By Kristin Gudmundson Peterson, MN Living in rural Minnesota, we often hear about the challenges of declining population when a school referendum is discussed. But according to the website https://center-for-rural-policy.shinyapps.io/Atlas_2025/ it is projected that Fillmore County’s population will remain basically steady looking out as far as 2035, with a change of +0.0 … [Read more...]
Letter about immigration…
To the Editor, Whatever your stand on immigration, there’s probably another aspect worth considering. I just finished reading the book “Milked,” by Ruth Conniff, which gave me a new perspective on the global economic forces affecting the Midwest farm bankruptcies and the contentious politics around immigration. What’s so captivating about the book is the stories. Stories from … [Read more...]
Letter about Rushford school referendum…
To the Editor, Hello, my name is Greg Smith. I am a graduate of Rushford High School. I was on the Board of Directors of the Rushford-Peterson School District. I was on the Board for eight years prior to building the new school. We qualified for state cost share on building a new school because of the damage from the August 2007 Flood to our tax base. As part of the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Teen Stress is Taken Less Seriously Than Adult Stress
By Savanah Huffman When the topic of stress is brought up, people usually think of adults. Adults get stressed over jobs, bills, and responsibilities, and that stress is almost always taken seriously. Teen stress is often brushed off as “just being dramatic” or “part of growing up.” Many adults believe that because teenagers are younger and have fewer responsibilities, their … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Balancing Your Time Helps You Live Life To The Fullest
By Roland Bjerke Have you ever wanted to just drop everything and only do what you want to do for the rest of your life? Well, I want you to know that you can do things you don’t like and still live life to the fullest. I know that you might not want to have to do your job or clean your room, but all it takes is balancing your time. I used to be the biggest worry bug about … [Read more...]
Same Problems, Different Paths: GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Make Their Case in Mabel
By Zech Sindt On January 13, my wife and I attended a Fillmore and Houston County Republicans event in Mabel featuring several Republican candidates seeking the party’s endorsement for governor. The event gave voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, without sound bites, commercials, or filtered messaging. What stood out was not that the candidates … [Read more...]
BCA Statement Regarding Investigation of ICE Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
By Drew Evans Superintendent, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension On January 7, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) was notified that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel were involved in a shooting in Minneapolis that resulted in a woman’s death. That morning, after consultation with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, the … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… USPS Needs to Stand Up to Amazon
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com The United States Postal Service ended the 2025 fiscal year with approximately $80.5 billion in revenue, a 1.2% increase over 2024. In 2025, Amazon represented $6 billion of the USPS total revenue -- less than 7.5% of the operating income pie chart. I was actually surprised to … [Read more...]
Statement From Senator Jeremy Miller on Fraud, Governor Walz’s Decision To Not Seek Re-election
By Senator Jeremy Miller I’m not surprised by Governor Walz’s announcement to drop his bid for re-election. The long-running reports of rampant fraud here in Minnesota are extremely concerning. Many of us have been sounding the alarm on fraud in government programs for years with minimal response from those responsible for oversight. The administration’s lack of oversight … [Read more...]
Klobuchar Reflects on 2025 and Lays Out Priorities for the Year Ahead
By Senator Amy Klobuchar As 2025 draws to a close and Minnesotans enjoy a holiday season filled with family, friends, and, yes, snow, I wanted to take stock of what we’ve accomplished this year, reflect on some of the challenges we’ve faced, and look forward to the work ahead. This year started with the transition of power from one President to another. I chaired the … [Read more...]