To the people of Fillmore County, from your Sheriff…
By John DeGeorge Fillmore County Sheriff “It’s good to work in Fillmore County.” It’s never been unusual to hear that from one of our deputies, but over the past few months, I’ve sure heard it a lot more. Every year at this time, the Fillmore County Journal recognizes our area first responders with a special section. Jason Sethre asked me if there was something I … [Read more...]
Harmony Fire Department creates memorial with ‘incredible support’ from community
A bronze figure stands guard near the Harmony Fire Department. His proud stature carries the weight of not only his firefighting equipment, but also the honor and commitment of many firemen who have come before him, of those who serve today and of those who will follow in the future. The statue arrived earlier this summer to take his post, nearly three years after the idea was … [Read more...]
Harmony Fire Department honors former chief with truck parade
Dean Brunsvold has faced several challenges in 2020, but the Harmony Fire Department was quick to respond, showing him that his fellow firefighters had his back. On Saturday, August 8, members of the department held a firetruck parade to Gundersen Harmony Health Care, where Brunsvold is currently a resident. His 83rd birthday had been Wednesday, August 5. Brunsvold’s … [Read more...]
Letter about Spring Valley intersection…
To the Editor, I see in the Spring Valley minutes of the August 31 edition of the Journal, an individual was complaining about the Highway 16 & 63 intersection in Spring Valley. This intersection is wide open in all four directions. It’s not the intersection that is the problem, it is the drivers. Like Forrest Gump would say, “You can’t fix stupid!!” Norm … [Read more...]
Letter about missing the old normal…
To the Editor, I miss the old normal but I’ll get used to it. I miss rubbing elbows with people at work. It was nice to be able to stop by someone’s cube to see if they wanted to go to the cafeteria for a cup of coffee. I miss the news. I used to read the Spring Valley Tribune for the casual entertainment of it. I could read about real people in my community. It was kind of … [Read more...]
Letter about PPP loans and political connections…
To the Editor, I see our Sen. Miller made the front page of the Minneapolis Sunday Star Tribune on August 2, 2020. That doesn’t happen very often. The reason is this: applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) began April 3. On that very same day his family’s Wm. Miller Scrap Iron and Metal Co. applied for and received a $200,000 forgivable loan. Sen. Miller said, … [Read more...]
Letter about needing better leadership…
To the Editor, I’m seeing Trump signs “Keep America Great.” That’s assuming he has made America great these past 3 1/2 years. I feel he’s made the office of the presidency and our country more like a disgrace. Even though we have many issues and differences, I’ve always thought our country is great. Unfortunately, Trump has sabotaged the Republican party. It seems that … [Read more...]
Letter about the strange celebration of corruption and incompetence…
To the Editor, Trump works to denigrate and create distrust of government (“deep state”), journalists, and science. Many thousands died because Trump apparently cared more for the stock market than scientists’ advice about coronavirus. The recent wind event in Iowa is a little taste of our future. There is no way to imagine the devastation in store for us and so many … [Read more...]
Reopening public schools
By George Spangler Chatfield, MN Let me start with my conclusion: With the indoor heating season almost upon us, don’t send our most precious resource, our children, back into a conventional schoolhouse this fall. Don’t allow them to be ushered into the enclosed space of a school bus twice a day. Insist that the public school curriculum should only be offered through a … [Read more...]