By James Gilmer Houston, Minn. I am responding to Col.Gudmundson’s question in his last commentary, asking “Other than Trump hatred, what does the left stand for? What’s their better alternative?” How about a government that supports all of its populace, not just the ones that voted for it? How about a government that leads with truth and science? How about a … [Read more...]
Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Breeders’ Association offer youth scholarships
St. Paul, MN. – The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association are both invested in the educational endeavors of young adults from greater Minnesota. Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair, both organizations will continue to offer scholarship opportunities this August. Deserving youth are selected based on their leadership and … [Read more...]
Multimedia storyteller documents culinary resilience in Houston County and nearby communities
Houston, MN – “A table tells a story.” The Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist Residency is excited to announce its 2020 citizen-artist-in-residence (CAIR), food explorer, Elisabeth Fondell. The artist is a recent transplant to Decorah, Iowa, and will be immersing herself in the food and culture of Houston County, Minn., July through September 2020. Elisabeth will be the single CAIR … [Read more...]
Free online suicide prevention class for agricultural communities
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) are partnering to provide free online suicide prevention classes tailored to farming communities. This effort aims to change public perceptions in agricultural communities and better equip them to identify and help people who may be having thoughts of … [Read more...]
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Birth Announcement: Mason Mingo Kingsley
Welcome to the world Mason Mingo Kingsley with a head full of hair! Mason was born on June 18, 2020, at 9:21 a.m. at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. He weighed 7 lb 5 oz and was 19-1/2” long. Parents are Mingo and Mindy Kingsley of Harmony. Grandparents are Kerry and Jane Kingsley and Brad and Sheri Osmonson, all of Harmony. … [Read more...]
SWCD Forest Field Day July 29
On July 29, 2020, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a field day to explore how different forest management techniques can affect the health of your forest and how you can gauge your progress througah the years. Learn the types of plant communities found on a site and identify trees and plants that will thrive depending on the site … [Read more...]
Financial programs for farmers
You’ve likely seen that both the Minnesota state legislature and the federal legislature passed financial relief laws in response to the COVID-19 situation. But what do they mean financially for farmers and other agricultural small business owners? This article offers a short summary of some of the recent legislation. Federal Programs The Families FIRST Act requires all … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Charles Jack Buffie, 20, Nowthen, Minn.; 7/1/2020, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Gonzalez Estrella Hugo, 41, Blaine, Minn.; 6/19/2020, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Morgan Elizabeth Sanford, 22, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 6/19/2020, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Hokah Police Department Bryan Keith … [Read more...]
Root River Trail Towns cancels September Taste of the Trail activities
Root River Trail Towns has organized Taste of the Trail events on September Saturdays following Labor Day since 2012. The organization made the difficult decision this week to cancel the events in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trail Towns President Gabby Kinneberg said, “Each year, the Taste of the Trail brings in visitors and bicyclists from across Minnesota and … [Read more...]