By Wanda Hanson wanda@fillmorecountyjournal.com One hundred years ago, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment went into effect. The MNHS (Minnesota Historical Society) will host an online exhibit called “Votes for Women” beginning August 26. This exhibit will feature the stories of more than 40 Minnesota women involved at the time including Harriet Bishop, Julia Stearns, … [Read more...]
Southland Auto & Diesel moving into new building soon
Southland Auto & Diesel owner Iaasc Hurst has plans for expansion with his new building on the north side of Spring Valley, Minn. On Wednesday, August 19, Seabright Electric was running electrical on Hurst’s new building. Currently, Hurst and his team operated out of a building on West Tracy Rd. They expect to move into the new building some time in September. Photo … [Read more...]
Joke of the Week
Truth and Facts: Anathema to Democrat Leftists
Radical Leftists who now control the Democrat party complain about lies, but they really don’t mind them at all; witness the misinformation they spread regarding the Russian Collusion hoax, recent looting and rioting in Democrat controlled cities, and the cruel policies enforced by Democrat Governors when they needlessly forced COVID patients into nursing homes. No, what … [Read more...]
Letter about Democrats For Anarchy (DFA) not DFL…
To the Editor, Democrats For Anarchists (DFA) not DFL As we near election day it becomes clear to anyone paying attention that the Democratic party clearly represents anarchy more than any other cause or movement. Their recent partnering with Marxist organizations of Antifascist, (Antifa) and Black Lives Matter, (BLM) represents their efforts of “fundamentally … [Read more...]
Correction
In the Monday, August 17, 2020, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, there was a guest commentary submitted by Jane Peck titled “Electing politicians who care about people’s lives.” In Peck’s commentary, she said that State Representative Greg Davids doesn’t have “experience or work in teaching.” State Rep. Davids offered the following correction: “Regarding Ms. Peck’s … [Read more...]
Letter about a special thanks to the August 17 commentarians…
In the Monday, August 17, 2020, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, there was a guest commentary submitted by Jane Peck titled “Electing politicians who care about people’s lives.” In Peck’s commentary, she said that State Representative Greg Davids doesn’t have “experience or work in teaching.” State Rep. Davids offered the following correction: “Regarding Ms. Peck’s … [Read more...]
23 Minnesota cities recognized as telecommuter-friendly communities
St. Paul – On August 7, Governor Tim Walz issued a proclamation congratulating 23 cities, townships and counties across Minnesota as telecommuter-friendly communities and declared August 7, 2020 as Telecommuter Forward! Day in the State of Minnesota. The communities commit to coordinating and partnering with broadband providers, realtors, economic development professionals, … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Heather Maureen Cluver-Tuebert, 33, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/27/2020, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. Amber Renee Kastl, 31, Fort Madison, Iowa; 1/26/2020, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Harlan Carl Nelson, 61, La Crescent, Minn.; 7/15/2020, … [Read more...]
Outhouse fire in rural Spring Valley
On Monday, August 17, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Spring Valley Fire Department was dispatched by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department to extinguish a fire at the Spring Valley Campground located about two miles east of Spring Valley, Minn., on County Road 8. There was an outhouse on fire and three picnic tables had been set ablaze. A suspect has been identified … [Read more...]