Fillmore County Journal

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Hygge event to be held February 12

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The Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trails is hosting a Hygge event. Are you trying to stay warm this winter? Would you like to be part of some great conversation? Come to a Hygge (say hYOO guh or HEU-gah) on Saturday, February 12, anytime between 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sugar Shack located at 17987 County 27, Spring Grove, Minn. The Sugar Shack is behind Lane and Mary … [Read more...]

Government this week

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Monday, February 7 •City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. •Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 8 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston … [Read more...]

Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

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  ST. PAUL, MN, February 3, 2022 – Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills help young people get their degree in law enforcement, provide opportunities for nontraditional … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project Sex and gender: is there a difference?

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By Rainn Meyer We all know that sex and gender are similar but are they the same thing? Let’s look at the definition of sex on Google: “either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.” Now let’s do the same for gender: “either of the two sexes (male and female), … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor Letter about what makes sense to you?…

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To the Editor, If there was “massive fraud” in the last election as Trump endlessly claims then isn’t it odd that nothing has been discovered by the many state Republican investigations? If there was massive fraud does that mean that Republicans in general are inept and stupid? Or, of course, it could mean that the Big Lie is just that: a lie. And what should we think of the … [Read more...]

Legacy Amendment supports $6,193,687 in large grants to history organizations across Minnesota

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The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants, 56 large grants (over $10,000) totaling $6,193,687 in 19 counties. Large grants are awarded annually to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. … [Read more...]

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

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Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Bluff country studio, llc 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 1101 Matthew Street SW Preston, mn 55965 3. List the name and … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 1-11-22

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Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent agenda The Board approved the following consent agenda items: •January 4, 2022 Board Minutes (1/6/22) Finance Warrant Total: $98,213.31 •City of … [Read more...]

PUBLIC NOTICE

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houston county Houston County has designated its official website http://co.houston.mn.us/ Official publication of bids, requests for information, and requests for proposals will be done on the official website as an alternative means to disseminate solicitations of Transportation construction and maintenance projects. Publish 7 … [Read more...]