By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN Smartypants and online weirdos who care way too much about “owning” someone in a debate love to talk about something called “logical fallacies.” Basically, this is a fancy way of referring to what comes out of the back end of a bull. One of them is called the “Golden Mean Fallacy” which again is saying the middle of two arguments must always be the … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Teach us to number our days…
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free Thrumming in the deepest part of my heart was a steady reminder that this breath is a gift. I would like to tell you that eons ago I learned to number my days, but that isn’t altogether true. I am and have been learning this lesson for a lifetime. Every day we are being sharpened by God. Flawed…human... too often … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Letter about speaking out against injustice…
Letter about speaking out against injustice... To the Editor, I am writing in support of Catherine Glynn and the commentary she wrote in the September 6 edition of the Fillmore County Journal. Ms. Glynn is right: we do need to speak out when we see our community or society walking down an unhealthy path. Stealing a yard sign or displaying a Confederate flag may seem … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Letter about creating community space at Buffalo Bill Days…
Letter about creating community space at Buffalo Bill Days... To the Editor, In reference to Catie Glynn’s recent letter to the Editor on behaviors exhibited at this year’s Buffalo Bill Days, our Fillmore County Discussion on Race Group (FCDoR) supports her message. We as a community should not condone or silently stand by when a few community members exhibit disrespect to … [Read more...]
Correction
In the September 6 Fillmore County Journal, the report on the Fountain City Council meeting held September 1 contained two errors. City Clerk Mary Tjepkes gave information about Fountain’s parking ordinance and open container law to the local police, not to the bar owner. Also, the council passed Resolution #362 regarding the tax levy, not Resolution #359. We regret any … [Read more...]
Zachary H. Torgerson
Zachary H. Torgerson, age 19, of Lanesboro, Minn., died Saturday, September 4, 2021, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with funeral service at 1 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Serenity Hills in Preston, Minn. Burial will be at the Lanesboro Cemetery. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Preston is assisting the … [Read more...]
Bruce A. Bluhm
Bruce A. Bluhm, 71, of Chatfield, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his home in Chatfield. Bruce Alvin Bluhm was born November 20, 1949 in Rochester, to Alvin and Alma (Berg) Bluhm. He was raised on a farm north of Dover with four older sisters. As a young boy Bruce had polio and was in the iron lung in St. Marys for a short period. He graduated from Dover-Eyota … [Read more...]
Gust F. Lex
At 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2021, Gust Fred Lex left this world for his heavenly home and to meet our Savior, Jesus Christ. Gust died a peaceful death in hospice care at the Mayo Clinic – Methodist Hospital. Gust had aspiration pneumonia and initially was in St. Marys Hospital starting July 4, 2021. Gust was born September 14, 1939, the first born son of Harry and … [Read more...]
Gretchen Logan
Gretchen Lynn Logan, age 57, of Rochester, Minn., peacefully passed away on August 23, 2021. She is preceded by her parents Milo and Carolyn Haglof and survived by her daughter Madeline Puppe and Tim Condron, along with her sisters Rev. Betsy Dartt and Nancy Haglof, and nephew Ben Dolmar. She lived a life of service to her family and friends caring for those around her. She … [Read more...]
Karen Isabel Shaw
Karen lsabel Shaw, 67, went home to the lord on Saturday September 4, 2021, at White Pine Assisted Living in lnver Grove Heights. Karen was born on November 10, 1953, to Kenneth W. Shaw and Edith C. (Comstock) Shaw in Rochester, Minn. She grew up in Ostrander and attended LeRoy/Ostrander School. Karen moved to Spring Valley, Minn., and became a caretaker of many. She worked as … [Read more...]