There are new events scheduled this year for youth at Chatfield’s 57th Annual Western Days celebration, August 8-11. The fun starts off on Wednesday with a horseshoe medallion hunt. The first clue will be posted on the festival’s Facebook page at 11 a.m. Head over to the city pool to cool off during the open swim session from 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and again … [Read more...]
11 Teens, Ages 14 and 15, Receive Farm Safety Training
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states, “Farming is also one of the few industries in which family members, including children, are also at risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Data from the bureau emphasizes that “The agriculture industry is consistently at the highest risk for occupational injuries and fatalities, with 453 fatalities in 2021, or an equivalent of 19.5 … [Read more...]
The Music Runs Deep
For Arland Folstad of Spring Grove, music has always been a cherished hobby, though his primary career was farming. Music runs deep in the Folstad family. Ninety-two-year-old Folstad, of Norwegian descent, was born to Martin and Olga (Klegseth) Folstad. Among his siblings were Elmer, recognized for playing the piano with the Cutters; Beatrice, Melvin, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Prepares for 2024-25 School Year
On Tuesday, July 23, the Spring Grove School board met in regular session to prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Five parents attended the board meeting to discuss their experience and their children’s experience in combined elementary classrooms, expressing concern over the school’s lack of communication about the upcoming school year and combined classrooms. … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Prepares for 2024-25 School Year
Note: The Mabel-Canton School Board article published in the July 22 issue was the incorrect article. We apologize for the error. Chairman Adkins called the July 16 meeting of the Mabel-Canton School board to order at 6 p.m. and led her colleagues in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board unanimously approved the revised agenda and the minutes from the June 18 regularly … [Read more...]
Everyone Loves a Celebration!
Join the town of Lanesboro, Minn., in celebrating the 40th Annual Buffalo Bill Days, August 2, 3 and 4. Buffalo Bill Days has something for everyone to enjoy! Everyone loves a parade! This year’s Grand Marshals are Jerod Wagner and Jim Iverson. The two men have collectively served their community as volunteer firefighters for 70 years. Everyone loves a family movie under … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Hold Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Chairman Eric Johnson called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Houston County Board of Commissioners to order at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Dewey Severson, Chairman Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Bob Schuldt and Grey Myhre, with Schuldt attending remotely via Zoom, necessitating roll call votes for all decisions. The agenda … [Read more...]
Letter about Earnhardt’s Commentary
To the Editor, Well, Saturday the 6th of July was a beautiful day, and having finished mowing the lawn, I came in to spend some quiet time with The Fillmore County Journal. Nancy Earnhardt’s commentary piece caught my eye, and like Ms. Earnhardt, I felt obliged to respond. As a shepherd of some 40-plus years, I very much appreciated Ms. Earnhardt’s comments about the … [Read more...]
Houston County Appoints Interim Administrator, Declares State Of Emergency
At the July 16 regularly scheduled meeting of the Houston County Commission, the board appointed Finance Director Carol Lapham as the county’s interim administrator effective July 16. She will serve in this capacity until December 31, 2024. Houston County taxpayer Michael Warner expressed his support for Carol Lapham as interim administrator. Based on his personal experience … [Read more...]
Passport Not Needed
A passport is not needed to experience the heritage and culture of the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland during the 57th Annual Nordic Fest celebration in Decorah, Iowa, July 25-7. This year’s Nordic Fest theme is Uff Da! Uff Da is a familiar Norwegian phrase heard throughout Bluff County and is said after hearing bad news. “Nordic … [Read more...]