At the age of 106, Alta Borgen Reese died peacefully on July 29 at Edenbrook Care Center in Rochester, Minn. Alta Mildred Borgen was born June 3, 1913, on the family farm in Pilot Mound Township, Minn., to Gilman and Alida (Foss) Borgen. After attending Paulson school, a rural common school near the family farm, Alta boarded in Lanesboro, Minn., and graduated from … [Read more...]
Meet the candidates for District 3 Commissioner – Larry Hindt
On today’s front page, we are presenting two candidates running for District 3 Commissioner. Both Kevin Beck and Larry Hindt are contending for this position Tuesday, August 13. Below is a Q&A to help you learn more about each candidate. Readers can also look for these Q & A write-ups on www.fillmorecountyjournal.com, where the conversation will continue. Larry … [Read more...]
Meet the candidates for District 3 Commissioner – Kevin Beck
On today’s front page, we are presenting two candidates running for District 3 Commissioner. Both Kevin Beck and Larry Hindt are contending for this position Tuesday, August 13. Below is a Q&A to help you learn more about each candidate. Readers can also look for these Q & A write-ups on www.fillmorecountyjournal.com, where the conversation will continue. Kevin … [Read more...]
Letter about climate change
To the Editor, In “The Professor forgot to tell us something,” (FCJ, Monday, July 8, 2019) Col. Stan Gudmundson resorts to an old rhetorical trick: If you don’t have the facts on your side, attack the source. The facts are these: the Earth is getting warmer, and emissions of carbon dioxide caused by human activities are the major cause. The article that Jeff Erding cited was … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 5 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland 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, August 6 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2019 Honors Lists •Alexandria Technical & Community College: Jordan Markegard, Peterson •Augustana University: Zachary Buchholtz, Spring Valley •Bemidji State University: Maggie Lowrey, Chatfield, Dean’s List; Kellyn Webster, Spring Valley, President’s List •Benedictine College: Jonathon Miron, Chatfield •Bethel University: Matthew Killoran, … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Sonja Estelle Schild Ahna, Saige, Ezra, Adeline, and Grace joyfully announce the birth of their baby sister, Sonja Estelle. Sonja is the daughter of Nathan and Heather Schild. She was born on June 12, 2019, at 6:49 p.m., 8 lb. 11 oz., and 22 1/2 inches long. Sonja’s grandparents are Teresa Wade of Wanamingo, Wayne Beisell of Spring Valley, and Russell and Cynthia … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2019 Graduations •Benedictine College: Jonathon Miron, Chatfield, BA, Spanish and Secondary Education, Summa Cum Laude • Bethel University: Hannah Kopperud, Rushford, BS Nursing •Central Methodist University: Jennifer Kalenkoski, Leroy •Carthage College: Jeremiah Munson, Rushford • Gustavus Adolphus: Matthew Dietz, Chatfield, Biology; Thomas Jech, … [Read more...]
Emergency blood shortage: $5 Amazon gift card for those who help
ST. PAUL, MN, July 29, 2019 — To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who come to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross now through August 29 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Currently, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can … [Read more...]
Arlin Falck Foundation now accepting grant applications
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]