By Andrea Walsh Lanesboro, MN The Fillmore County Journal, December 9, reported the Lanesboro Ambulance Service may lose its Advance Life Support License due to a shortage of volunteers and I assume, funds. This certainly should be a concern for all residents locally and in the rural areas served by the Lanesboro Ambulance Service. In addition to serving the City of … [Read more...]
The fracturing of our civilizing imperative
One of a country’s most critical processes, if not the most critical, is the peaceful transition of ruling power from one political party to another after elections. Even if they loathe and detest each other, their differences must be secondary to everyone’s belief in and commitment to a smooth and composed changeover. If this doesn’t happen, there will be, at the minimum, … [Read more...]
Athletes of the Week – 1.20.20
Letter in support of Flip Huggenvik
To the Editor, I was recently pleased to read an accurately written assessment of Islam by Flip Huggenvik. He supports his claims using historical realities and Qur’anic texts. A key element in making his case is his explanation of the doctrine of abrogation. This lies at the root of the Qur’anic debate. There are essentially two divisions within the Qur’an, the earlier … [Read more...]
Farm Service Agency and Extension launch 2018 Farm Bill Crops Education
The Farm Service Agency and University of Minnesota Extension are holding a series of free education meetings to help crop producers understand decisions regarding the 2018 Farm Bill reauthorization of ARC and PLC programs. The seminars are offered all across the state – locally being held at 10 a.m. at the Mabel Community Center on January 27 – and will be led by Extension … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts presents Annual Juried High School Art Show featuring student art
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show opened with a reception on Saturday, January 11 from 5-7 p.m., which is a fun opportunity to meet, and ask questions of, student artists and teachers from these schools. … [Read more...]
MN Roots & Blue legend Charlie Parr returns to Lanesboro Friday, January 24 with reflective new album
LANESBORO, MN – Lanesboro Arts presents an evening with Charlie Parr at the historic St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro on Friday, January 24 at 8 p.m. Following a sold-out 2018 performance, Charlie returns to Lanesboro with new music from his recently released self-titled album. Charlie Parr is the eponymous new album by the Minnesota-based folk blues artist the same … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tyler Jacob Deyo, 26, Austin, Minn.; 10/19/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Rodney Dean Gregerson, 73, Harmony, Minn.; 12/9/2019, Parking Ordinance, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Tina Marie Gulbranson, 42, Canton, Minn.; 12/9/2019, Parking Ordinance, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Rodney Arvid Jergenson, 57, … [Read more...]
Margaret Tuohy
Margaret Loretta Tuohy, 97, passed way peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born October 7, 1922, in Chatfield, to William and Caroline (Williams) Ward. She Graduated from Chatfield High School, and then two years of Business College in Minneapolis. On June 15, 1948, she married Thomas Clemens, in … [Read more...]
Yvonne Larson
Yvonne Jean (Haslerud) Larson, age 84, passed away December 15, 2019. She was born November 20, 1935, in La Crosse, Wis., to parents George and Selma (Olness) Haslerud. She grew up in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School in 1953. After high school, she attended the University of Minnesota and played clarinet in their marching band. In 1957, she received her … [Read more...]