With profound sadness we announce the passing of Loretta on February 25, 2021. Loretta was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend to all. Loretta’s story started on January 23, 1947, the oldest child of Raymond and Dolores Sickler. She married her high school sweetheart Rick, who spent 54 years adoring his beloved wife. They were an inseparable team. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 8, Drew Douglas Wiskow-Davis, 25 of St. Charles, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Wiskow-Davis is charged with six felonies; two counts of Theft - Take/Use Transfer Movable Property - No Consent, two counts of Financial Transaction Card Fraud - Sell Two or More, and two counts of Receiving Stolen Property. One Theft and one Receiving Stolen … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The pitfalls of solar and wind energy
By Bethany Schneekloth Solar and wind power have become the staple in examples of renewable energy. They are heralded as the most sufficient for the nation, but ask yourself what happens to the parts when they break down. The number of solar panels and wind turbines in our area is growing, making this an important question that needs an answer. Solar panels have been … [Read more...]
Wrestling Roads Lead to GMLOS/Chatfield Showdown
GMLOS and Chatfield wrestling each have already had excellent seasons. Each has lofty team and individual post-season hopes. The week of Monday, February 15 saw each team wrestle their way up to a big head-to-head Saturday dual. Seventeen straight wins isn’t anything to shake an eye at, in any sport. GMLOS got to that number, helped by an impressive triangular sweep at … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – The Fear of the Lord
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the Fear of the LORD” (Psalm 34:11). The Fear of the Lord is an Awesome thing. When we fear the Lord, His Love is enkindled within us as we are drawn to love those around us, whether they agree with us or not, whether they are easy to be around or not, whether they … [Read more...]
Historic memories of Fillmore County In loving memory of Dianne Ruud… her final chapter
By Jenn Strack It has taken me a considerable amount of time, to really think about the message that I came here to write today, knowing that I am attempting to fill very large shoes. So, please forgive me if I don’t quite measure up to the weekly column you have all looked forward to reading week after week. One of my mom’s greatest accomplishments in life was to be the … [Read more...]
Correction
In the February 15, 2021, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, on the page 14 continuation of the article “Daily bus to and from Rochester, via Spring Valley, to resume,” a correction to the area noting an ambulance request is as follows: Deb Zimmer reported the complaint received asked for dismissal based on length of response time. From the time of the page to the arrival … [Read more...]
Regarding the Fillmore SWCD decision
By Bonnie Haugen Farmer, Land Stewardship Project member Canton, MN I am addressing the report of the Fillmore SWCD board meeting January 21, 2021. I understand that our SWCD needs to be mindful of partnering on educational events. I do not want our farmers to avoid good events if there is a negative association. However, I want the reasons for eliminating partnerships to … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, March 1 • 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, Community Center and via Zoom, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 • Fillmore County Commissioners, … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: Letter about gone but not forgotten…
Letter about gone but not forgotten... To the Editor, I was at the Lanesboro Arts Center this past week to see an exhibition of quilts. These quilts were made by Women of Color Quilters Network’s “We Are the Story” initiative. It is an effort to foster community conversation around racial equality. The hope is that this work will spark curiosity and reflection on how … [Read more...]