By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN Anti-Semitism, of any kind, should have no place in the church, as I stated in my last letter. Perhaps I should explain what I mean by that statement. The “church” is being swept up into Islam at an alarming rate. Many “church” leaders are claiming they are finding common ground with Islam and are working with Islam (interfaith … [Read more...]
Letter about common sense and truth… To the Editor,
Today with “fake news,” alternative truths, political hypocrisy and lying by our highest officials, it can be hard to believe anything. Sometimes, though, we need to believe what has been said; below are a few examples: • November 10, 2016 – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the Interfax news agency “there were contacts” with the Trump campaign staff and, “I … [Read more...]
Thanks, MPCA, for hearing us! To the Editor,
I’d like to thank MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine for listening to the hundreds of us in Newburg Township, Fillmore County, and the entire southeastern Minnesota. He listened as we expressed in hundreds of letters and many impassioned speeches our concerns about the environmental risks posed by an enormous hog farrowing operation proposed by the Catalpa project in a region … [Read more...]
Nun with Fumbers
So... rich people have a LOT of money right now. Like, “a lot” alot. Just for perspective, the ratio of CEO to worker pay in the 1950s was 20 to 1. That was about $3,500 per year for the average worker in 1950, which is just under $25k a year in 2000 dollars, according to Stanford. Now once upon a time, I went to school to be a History teacher, not a Math teacher, but I know … [Read more...]
Be a holiday hero – give the gift of life Red Cross urgently needs blood donations
Emergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment now to give and help ensure patients can get the treatment they need at a moment’s notice. In November 2016, a 100-foot maple tree fell on Mike McMahon, causing life-threatening injuries. He needed 11 units of blood during emergency surgery and another seven units to … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Caleb James Giannini, 23, Chatfield, Minn.; 8/24/2018, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting. Local Confinement - 90 days. Defendant requested to execute his sentence; defendant to be given credit for jail time served from August 24 to current; defendant to have his jail term served by January 12, 2019. Condition (12/13/2018): Restitution … [Read more...]
2018 Valley Design Employee Sharing Tree
For the past 12 years Valley Design’s Employee Sharing Tree has made donations to Christmas in Fillmore County and the Fillmore County Food Shelf. Both programs assist families in Fillmore County. Christmas in Fillmore County benefits families in need during the Holiday Season with gifts for kids. The Fillmore County Food Shelf provides food for those in need. This year … [Read more...]
Hunters on the lookout for Chronic Wasting Disease leverage state IT and scientific data
ST. PAUL, MN — Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a neurological disease afflicting deer that causes the animals’ brains to deteriorate until they experience emaciation, abnormal behavior, loss of bodily functions, and ultimately death. This hunting season, hunters and wildlife researchers are using a new online application developed by state science and technology experts at … [Read more...]
Norman G. Ebner
Norman G. Ebner, 99, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Norm was born on February 22, 1919, in Rushford, Minn., to Elmer and Gusta (Eggebakken) Ebner. Norm was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School. On January 31, 1942, he was united in marriage with Lucyle Johnson. He served in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Nestor A. Reicks
Nestor A. Reicks, age 89, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior and Father Dennis Cain officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, … [Read more...]