By Judy Ellestad Sayed Charlottesville, VA While perusing the online December 31, 2018, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, I read the commentary by Aaron Schwartzentruber in which he contends that interfaith dialogue compromises the Gospels of the New Testament, especially if dialogue is between Christians and Muslims. My personal experience with interfaith dialogue … [Read more...]
Correction
In the Fillmore County Journal article titled “R-P Backpack Program fills nutrition gap” published in the December 31, 2018, issue, it was misstated that the Backpack Program was originally started by Kristy Tweeten. The program was started several years ago by representatives of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Root River … [Read more...]
Correction
Concerning the December 24, 2018, Fillmore County Journal article on page 12, titled “Legislators listen to county priorities,” an error is in need of correction. Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, was expressing the importance of maintaining the state’s health care provider tax. The 2% tax (MinnesotaCare provider tax) is a tax on the gross revenue of health care providers, … [Read more...]
Politicians need to catch up to the people
Winning an election could be as simple as taking stands that are in agreement with the majority of citizens. There is significant consensus on many important topics. Polls consistently show approximately 70% support for the following. 1. Aggressive action on climate change is what the majority want. This could be achieved by ending subsidizes for fossil fuel companies and … [Read more...]
Minnesota unemployment rate steady at 2.8% Annual employment gains 1.1% over last November
Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 2.8% in November, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). In November, Minnesota lost 800 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis. October’s previously announced gain of 3,400 jobs was reduced to 2,500 after revision. Minnesota’s unemployment rate remains … [Read more...]
Duos Propel Knights to Holiday Sweeps
The one Journal-covered school to “win” the “holiday games sweepstakes” was Kingsland. Behind splendid duos, Knight basketball teams swept Southland and Houston (in two dog-fights) to have a Merry after-Christmas and Happy pre-New Year. All four wins came on the road. Knight clubs first visited Southland. The girls won the first game of the doubleheader 56-48. Senior … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Mikkel Schutte (31 pts, 20 rebs) and Alex Van Gundy (27 pts) combined to score 58 as Houston’s boys beat FC in a holiday game. Josh Peters had 21 points in defeat. The senior is averaging 20.7 PPG over his last six contests (24 made threes). Chatfield’s girls got their first win of the year over Lanesboro, 49-44. … [Read more...]
After three recent work zone crashes, MnDOT reminds motorists to pay attention
With three recent work zone crashes in southeastern Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds drivers to slow down and pay attention. MnDOT crews have been out in the warmer winter weather doing maintenance work on the roads and repairing damage caused by drivers. Drivers have crashed into work zones, damaging equipment, and created some close calls for … [Read more...]
Announcing call for entries for Exhibition Gallery shows in 2021 at Lanesboro Arts
Announcing a call for entries for artwork to exhibit in solo or two-person shows in the Exhibition Gallery at Lanesboro Arts in 2021. Available exhibits in 2021 are approximately eight weeks in length and artists working in all visual arts mediums are encouraged to apply. The Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery seeks artworks that enrich both artist and community by initiating … [Read more...]
Specialty Crop Research and Development Grants available Applications due by March 7, 2019 at 4 p.m.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is encouraging organizations that benefit Minnesota fruit, vegetable, and other specialty crop producers to apply for Specialty Crop Block Grants (SCBG) to help increase the competitiveness of their crops in local, regional or global markets. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Grant projects can … [Read more...]