ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Steve Drazkowski (R–Mazeppa) today announced he will not seek re-election to the Minnesota Senate. The 2026 session will mark the end of his nearly two-decade legislative career in the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate. Senator Drazkowski represents Senate District 20, which includes Wabasha and Goodhue Counties and parts of Olmsted, Winona, … [Read more...]
Quiet! Quiet, Piggy!
By Eric Luoma Fountain, MN Have you been wishing for some “common sense” in government? How about demanding some common decency first. Common sense requires common life experiences, which vary even amongst friends and family. Common decency, however, can be seen and delivered among complete strangers. One soul seeing another, recognizing a truth that is self-evident: … [Read more...]
Letter about Minnesota Somalis…
To the Editor, I am appalled at the president’s comment, “Minnesota Somalis are garbage.” I wish my voice heard as one of the Minnesotans standing up for our fellow citizens who happen to be Somali. Please do not let the bad behavior of a few individuals be attributed to a whole population who are then persecuted just for being from a specific country. Yes, there are Somalis … [Read more...]
Klobuchar Testifies at Bipartisan Hearing on Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) testified at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the abduction of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. At the hearing, Klobuchar discussed her recent meeting in Rome with rescued Ukrainian children and Pope Leo XIV, and her bipartisan legislation to support efforts to return the thousands of other Ukrainian … [Read more...]
Drazkowski Statement Welcoming U.S. Treasury Investigation into Minnesota Fraud Dollars Being Diverted to Terrorist Groups Abroad
The United States Treasury Department will investigate accusations that Minnesota tax dollars stolen by fraudsters may be funding overseas terrorism, according to an announcement by Secretary Scott Bessent Monday. Senate Republicans had previously requested federal assistance to investigate these claims in a letter to the U.S. Attorney’s office. The letter reads in … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… No More Penny For Your Thoughts?
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Today’s editorial cartoon from Joe Heller references the loss of the penny, which almost seems unreal to me. But, there are reasons. Back in February 2025, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. government would no longer produce the penny, citing the cost of production … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Thanks and Giving
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com It seems like the month of November moves along pretty fast. Thanksgiving Day arrives and before we know it we are gearing up for Christmas. This is a special time of year. Small Business Saturday This week’s newspaper includes a section promoting our local small businesses … [Read more...]
Finstad Secures $1.5 Million for Spring Grove Fire Station
SPRING GROVE, MN, November 14, 2025 – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that the city of Spring Grove was awarded $1.5 million for the Spring Grove Fire Department as part of a Community Project Funding request submitted by Congressman Finstad earlier this year. Yesterday, Congressman Finstad contacted Spring Grove Mayor Bryan Wilhemson to notify him of the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Zoey Case and Kane Larson Signed Letters of Intent
By Savanah Huffman Fillmore Central High School seniors, Zoey Case and Kane Larson, have officially signed their letters of intent for their upcoming collegiate athletic careers, an exciting milestone for both students. They both plan to attend four year universities in the fall of 2026. They are the only seniors from Fillmore Central to continue their athletic journeys at a … [Read more...]
Finstad Statement on Vote to Re-Open the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 12, 2025, Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the longest shutdown in United States history and reopen the federal government after over 40 days of uncertainty. The House also passed three full-year appropriations bills, including funding for agriculture, military … [Read more...]