Fillmore County Journal

"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

Letter to the editor about Let’s keep our democracy…

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To the Editor, Today’s Republican Party, centered in rural America, has strongly moved towards anti-democracy, anti-voting, anti-history, anti-facts, anti-vaccine, anti-mask, and is perhaps more pro-death than pro-life. Many have manufactured outrage over teaching factual history to high school students. Without understanding the past, the way forward lacks useful guidance. … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor about Chatfield school levy vote…

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To the Editor, For the past six years, I have been honored to serve on the Chatfield School Board, and like my fellow colleagues, I take great pride in our district and its accomplishments, including the district’s efforts to manage costs effectively. Over the past two years, the school board managed several financial challenges due to rising education costs and additional … [Read more...]

Depression and the risk of suicide

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By Mark Jacobson Peer Support Specialist Winona, MN Although the majority of people who have depression do not die by suicide, having major depression does increase suicide risk compared to people without depression. The risk of death by suicide may, in part, be related to the severity of the depression. Recent data on depression that have followed people over long … [Read more...]

Fresh off the Farm

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$28 in pennies please “$28 in pennies please.” Puzzled eyes met mine. I smiled...“I’m doing a project.” She paused… “I’ll ask my manager.” She leaves - and I do some fast calculating. Do I need all $28? Maybe I could do it with fewer. I ask Google how many weeks it has been since the birth dates of my three kids. My breath leaves me - pausing under the weight of … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotion Walking in the wilderness

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By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches Once while I was working at a summer camp, I stayed at a campsite in a wooded area that didn’t have a lot of underbrush. The bathroom at this campsite was a trail walk away from the main camp area – but due to the open area, the trail was hard to follow – especially at night. One evening I was the last … [Read more...]

Duane “Doc” Monson

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Duane R. Monson, age 83, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn., after a courageous battle with cancer. Duane was born in St Peter, Minn., on April 16, 1938, to Raymond and Delia Monson.  After high school, Duane joined the Air Force and served from 1957 to 1961, stationed in Roswell, N.M. After moving … [Read more...]

Regina Vogt

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The funeral mass for Regina Elizabeth Vogt will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at St. Finbarr’s Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy  officiating. Visitation with be from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the St Finbarr’s Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Family burial will be at … [Read more...]

Ronald Ray “Rotten” Strong

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Ronald Ray “Rotten” Strong, 70, of St. Augustine, Fla., lost his long fought battle with depression on Saturday July 17, 2021. Ron was born in La Crosse Wis., on September 13, 1950, to Ray and Bonnie (Hansen) Strong. Although Ron was born in Wisconsin, he was a diehard Vikings fan. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. Ron’s adult life began in the twin cities as a … [Read more...]

Gerald “Deano” Mullenix

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Gerald “Deano” Mullenix, 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Ostrander Care & Rehab. Visitation will be held at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley from 10:30-11:30 on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Graveside service will follow at the Spring Valley Cemetery at 11:45, with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating.   Gerald Dean Mullenix was born … [Read more...]