To the Editor, As Democrats, Independents, and plenty of disenchanted Republicans are being chided for not accepting the fumbles, foibles, and follies of the new administration and “not giving Trump a chance”, Col. Gudmunson wants us to believe “We dodged a bullet” by not electing Hillary Clinton. Wow. The new reality for many Americans is living in constant fear of what bomb … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project ~ Alexis King
By Alexis King Music, it’s the gateway to your soul. It makes you dance, sing, cry, or even feel better. Music can have a lot of effects on us. Music is what I feel is everyone’s true best friend, even if it isn’t a real person. I guess in a way it can heal emotional wounds. It helps sometimes when you’re down. Just listen to an upbeat song, and it could just lift your mood. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Journal Athlete of the Week ~ Savannah Skalet
Run Right Power Equipment keeps small engines running in Harmony
By Tim Little If the general manager at the newly opened Run Right Power Equipment small engine sales and repair store in Harmony looks familiar, you may recall him from his previous place of employment across the street and up the block at Kingsley Mercantile. Roger Holdeman, who managed the small engine repair shop at Kingsley for six years, has branched off from Kingsley … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Paul Micheall Bartsh, 31, Rushford, Minn.; 12/29/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cassia Nisan Chaney-Smith, 34, Stewartville, Minn.; 11/12/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Keri Leigh Gernand, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 1/7/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Charles William … [Read more...]
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Chatfield Gopher News
Suspicious gunshot call leads to 2nd Degree Assault arrest
On Feb. 10, 2017, at approximately 12:49 a.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Emergency 911 Dispatch received a report of suspicious gunshots in the 31000 block of Gunflint Road in Fillmore County. This area is located in Pilot Mound Township, north of Pilot Mound. A resident of this area reported hearing and seeing a dark colored vehicle driving by and then hearing gunshots. … [Read more...]
A View From the Woods ~ 2/20/17
Searching for spring in the time of climate change Our beloved northland pastime of celebrating every early sign of spring is now upon us. The sun arcs wider and higher every day, as we move away from the winter solstice of late December. Even on cold days, that sun is warmer on our faces and can be felt through south-facing windows, when the gray clouds deign to … [Read more...]
Recycling 101 ~ February 20, 2017
There are going to be some changes in the recycling process beginning April 1, 2017, and these changes should make recycling here in Fillmore County even easier. We will continue with single stream recycling, as we do at the present time. The recyclables that are brought to the recycling center here in Preston by individuals or waste haulers will be transported to La Crosse … [Read more...]