To the Editor, The coronavirus pandemic has been unkind to a lot of industries, and unfortunately, the agriculture industry has been no exception. As the owner of Marzolf Implement, I know firsthand the struggle farmers are facing to recover from the devastating economic impact of the past year, in addition to the impact of bad weather. On top of all of that, a policy … [Read more...]
Letter about losing fair and square…
To the Editor, Donald Trump claims the election was rigged, the fix was on! He was robbed! Sorry Donny, you lost fair and square, big time. You lost because millions of good Republicans and real conservatives were fed up with your antics, vulgarities, tweeting, golfing, and total lack of leadership during the current pandemic. You ridiculed people for wearing masks, encouraged … [Read more...]
Letter about your articles…
Hello Mr./Mrs. Editor, I don’t read the paper often, but if there’s something that catches my attention, I will read through the whole story. Specifically, the one that talked about the bear that was shot near Lewiston. I think that your way of telling the information is incredible. The titles, the paragraphs, all of it. I wish I knew how to do it. It would make my school … [Read more...]
Help fill the Red Kettle
Bells will be ringing for the Salvation Army in Preston on Friday, December 18, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at F & M Community Bank, and 4-7 p.m. at Preston Foods in Preston. Bell ringing shifts will be ½ hour and we invite everyone to ring the bells! Give Holli or Brenda a call at F & M Community Bank at (507) 765-3823 to sign up or if you have any questions. You may email … [Read more...]
Dan Chouinard and local Lanesboro talent bring beloved annual Holiday Sing Along to Facebook live on Friday, December 18
Lanesboro, Mn - Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard is leading the 14th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Sing Along on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. in the COVID-19 friendly format of Facebook Live. Chouinard will host the virtual evening on the Lanesboro Arts Facebook page in a new format but with the same charm as the annual Lanesboro … [Read more...]
A gift of ag safety
Safety tools are gifts with lifetime value Struggling to find a valuable gift for that farmer on your list? Don’t overlook the options for boosting safety practices with a gift such as high-quality work gloves, earmuffs to help prevent hearing damage or a warm chore coat. If budgets allow, retrofitting a tractor with a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) is a gift that can … [Read more...]
More than $3.5 million in historical and cultural heritage large grants awarded to organizations statewide
The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 38 historical and cultural heritage large grants (over $10,000) in 25 counties, totaling $3,578,731 in FY2021. The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. Grant applications were recommended … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jacob Lee Palen, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/15/2020, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Guy Jeffrey Baldauf Jr., 34, Brooten, Minn.; 3/7/2020, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 11/24/2021), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay … [Read more...]
Free assistance for farmers in greater Minnesota
Farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs in rural Minnesota are invited to apply to join the Harvest Entrepreneur Network (HEN), a free technical assistance program led by Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA). Through HEN, CEDA’s professional staff will provide free, one-on-one coaching to help with everything from crafting business plans to writing grants to … [Read more...]
Orval Maynard Lea
Orval Maynard Lea, 100, died at Rushford Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, surrounded by family, on December 9, 2020. Orval was born December 7, 1920, to Oscar Theodore Lea and Mary (Mikkelson), both from Fillmore County. Orval was raised on the Lea farm on “Pigtail” in Peterson, Minn. All his ancestors were full-blooded Norwegians, and had the heavy accent to prove it. Orval … [Read more...]





