By John Torgrimson Lanesboro, MN When the priest who taught my religion class my sophomore year in high school asked if anyone wanted to attend a lecture by Mulford Q. Sibley, four of us raised our hands. Sibley, an avowed socialist and pacifist, who encouraged civil disobedience, was a Sociology professor at the University of Minnesota. He was a Quaker who became a … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor – about Sen. Miller should deliver for livestock farmers and meat processors with the state surplus…
Letter about Sen. Miller should deliver for livestock farmers and meat processors with the state surplus... To the Editor, The State of Minnesota has a historic budget surplus of $9.3 billion and Senator Jeremy Miller, particularly through his role as the Senate Majority Leader, has a unique opportunity to deeply invest in building economic and environmental resiliency in … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor – about SE MN needs a leader, not Jeremy Miller…
Letter about SE MN needs a leader, not Jeremy Miller... To the Editor, Recently, Amir Locke was killed during a “no-knock warrant” in the Twin Cities. Body camera footage shows a sleeping Amir awoken by the sound of men breaking into the apartment. When he grabbed his legally permitted handgun he was shot immediately. A no-knock warrant is when police enter a home without … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project My truth
By Diann Smith I have been wrestling for a very long time now and it was just this year that I got to wrestle in the first ever MN Girls Section Tournament and with hard work, I secured a spot at state. I went on to wrestle at the first ever MN Girls Sanctioned State Tournament where I made it to the finals. It didn’t end quite the way I wanted but it was such a cool … [Read more...]
Notice City of Whalan
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the City of Whalan will be conducted by open book meetings at the Fillmore County Assessor’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN. Dates for the City of Whalan are April 18-22, 2022. Publish 4 … [Read more...]
Norway Township Rock Quotes
The Norway Township Board will accept quotes for crushed rock per ton that meets the state specifications to be delivered and spread on the township roads by order of the maintenance supervisor. A quote for ice rock and rock loaded onto township truck at quarry can be included. Certificate of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes are due April 19, 2022, at 7:00 pm. They … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF INTENT BY MINNWEST BANK, REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA TO RELOCATE A DETACHED FACILITY WITHIN SPRING VALLEY, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that Minnwest Bank, Redwood Falls, Minnesota has notified the Minnesota Department of Commerce of its intent to relocate a detached facility from 112 West Main Street, Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota 55975, as well as its extension located at 100 South Broadway, Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota 55975, a distance of approximately 0.6 … [Read more...]
Black Hammer Township Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Black Hammer Township Hall. Publish 4 … [Read more...]
Meeting Change Holt Township
Holt Township monthly meeting time is moving back to 7pm on the 2nd Monday of each month until December 2022. Publish 4 … [Read more...]
School Board Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2022
The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. Members present in person: Adkins, Miller, Marquardt, Wilder, Weidemann, Livingood, Superintendent Kuphal Also present in person: Principal Weidemann, District Secretary Lisa Halverson, Student Representative Emily Carolan, Student Representative Matt … [Read more...]