Monday, March 2 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 … [Read more...]
Correction
In the Feburary 24, 2020, issue of the Fillmore County Journal the article titled “Whalan searches for city clerk, once again,” beginning on page one and continued on page five, it is stated that Tom Nigon is a system engineer with MiEnergy, when in fact, he works with Star Energy of La Crosse. We apologize for this error. … [Read more...]
Cleaning house
I have always loved our country. It is painful to see how far we have fallen. Politicians have always hid certain information and occasionally lied, but never has the swamp been this deep and foul. Nearly everyone from the Trump campaign is a criminal. He “partied” with a convicted pedophile. He brags about sexual assault and mocks disabled people. His fake charity used … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The pressure and decision
By Corinna Wiemerslage If you’re sitting in a room full of people, and you see someone struggling, would you go help that person or would you sit back and wait for someone else to help them? There is a study called the Bystander Effect, which by definition is, “When the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation.” In simpler … [Read more...]
Attend Township Day on March 10 – you have a direct voice and vote!
To the Editor, Nearly one million township residents in Minnesota will have the opportunity to participate in their local government by attending their township’s upcoming annual meeting. On Township Day, held this year on Tuesday, March 10, citizens attending their local township meeting will discuss issues with their town board and vote on their annual tax levy. Many … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Brayden David Olson and Declan Allan Olson Brent and Jordyn Olson of Weston, Wis., are happy to announce the birth of their twin boys, Brayden David and Declan Allan, born January 2, 2020. Brayden weighed 5 lb 1 oz. and measured 17.5 inches long. Declan weighed 4 lb and measured 16.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Allan and Diane Marzolf of Preston, Minn., and Mike … [Read more...]
Be a hero for patients: Donate blood during Red Cross Month
The American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring. Every day, thousands of patients depend on blood donations to help save their lives – patients like Heath … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 18, Loren Adam Sarazin, 33, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Sarazin is charged with Domestic Assault - Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about February 16, within the city of Spring Valley, amidst a domestic disturbance, the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Ag Summit March 26
The Fillmore County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will host an Agriculture Summit at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center on March 26. This year’s schedule includes presentations on Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Emotional Wellness for Agriculture Families, Succession Planning for Agriculture Business, Investment in Specialty Crops, and Value-Added Agriculture … [Read more...]
38th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign
“Food insecurity means access to adequate food is inconsistent and limited by a lack of money and other resources throughout the year. Food insecure households report their diets to be of reduced quality, variety, or desirability and/or experience disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.” In Minnesota, food insecurity affects nearly one in 11 people, 12.5% of … [Read more...]