By Logan Constancio The world is going more and more online lately. It seems that with every passing day, the world is growing more and more advanced. One thing gets more advanced and another grows outdated. Recently, there’s been discussion regarding whether or not libraries should remain in existence, considering practically every book can be bought online now — be that a … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving thank yous
By Pastor Michael Harman St. Johns Lutheran Church and School Thank you. Thank who? You. To say thank you is to have gratitude or appreciation for something, but, all thanks is directed at some giver. For example, I’m thankful for my car. Really. But who am I thankful TO? Maybe the designers, those who dug and refined the metals, the workers who built it, the transport … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports 11/21/22
Caledonia Police Department Danie Duane Abraham, 24, La Crosse, Wis.; 8/26/2022, Driver Must Carry Proof on Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Chatfield Police Department Nashawn Donte Fields, 24, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/16/2022, Display as Valid Any Canceled/Revoked/Suspended Driver’s License, Fine $150, Total Fees $240. Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]
November weed of the month: Plumeless thistle
I don’t know about you, but I’m already missing seeing all the purple flowers of July and August! The fall weather is making me nostalgic for watching all the new blooms of native plants each week in the summertime. One purple flower that always catches my eye is that of a thistle. It’s mostly the non-native thistles that catch my eye, though it is always a fun “treat” to … [Read more...]
Call for visual artists for Emerging Artist Exhibition at Lanesboro Arts Gallery
Lanesboro Arts is pleased to announce an opportunity for emerging visual artists from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa to display their work in a professional gallery setting at Lanesboro Arts. The show will run from February 11 through April 9, 2023. Applications are due December 9, 2022, at noon. Accepted artists will be contacted by December 21. The show will feature three or … [Read more...]
Gov. Walz announces over $20 million for economic development in Greater Minnesota Harmony receives over $1 million for owner-occupied housing and commercial rehabilitation
ST. PAUL, MN, November 15 – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced over $20 million in funding for small cities, townships, and counties in Minnesota. The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants will be used for infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in 34 Minnesota cities, townships, and counties. “From St. Peter to Swanville, … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, November 21 •Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 6 p.m. •Caledonia School Board, High School Room A154, 6 p.m. •Kingsland School Board, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. •Spring Grove School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 22 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Fillmore … [Read more...]
USDA funding available to help low-income individuals and families buy or repair homes
USDA Rural Development has funding availabile for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very low- and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as one … [Read more...]
Wykoff Commons receives $50,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant
WYKOFF, MN, November 8, 2022 – Wykoff Commons will use a $50,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant for full renovation of the kitchen space within the decommissioned school and the implementation of a meal program for those in need. Leadership Boost Grants were launched to encourage Minnesotans living in rural and Tribal communities to be visionary and creative as … [Read more...]
Correction
A correction is being made to the November 14, 2022, Fillmore County Journal issue, in the page 11 article titled “Preston adopts asessment rolls for Maple St. and Circle Heights Dr. improvements.” In the fifth paragraph, it should state that the owner of the Branding Iron at that time (1985) was assessed for the property improvement. The residential property was not assessed … [Read more...]