LaVern Vickerman, 89, of Mabel, Minn., died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. LaVern was born November 12, 1929, in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to Lillian Vickerman. When he was 18 years old, he moved to California and while working at a candy factory, met his future wife, Elaine De La Piedra. They were married on October 30, … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, January 22 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 23 • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 24 • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning, Courthouse, 7 p.m. Monday, January 28 • … [Read more...]
Correction
In the article titled “Whalan council holds swearing-in ceremony” published in the January 14, 2019, edition of the Fillmore County Journal, it was stated the chain, auger and shaft need to be replaced on the city sander. The cost of replacement would have been $7,000-$10,000. The council elected to have the sander repaired, not replaced, which will cost much less than the … [Read more...]
Border security: Facts and solutions
Bush 41. Clinton 42. Bush 43. Obama 44. Trump 45. Hillary Clinton. Senator Charles Schumer. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Household names in American politics, and all with something in common. Every one of them has written and spoken publicly about securing our southern border to stem the flow of illegal drugs, terrorists, contraband, and foreign criminals. All have advocated … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
January 7 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.05/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.0 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.22/g, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices on January 7 in Minnesota have … [Read more...]
Neighbors
By Ken Sawle Rushford, MN When my daughters were young, and found themselves in a situation that seemed overwhelming, I would say, “Take a deep breath and a few steps back from yourself.” It seems like vague or simplistic advice, but using a few moments to calm yourself often helps to put things in a warmer light. I’d like to be able to say the same thing to the nation as … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Depression and suicide among farmers
By Maddie Smith 1 (800) 273-8255... This is what Fillmore County dairy farmers read on the bottom of their milk checks each time they sell their freshest shipment of milk — the suicide hotline number. As striking as this fact seems, few people consider the significance of the mental health of farmers. Anxiety, depression, and suicide are serious concerns for farmers … [Read more...]
State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation accepting Century Farm applications
Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are invited to apply for the 2019 Century Farm Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farm Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than 10,500 Minnesota farms have been honored … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central National Honor Society
Fillmore Central High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society would like to announce the selection of the following students for membership to our local Chapter. Seniors: Daysha Erickson, and Joseph Lange Juniors: Kelsey Biel, Taylor Bushman, Hailey Heins-Lange, Elizabeth Jones, Krista Jorgenson These students join current National Honor Society members, seniors … [Read more...]
Unemployment remains steady; Four straight months at 2.8%
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 2.8% in December, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), marking the fourth straight month with the same unemployment rate. Minnesota’s unemployment rate remains the lowest since May 1999 and is just above the all-time low of 2.5% held in … [Read more...]