Fillmore County Journal

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Minnesota’s unemployment rate dips to 4.3% in February Minnesota continues 2021 job gains

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ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% in February, down from 4.5% in January, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The decline in the unemployment rate was due to more people finding work and a decrease in the number of unemployed people, which resulted in another … [Read more...]

Minnesota gas price update

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April, 5, 2021 – Minnesota gas prices have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.73/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Gas prices in Minnesota are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.03/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Minnesota is priced … [Read more...]

Approximately $100 million available for wildlife habitat grants in Minnesota Council seeks funding requests for wide variety of programs that restore, protect and enhance Minnesota habitat

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SAINT PAUL, MN, April 8, 2021 - The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) last week issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $100 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, preservation and enhancement. Requests are due to the LSOHC Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 4 … [Read more...]

New farm safety video available from UMN Extension, American Family Insurance

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In partnership with American Family Insurance, the University of Minnesota Farm Safety & Health Team is launching a new series of farm safety videos. The purpose of this project is to share crucial farm safety messages and reminders with the agricultural community.  The videos can be used for many audiences including youth, farmers, agriculturalists, and health … [Read more...]

Massive Half Sends Hurricanes to Defeat in State Quarters

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Houston girls basketball had looked up at first half deficits before.  Versus Hayfield in the 1A semis, they trailed 10-1.   Versus Kingsland in the 1A finals, they trailed 9-3.  But versus #1-ranked Minneota (22-0), in a battle of undefeated teams in a state quarterfinal contest, Houston (18-0) dug a hole too deep against a squad way too good.  The Vikings entered as … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project Heartbreak season

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By Kaylee Arndt It’s that time of year when thousands of hearts are broken...  over email.  And this year, in particular, will witness an even greater number of tears shed and feelings buried with pints of ice cream than ever before. Why? It’s that wonderful time of year when millions of high school students across the United States receive their admissions decisions from … [Read more...]

The grass is always greener in the Easter basket

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By Al Batt Spring rode in on the south wind. It was a soaring turkey vulture wearing a stocking cap on its bald head. Its head still looked much smaller than a bald eagle’s. Not everyone finds winter a blessing. I try to enjoy every winter day, but by the middle of March, I find slacking in my resolve. Spring is the Big Mac and fries of seasons to many. It’s an extension of … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions: Dear God

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By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free It’s 7 p.m. The chores are done,  our baby is tucked in for the night, and our dogs lounge about snoring softly.  Gathering up a few toys and clearing off a chair, my wife and I sit down at the small round table in our home. We light a candle and begin to read scripture.  We are reading the Bible in a year.  It can be … [Read more...]