By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN Athiests or evolutionists who flat out reject God and Creation is one thing, God have mercy on them and open their blind eyes, but what is worse yet is that there are now many “professing Christians” who are trying to mingle evolution with creation. Evolution is the Devil’s work, it’s no different than when he said to Eve, “hath … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, October 2 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 4 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 … [Read more...]
Letter to President Trump
Dear Mr. Trump: As most of us know, your childish, hateful acts of cruelty and divisiveness have been legion over the past couple of years. Just to name a few of the worst: There is your insulting John McCain as not being a war hero, dishonoring a Muslim Gold Star family whose son gave his life in Afghanistan to save the lives of his fellow soldiers, spreading the ugly, … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile exceeds goal by three units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 26, 2017, succeeded in collecting 52 units of blood which was three over their goal. There were 56 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these five donors who reached the following milestones: Richard Berg – 11 gallons, Fena Hershberger – two gallons, Averlene Marzolf – seven gallons, Jim Randa – … [Read more...]
Minnesota fuel update and outlook
Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.41/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.55/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in … [Read more...]
A View From The Woods
Going solar It just sits there, silently holding its shiny blue face to the sun. Nothing moves. The 24 large solar panels are installed on a frame mounted to four big poles cemented into the ground, after a few days of commotion while workers scrambled. Now it passively waits for sunshine, as it will for the next 25 years. From now on, whenever the sun shines, invisible … [Read more...]
College News
Graduations Spring 2017 • UW - Whitewater: Karlee Moulton, Chatfield, BS Criminology Summer 2017 • North Dakota State University: Nikita Albrecht, Wykoff, Master of Music • Rochester Community and Technical College: Grace Sagdalen, Chatfield, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences; Nicole Shorter, Spring Valley, AAS Dental Assistant … [Read more...]
Houston School Board talks enrollment, approves proposed levy
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting in the library of Houston Public High School at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Bonner, Wilson, Carlson and Evenson. Board member Norlien arrived shortly afterwards. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the night’s agenda unanimously. The … [Read more...]
Search for Miss Teen Fillmore County announced
If you are female, single, never been married between the ages of 13 to 18 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2018 Miss Teen Fillmore County. Miss Teen Fillmore County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be held April 28, 2018, at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul, Minn. The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Fillmore … [Read more...]
Grand Opening for Discovery Faith Community
After nearly four months of adjustments, the Discovery Faith Community of Lanesboro announces its grand opening on October15, 2017. Discovery Faith Community, formerly the United Methodist Church in Lanesboro, is the only lay led and nondenominational faith group in the River Valley District. Financial and spiritual challenges have led to the new model. The services are … [Read more...]