Carroll A. Marzolf, 91, of Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Carroll Arthur Marzolf was born December 19, 1931, to John and Anna (Bender) Marzolf, the youngest of seven children. He attended country school through eighth grade, then graduated from Preston High School with the Class of 1948. In 1957, … [Read more...]
Minnesota Veterans Homes receive $80,000 donation from Hutchinson VFW
St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) was honored to receive a very generous donation of $80,000 from the Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Charles McLaughlin Post 906 in Hutchinson, Minn. This donation was specifically directed to each individual State Veterans Home, which will receive $10,000 per location. Department of … [Read more...]
Southern MN Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Early Literacy Grants
OWATONNA, MN – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnershipa with publishing companies Capstone and ABDO, is accepting applications for its Early Literacy Grant program. This grant is designed to support early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age eight by providing children with books. Nonprofit organizations working with … [Read more...]
Tree pruning
University of Minnesota Extension By mid-February perhaps you are looking to spend a little more time outdoors. There are a few tasks you can focus on to help get you ready for spring, including pruning your trees. An old rule of thumb was to prune in winter while the plant was dormant. For best results, we need to be a bit more specific than that, but it’s a start. When to … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement – Honor Jane
Honor Jane On January 18, 2023, Derreck and Stephanie Vreeman of Spring Valley welcomed a baby girl, Honor Jane. She measured in at 9 lbs and 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by sisters Haley and Hope, grandparents Jerry and Judy Vreeman and Bryan and Kathy O’Connell all of Spring Valley. … [Read more...]
Have a hoot at the International Festival of Owls
After two years of only basic activities, the International Festival of Owls is back to normal! You’ll find a staggering array of owl-themed activities for everyone from children to adults with a serious interest in owls throughout the weekend of March 3-5 in Houston, Minn. The main attraction is the Illinois Raptor Center’s live owl programs featuring Snowy, Eastern … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, February 21 •Houston County Commissioners, Work Group, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. •Caledonia School Board, High School Room A154, 6 p.m. •LeRoy School Board, ITV Board Room, 6 p.m. •Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Spring Grove City Council, Community Building, 6 p.m. •Grand Meadow School Board, Choir Room, … [Read more...]
The importance of your witness
By Pastor Paul Hauschild Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches The philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once told a story about a circus that caught fire. The flames from the circus fire spread to the fields surrounding the circus grounds and began to burn toward the village below. The circus master, convinced that the village would be destroyed and the people killed … [Read more...]
Correction
The City of Rushford Village meeting article in the February 13 issue of the Fillmore County Journal incorrectly listed the next meeting time as 6 p.m. The meeting is Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m. … [Read more...]
Grants Available to Support Minnesota Grown Specialty Crops
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The SCBGP funds projects that will increase the competitiveness of Minnesota grown specialty crops in domestic and foreign markets by: •Leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops; •Assisting producers with research … [Read more...]