By Pastor David Stoeger Preston and Wykoff UMC Wykoff, Minn. Looking back at growing up in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) and having spent four years of my general education in the denomination – these folks are the people who first introduced me to the scriptures. I would describe the LCMS as theologically ridged and heavily doctrine focused. The Bible … [Read more...]
Expressing my conscience
By Pastor Norm Omodt, Retired Chatfield, MN Sometimes I feel a need to express what’s on my conscience. This is one of those times. I have sometimes voted Republican, though usually not in recent years. But I am hopeful for a respectful Republican candidate for President. We certainly don’t have that now. Some issues are more personal to me than others. Right now, … [Read more...]
Houston School Board’s goal is consistency
By Wanda Hanson In an effort for consistency, the Houston School Board approved the school opening plan presented by Superintendent Abraham at their August 6, 2020, meeting. Board member Michaeleen Bonner voted against the approval. Students will have a hybrid model in which all students will attend school Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The 50% room capacity … [Read more...]
FORE! Box truck lands on hole #6
The fairway of hole #6 at Preston Golf Course in Preston, Minn., will require major divot repair after the driver of a box truck hauling Amazon packages lost control while heading eastbound on Highway 16 at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. There were no injuries reported. Minnesota State Patrol was on the scene. Photo by Jason Sethre … [Read more...]
Submit your photos from Historic Bluff Country
Thanks to Steve Sagen of Harmony, Minn., for sharing this photo of eagles hanging out at their nest, keeping an eye on their surroundings. We encourage readers to submit pictures that capture the unspoiled beauty of Historic Bluff Country (The Dritfless Area). Photos can be sent to info@visitbluffcountry.com and will be considered for publication in the annual Fillmore … [Read more...]
Seeds, COVID requests, community center, and HNC
By Wanda Hanson The Houston City Council dealt with an unusual request as they kicked off their August 10, 2020, regular meeting. Dan Smith proposed that he would like to be able to harvest native plant seeds at Trail Head Park. In return, he would take care of maintenance of the area. City Administrator Michelle Quinn noted that it took special knowledge to collect the … [Read more...]
Joke of the Week
4-H Spotlight: Alaina has gained confidence and experience in Houston County 4-H
Alaina Johnson is a recent graduate of La Crescent High School and will be attending UW-River Falls as a Pre-Vet major this fall. She is from rural La Crescent, Minn., where she has grown up on her family’s dairy farm. For the last 13 years she has been actively involved in Houston County 4-H. She’s held leadership roles in the Ridgetop Dreamseekers 4-H Club (which just started … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Dawid Krzysztof Czerwionka, 38, Canton, Minn.; 5/2/2020, 3rd Degree Driving While Under Influence of Controlled Substance, Fine $500, Total Fees $600. Local Confinement - 180 days (stay 177 days for two years). Credit for time served: three days. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (8/4/2020): Sign Probation Agreement as directed by … [Read more...]
Notice of Filing Lanesboro City Council
notice of filing lanesboro City council Residents of Lanesboro are invited to submit a letter of interest for filling the Council seat vacated. There are two years left on the term. Letters of interest should be sent to the City Office, or lanesboro@acegroup.cc by September 9, 2020. Council will review applicants at the October 5, 2020, meeting. Publish 10,17 … [Read more...]