Rushford hires new patrol officer
At the Monday, March 11 meeting, the Rushford Council unanimously approved the hire of Kaylee Inglett for a full-time patrol officer position. Mayor Chris Hallum noted that Inglett proved her worth during interview discussions with Labor Management, as well as himself and Councilor Terri Benson. “This goes to the City of Rushford maintaining a strong police force for our … [Read more...]
Legalizing marijuana; a no-spin analysis
Legal or not, there is no doubt cannabis use is on the rise in Minnesota. Democrat politicians are making a concerted effort to legalize recreational pot; one local politician made it a central campaign promise, a position I ridiculed in print at the time and mistakenly believed would cause her defeat. Instead, Rochester area voters elected her by a landslide, leading me to … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Elissa Leigh Rathbun, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/1/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Ryan Lee Allen, 30, Chatfield, Minn.; 3/15/2018, Predatory Offender Violation (Felony), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 16 months (stay for five years). Local … [Read more...]
Journal team wins 17 awards at MFCP
On Friday, March 8, 2019, Fillmore County Journal Publisher Jason Sethre attended the Midwest Free Community Publications (MFCP) conference in Des Moines, Iowa, and hauled back 17 awards in advertising, editorial, and digital categories; three more awards than last year. The membership of MFCP encompasses 141 free distribution publications in nine states in the Midwest, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley updates snow removal policy
The Spring Valley City Council meeting on March 11. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. The council discussed the proposed update to the city’s Snow and Ice Control Policy. It states, in part, “Normal removal of snow will occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: An hour well spent
By Maddie Smith You pass the sound of bells, see wrapped presents under Christmas trees, and hear of people spending their holiday evenings serving food at a local food shelter. Most people tend to associate volunteering with the holiday season, but why limit committing good deeds to only a select time of the year? Organizations such as 4-H, Boy Scouts, and the American … [Read more...]
Free health and wellness program to those 55 and older
Active Aging in Fillmore County is pleased to announce that we will be offering a free eight-week health and wellness package to residents 55 and over. The program is called the Aging Mastery Program®. It was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The goal of this program is to empower older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes. The classes will … [Read more...]
Florence Kuhl Henkels
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and stepmother, Florence Kuhl Henkels, on March 10, 2019. Mom would have been 99 on June 25, 2019. Mom cherished her faith, family and friends and she made sure that they were a part of her daily life. Mom was born in Imogene, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard Maher and Mabel Foutch. She married Leonard Kuhl on August … [Read more...]
Stanley A. Nelson
Stanley A. Nelson, age 72, of Mabel, Minn., died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Stanley was born May 2, 1946, in the Big Woods area near Amherst to James and Norma (Blagsvedt) Nelson. He was confirmed at Mabel First Lutheran Church and attended Newburg and Mabel schools. He served four years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam … [Read more...]