By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Since 1940, the Newspaper Association Managers (NAM) has promoted National Newspaper Week, which is on the calendar for October 5 to October 11 this year. While this editorial could focus on fostering an appreciation for local journalism or the importance of a free press in a … [Read more...]
Victim Etiquette
By Laura W. Fillmore County Domestic Violence Advocate with Women’s Shelter Inc. In small communities, it is common to glance through the criminal reports in the newspaper or scan the jail roster, curious to see if we recognize any names. While this curiosity is human nature, it is worth pausing to ask: when does that curiosity cross the line and become … [Read more...]
Letter about power and speach
To the Editor, It was encouraging to read Brad Finstad’s passionate condemnation of the Mankato State professor who used his position of authority to voice his approval of recent assassinations. The spiritual reflection that led him to do so will no doubt move him to similar condemnation of people who spoke approvingly of the beating of Mr. Pelosi or the leader who sent a … [Read more...]
Letter about Meals-on-Wheels
To the Editor, Most everyone knows something about Meals-On-Wheels, but what do you know about the entire process? One day I came to the distribution center early and saw what goes into the operation. First the meals came from Caledonia to the distribution center in Mabel. They had been informed ahead of time how many meals would be needed at each destination, in each … [Read more...]
Finstad Calls on MSU Mankato to Demand Immediate Resignation of Professor Over Repeated Inflammatory Remarks
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01), once again called on Minnesota State University, Mankato to demand the immediate resignation of Professor Kevin Parsneau following repeated instances of inflammatory comments that excuse or glorify violence. In a letter to Minnesota State University, Mankato President Edward Inch, Rep. Finstad condemned Parsneau’s latest comments … [Read more...]
Letter about Prelude to Revelation…
To the Editor, They rejoiced in the streets. He’s dead. They feel like they are living a scene from the “Wizard of Oz.’ “Ding dong, the wicked witch is dead.” When in fact they are living a prelude to the book of Revelation. As a teen, I read John the Revelator describe the death of the two witnesses and could not imagine how “they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice … [Read more...]
Miller Not Seeking Reelection in 2026
Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) will not seek reelection in 2026. Miller said, “After a tremendous amount of thought and discussion with Janel and the boys, I have made the difficult decision to not seek reelection after my current term ends next year. Other than marrying my amazing wife and the birth of our three wonderful boys, serving in the Minnesota Senate … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… USPS (lack of) Communication and Transparency
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com One of the stories in this week’s newspaper relates to a USPS semi-trailer that burst into flames along Highway 52 north of Rochester. The Oronoco Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire within a short window of time, so traffic could resume on Highway 52. At the time … [Read more...]
Rep. Davids Supports School Safety Agenda
Following the horrific shootings at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis that took the lives of two children and injured many others, State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said he supports a plan brought forward by House Republicans this week that seeks to better protect schools and communities. “Governor Walz has indicated he will call a special session in response to … [Read more...]
Letter about nighttime driving lights…
To the Editor, Thank you to the red and green truck drivers of Skyline Construction in my Carimona Township neighborhood in Fillmore County. They drive with their lights on during the day as vehicles, especially heavy equipment operators, should. Scheevel and Sons trucks also drive with their lights on. With dusty roads and curves at a premium in my neighborhood, it is … [Read more...]