Owatonna, MN, November 18, 2016 - Now in its eighth year, Minnesota’s Give to the Max day had a record setting year, bringing in $20.1 million in donations. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) and its affiliate funds raised $48,000, with some matching dollars still to be totaled. SMIF oversees 26 community foundations in its 20 county region. Once again, the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Andrew “Andy” N. Grinde
Andrew “Andy” N. Grinde, 79, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Andy was born on November 24, 1936, in La Crosse, Wis., to Odin A. and Bertha E. (Anderson) Grinde. He was raised in the Rushford and Peterson areas. He was a 1954 graduate of Peterson High School. Andy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean … [Read more...]
Ronald D. Brummond
The funeral service for Ronald D. Brummond, 63, of rural Stewartville, Minn., was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stewartville, with Rev. Lyle Fritsch officiating. Lunch was served after the service and burial followed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Chatfield, Minn. Mr. Brummond died on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home, … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Rushford Peterson Football Team
Sociopathology of free market capitalism
By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp The very concept of capitalism, as the word implies empowers capital. It is not interested in social issues, sustainability, or truth. It only has one value and that is increasing wealth. Wealth is generated by extraction of natural resources and extraction of labor from people without capital. Natural beauty, unused resources, individual lives, justice … [Read more...]
Devil’s advocate… An introduction
Hello, Fillmore County Journal readers. My name is Aaron Bishop. For some months, I have wanted to begin discussions on matters facing our communities, our state, our nation, and our world. It was suggested to me that I do this by writing in the newspaper. So here I am. Before delving into topics, I would like to introduce myself. I graduated high school in Harmony from … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Noah Carlson
Government this week – 11/21/16
Monday, November 21 Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 22 Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Fillmore Central School Board, H.S. Media Center, 7 p.m. Monday, November 28, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. City of Rushford … [Read more...]
Family-owned bank celebrates 160 years in business
“All we have to sell is service.” Charles Johnson Sr. made that statement the motto of the Root River State Bank in Chatfield and today, his son, Charles Johnson Jr. carries on his father’s legacy. It’s been 160 years since the Root River State Bank in Chatfield, Minn., opened its doors. In that time, it’s been owned by three different families, first by J.C. Easton who … [Read more...]
Rushford sells city lot; hopes more sales to come
A swift, 30 minute Rushford Council meeting November 14 hit at just five agenda items ranging from standard fare to contracts and a land sale. A notification from the Minnesota Department of Health also garnered a significant portion of the meeting. The city has received notification from the Department of Health “approving the delineation of the wellhead protection areas, … [Read more...]