By Kiera Olson Don’t worry, be happy! We’ve all heard this phrase before, but as many of you know it is much easier said than done. However, what many people don’t know is the truth and importance behind this famous motto. Smiling has a powerful effect on our brain and lives. In fact, it has been called “the world’s most powerful gesture.” Not only can smiling can help us … [Read more...]
Semcac Senior Dining to open at B&B Olympic Bowl
Semcac Senior Dining will be moving in Preston! Meals for seniors will now be available at B & B Olympic Bowl. Beginning on Monday, April 3, meals will be served to senior citizens on Monday thru Friday each week. Meals will be served at 11 a.m. Anyone 60 years of age, or the spouse of someone age 60, is invited to attend. Meal coupons are available at the F&M … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, March 27 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 3 • City of Houston Planning … [Read more...]
In response to recent protests
By Greg Davids Preston, MN In response to recent protests that shut down Interstate 94 and the Minneapolis Airport, legislation has been sponsored that would increase penalties against those who break the law while attempting to exercise their 1st Amendment rights, and I strongly support it. In no way do I want to limit free speech or curb the ability of residents to … [Read more...]
Asking our State Representative to reply in newspaper
By Nancy Bratrud Preston, MN Our MN State House Representative has occasionally asked the local newspaper to print a questionnaire for his constituents to consider and then reply to him about their views on issues he raises. Now I will ask our Representative to reply in the newspaper to an issue many constituents raise regarding medical insurance. 1. Why did you author … [Read more...]
Letter about a call to duty…
Letter about a call to duty... To the Editor, My Fellow Vietnam Veterans, yesterday Republican Senator John McCain, one of my heroes, came out and said “Congress no longer has the credibility to independently tackle a probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and President Trump and his associates’ ties to Moscow.” Regardless of your political … [Read more...]
Cedric Betts arrested and re-arrested
On March 17, 2017, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received information and evidence of a Fillmore County resident being in possession of meth paraphernalia and using methamphetamine. This information and evidence, which came from an anonymous individual, showed this possession and use was done in the presence of the suspect’s two-year-old child. An investigation was … [Read more...]
Person surrenders to law enforcement in Beaver Township
On March 17, at approximately 7:46 p.m., the Fillmore County Emergency Communications Dispatch was notified by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office of a person in a mental health crisis that may have been in our county. This person was also reported to be in possession of loaded weapons and had threated to harm themselves. At approximately 8:45 p.m., the victim in crisis was … [Read more...]
Extension of the Harmony-Preston Valley bike trail advances
The City of Harmony Trails Commission is pleased to announce that a bill to appropriate funds for extension of the Harmony-Preston Valley bike trail has advanced through the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee for final consideration in this year’s budget. Senator Jeremy Miller introduced the bill early in March. Representative Greg … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
After two recent articles concerning this topic, I am sure that most of you are aware that there are going to be a few changes in recycling in Fillmore County as of April 1, 2017. The first part of this article is going to list many of the materials that will be accepted for recycling, and the second part will list the materials that should not be recycled, but … [Read more...]