On April 13, 2020, we were “treated” to a trio of articles in FCJ by leftist writers. These folks may not be infected by CV19, but they all share a serious case of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Since they are birds of a feather, let’s list their statements and run a fact check. S] “Trump fired the Pandemic Response Team.” [Van Gorp] A] Such a nasty lie. John Bolton had … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor Together stronger
As a farmer and community organizer in rural Minnesota (Fillmore County), I am worried about some of the reports I have read about anti-Asian racism playing out in our small towns. We know racism exists for all of us in the U.S., and the work of confronting it can seem overwhelming. But now is not the time to let our weaknesses rule. In this crisis, we have a unique … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor Time marches on
“Time marches on,” was the first thing that came to mind when I found out that Dave Phillips had sold Bluff Country Newspapers to Jason Sethre. Thinking about the eight community newspapers that had served Harmony, Lanesboro, Preston, Mabel, Spring Valley, Chatfield, Rushford and Spring Grove for all those years now just a distant memory, really pulled on my heartstrings. In … [Read more...]
Greg Myhre elected to District 5 Houston County Commissioner seat
By Jan Lee Buxengard In a special election on April 14, Greg Myhre was elected District 5 representative on the Houston County Board of Commissioners. He will fulfill the unexpired term of Fred Arnold, who passed away on November 21, 2019. Myhre garnered 277 votes, while his opponent, Char Meiners received 153 votes. District 5 includes the townships of Black Hammer, … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Olivia Marie Persons
Olivia Marie Persons Big brother Jackson Persons is proud to announce the birth of his baby sister, Olivia Marie Persons. Born on March 10, 2020, to Chad and Megan Persons of Preston. Grandparents are Pam Mensink and Keith and Kathy Persons and great-grandmothers are Cleo Mensink and Marjorie Persons. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Sylvi Florence Olson
Sylvi Florence Olson Sylvi Florence Olson was born February 3, 2020, weighing 6 lb 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Welcoming Sylvi home are her parents Chellsey and Nate Olson, and big sister Cora. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Becky Lind, Rushford, Minn., and Brenda and Bill Falkowski, of Houston, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Linda and the late Roger Olson, of … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Amanda Marie Thornton, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/25/2020, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. 1/25/2020, Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License After Changing Name or Address, Fine $20. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Daniel Green Brown, 24, Isanti, Minn.; 2/1/2020, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Kage Fredrick Kerber
Kage Fredrick Kerber, 26 days of age, of Shakopee, Minn., lost the battle of Congenital Heart Disease on April 11, 2020, at Children’s Hospital of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Kage was born on March 16 to Daniel Kerber and Jenifer Lichty. His short time on earth was spent fighting his heart defect and stealing the hearts of his parents, grandparents, siblings and nurses. Due to … [Read more...]
Mavis Dragvold
Mavis Dragvold, 93, of rural Lanesboro, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Mavis was born in Preble Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Melvin and Petra (Sand) Meldahl. She was united in marriage to James Dragvold on September 18, 1948, in Mabel, Minn. Mavis was a member of Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, … [Read more...]
Astrid Hilker
On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, Astrid M. Hilker entered God’s promised gift of eternal glory for all who believe, as she did, in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Astrid was born on March 2, 1926, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Haakon and Manda Johnson. She graduated from Spring Grove High School and attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. This is where she met her husband Bill … [Read more...]