steam Engine Grounds. The farmer volunteers were planting corn like crazy last Tuesday, so we had a number of very capable substitutes at Farm S
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St. Mane Theatre Undergoes Air Quality Test for Renovation
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Lanesboro, Minn. - Between January 21 and February 6, 2013, a complete facility assessment and air quality test was conducted at the St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro, in preparation for its renovation to begin in December 2013. Lan
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Graduation Perspective… One Year Later
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Features
Posted in All Features
By Mitchell Walbridge
It doesn’t feel like nearly a year has passed since I stood on a stage in the gymnasium of Lanesboro High School reciting my valedictorian address to hundreds of people. The experience was unreal. My 13 years in elementary a
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Preston Lions Club visits Historic Forestville
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
The Preston Lions Club met at Historic Forestville on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to spend an enjoyable evening in a peaceful setting. The Lions members were met by Sandy Scheevel, Site Manager, and John Grabko, Site Supervisor. The event be
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Board of Review at Harmony City Council meeting
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Harmony Government
Posted in Harmony Government
The annual Board of Review was held before the regular Harmony City Council meeting on May 14. Cindy Blagsvedt from the County Assessor’s office summarized the sales study that was conducted on residential, commercial and agricultural sales in Fil
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Friends cut down 200-year-old tree in Lanesboro
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Home & Garden
Posted in Lanesboro Home & Garden
By Jade Sexton
The huge white oak tree fell over during a storm last summer in the backyard of Dona Conway. The fallen tree took up much of the backyard, and it remained there most of the summer until a group of Amish cut it up and hauled the brush
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