Michael Alvin Kingsbury, age 73, of St. Paul, died on Monday, February 10, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in downtown St. Paul. Mike was born September 7, 1946, at Lanesboro, Minn., to Alvin and Evalyn (Campbell) Kingsbury. He graduated from Harmony High School. and from Winona State College. After graduation he served in the Army in Vietnam. Following his service, he worked … [Read more...]
Restoring common decency…
To the Editor, Teachers and parents spend a fair amount of time helping students develop good character traits and respect for others, something it seems our President does not have. His attitudes, narcissistic ways, abuse of power, arrogance, bullying, name-calling, lies, vindictiveness, and simply his lack of integrity and character are not examples we need for our youth … [Read more...]
Did you know?
Many people plan to retire by a certain age, but few may actually still be working at their targeted retirement age. In the United States, the age at which working Americans expect to retire has risen to 66. But a Gallup poll showed that most don’t stay on the job that long, instead retiring when they’re about 60 or 61. In addition, according to a 2018 Employee Benefit Research … [Read more...]
Absolutely frightening leader conduct…
To the Editor, Look at this link: www.cnn.com/2020/02/07/opinions/alexander-vindman-firing-chilling-message-vinograd/index.html How countries turn from democracies to dictatorships. Individuals who disagree with the country’s “ruler” are dispatched in some manner. Think of the number of either Trump campaign members or members of his staff or personal friends that have … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Julie Marie Bradt, 51, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/18/2020, Expired Driver’s License - Over One Year - No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 1/18/2020, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Lyle Lyndon Grabau, 57, Preston, Minn.; 8/6/2019, Overwork/Mistreat Animals - Deprive of … [Read more...]
Stay up to date this session
By Senator Jeremy Miller Greetings from the Capitol.The 2020 legislative session is now officially underway here at the Minnesota Capitol! It’s always difficult leaving Janel and the boys, and being away from the scrap yard, but the energy around the Capitol is undeniable this time of year. I’m very much looking forward to continuing to listen to the people and work together … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: My musical life
By Bethany Schneekloth I am an active member in both choir and band in my school. Music has always been an important part of my 17-year-long life, from classical music to the newer pop music – I listen to it all. I have learned as of late to start associating certain emotions of mine to a specific type or style of music in which listening to helps me get through. Ever … [Read more...]
Fillmore County ski (bike) trails are not snowmobile trails
To the Editor, I’ve been to the Fillmore County cross-country ski trails several times this year, to use my ski pass. I’m pleased to report that most times the trails were groomed by the DNR. However, the snowmobile usage had ruined that effort on the groomer’s part. Please help me in getting the word out that these are not snowmobile trails. Lynn Teska Peterson, Minn. … [Read more...]
Tech careers continue to boom
Technology has changed the world in numerous ways, including creating entirely new industries and a vast array of career options that didn’t exist as recently as two decades ago. In its CyberstatesTM report, CompTIA, which publishes a steady stream of new research on IT topics, recently shared some key findings that’s news for those who work in tech. • Around 11.8 million … [Read more...]
Jim Morcomb
Jim Morcomb, 84, died on February 18, 2020. He was born on a farm in Ridgeway, Minn., on May 16, 1935; the first born of Arlie and Helen Morcomb. He graduated from Winona Senior High School Class of 1953. After graduation and a brief stint in college he married the love of his life, Lois (Johnson) on June 23, 1956, at First Lutheran Church in La Crescent, Minn., and accepted a … [Read more...]