Monday, December 21 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Caledonia School Board, High School Room A154, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Grove School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 22 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School … [Read more...]
Come now, and let us reason together
By David Webb, MD Lanesboro, MN “Come now, and let us reason together” – the prophet Isaiah from the Talmud (Old Testament) Mercifully, the contentious 2020 elections are over, but whether you’re breathing a sigh of relief or a sigh of dismay, it should be a short sigh. There are many problems, including some existential threats, which still confront all of us and with … [Read more...]
Christmas hope
By Brett Corson Preston, MN Listen my friends and you shall hear a modern story of hope, answered prayers, and Christmas cheer. This tale of Christmas hope is based on real events that happened in a small Southeastern Minnesota town. It all began three or four years ago when a young man suddenly left his home in a city somewhere out east. He left without notice and … [Read more...]
Letter about donating to your local Salvation Army…
To the Editor, This year, more than ever, there is a need for donations to your local Salvation Army. Donations made locally provide services to Fillmore County residents. Consider making a donation in your community at one of the following opportunities: Bell ringing for the Red Kettle will occur in Preston at F & M Bank and then Preston Foods on Friday, December 18 … [Read more...]
Letter about hope returns January 20…
To the Editor, Trump tirelessly lies to his cult followers that he won the election and polls say most Republicans believe him. One hundred twenty-six Republican legislators, including Jim Hagedorn, signed onto the recent attempt to subvert the will of the American people and The Constitution with a no evidence lawsuit seeking to throw out tens of thousands of legal votes. … [Read more...]
Letter about Rep. Jim Hagedorn…
To the Editor, Rep. Jim Hagedorn took an oath, when he was sworn in as 1st District Congressman in 2018, to defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. It is the same oath I took when I was sworn in as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Solomon Islands in 1979 – the same oath taken by those who enlist in the military or are elected to office across this … [Read more...]
Minnesota will continue emerald ash borer regulations
Federal deregulation of the insect leaves states to determine future options Minnesota will continue regulation of emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive insect that kills ash trees, after federal officials today announced deregulation of the insect effective January 14, 2021. Since 2002, when EAB was first discovered in the United States in Michigan, the U. S. Department of … [Read more...]
Strategic farming 2021: let’s talk crops!
Pull up a chair and join in or bring the conversation with you as you go about your day. Whatever works best for you, we hope you will join us this winter to discuss some of the key issues and questions around crop production facing Minnesota corn and soybean farmers today. Sessions will be held over Zoom, which can be accessed via your computer, phone or other mobile device, … [Read more...]
Minnesota Organic Conference goes virtual
Four sessions throughout January offer learning opportunities Minnesota’s only statewide conference on organic agriculture is going virtual for 2021. The Minnesota Organic Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will take place every Thursday in January, beginning on January 7, 2021. Virtual sessions will begin at 3 p.m. and provide farmers … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts presents Annual Juried High School Art Show January 16 – February 7
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show opens on January 16 and runs through February 7. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The show features a variety … [Read more...]