Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minn. and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 designation by … [Read more...]
Rural Finance Authority clears way for disaster loans Eligible drought-affected farmers can now apply for zero-interest financing
ST. PAUL, MINN – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board has determined that an emergency exists in Minnesota due to drought, which makes zero-interest loans available immediately for Minnesota farmers whose operations are suffering from lack of rain. “The RFA board members voted unanimously to make these disaster recovery funds available … [Read more...]
MDA awards $95,000 to combat noxious weeds
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $95,000 to combat noxious weeds across Minnesota. Twenty projects are being funded though the 2021 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. The money, awarded to cities, counties, townships, conservation districts, and tribal nations, will be used to purchase equipment and supplies, conduct mapping and … [Read more...]
USDA to provide pandemic assistance to livestock producers for animal losses Farm Service Agency taking applications for indemnity program
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 — Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack announced the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP) in [recorded] remarks … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair seeking contestants for the talent contest
Contestants are now being sought for the Houston County Fair’s Talent Contest to be held Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Entertainment Tent on the fairgrounds in Caledonia, Minn. Cash prizes ($100, $50, $25) will be awarded to the winners in three age categories: Preteen (12 and under), Teen (13-18), and Open (adult or any age). The first place winner in each … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion Take courage, weary soul
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church One stanza of that beautiful hymn “Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You” has been running through my mind for months: “Cast afar this world’s vain pleasure / And boldly strive for heav’nly treasure. / Be steadfast in the Saviour’s might. / Trust the Lord, who stands beside you, / For Jesus from all harm will hide … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, July 26 • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9 a.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media … [Read more...]
Continuing education opportunities close to home
By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Continuing education in a business or profession is critical for future growth, but trainings can be difficult to participate in when events are held far away or are too costly. At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) we take pride in hosting a variety of high quality, low-cost training … [Read more...]
Correction
The plan of events published in the article titled “Spring Valley preps for Ag Days,” on page 45 of the July 19 Fillmore County Journal, should have read as follows: Some of the events planned include fireworks, to be held at South Park on Friday, August 20. On Saturday, August 21, the Little Husker 1K kids run will be held, as will a corn and hot dog feed at the fire … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor about photo ID
Letter about photo ID is not voter suppression... To the Editor, The commentary claiming voter ID is voter suppression reminded me of a fall 2013 trip to Norway during their general election. In the Trondheim library I happened to observe early voting. The voter would present their ID to a lady behind a table and she would give them a ballot. When the lady was not busy I … [Read more...]