Letter about Good advice from the past... To the Editor, While earning my degree from the U of M. I enrolled in a business class. Of all the information the class had to offer the professor gave us two pieces of advice. The first was the KISS principle, “ Keep It Simple Stupid.” The second was, “when entering a business meeting leave your briefcase of emotions at the door.” … [Read more...]
Letter about Jones commentary…
Letter about Jones commentary... To the Editor, Regarding September 14, 2020, commentary: “Alinsky rules for radical activists,” I am wondering if the earlier writer actually read the original: Rules For Radicals? In her commentary she states: “He, (the author) describes in detail the 12 rules that radical activists must use to accomplish their agenda.” I refer to the … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, September 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, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Spring Grove School Board, Google Meet, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 22 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central … [Read more...]
A beautiful life
By Robbie Brokken Harmony, MN In spite of all the crises in our country, I have had the best summer that I’ve had in about 20 years. Because of COVID, my husband and I have mostly been working from home. I find that I take a lunch and go for a bike ride for 20 minutes a day all around Harmony where I live. I’ve been watching the “slices of life” that go on in our little town … [Read more...]
MSHSL reconsidering fall activities
Blaine Novak, president of the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors, has called for a special meeting of the League’s board for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 9 a.m. The one item agenda is listed as: Reconsider Placement of Fall Activities Seasons. The meeting will be held in a virtual format. “The Minnesota State High School League continues its work of … [Read more...]
Clear titles, street improvements, and 2021 budgets for Houston
By Wanda Hanson At the September 14, 2020 Houston City Council meeting, Attorney Mike Murphy presented the Chapel land issue to the council. Survey work is needed to clean up the legal title for the water treatment plant and a tillable field owned by Jim Chapel. A “quiet” title would clarify the city ownership of 1.688 acres for the treatment plant. An extension of Sheridan … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Garrison Hubka
Thank a farmer
By Connor Wingert Most of us sit at the dinner table with family or go out to our favorite restaurant and enjoy having fresh foods like steak, burgers, or maybe vegetables. Or maybe you like fresh fruits like grapes, apples, or other types of fruit, maybe you favor some frozen foods like pizza. But how many of us actually know where these foods come from? It doesn’t matter if … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Tristan Marie Altobelli, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 8/2/2020, Speeding (61/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Tiffany Lynn Bauer, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/7/2020, Dog at Large, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. James Michael Felten, 49, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/25/2020, Careless Driving - Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on a Street or Highway, Fine $300, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On September 8, Michael James Hellow, 36 of Rochester, appeared before District Court Judage Matthew J. Opat. Hellow is charged with D.W.I - First Degree DWI - Previous Felony DWI Conviction, and DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours. Each is a felony with maximum criminal penalties of seven years in prison and/or $14,000 fines. On or … [Read more...]