By Anna Erickson On a farm outside of Mabel, Minn., a team of Belgian draft horses rose to fame earlier this winter after a video of them went viral on the internet. Molly and Prince are a 13-year-old brother and sister who are very well accustomed to pulling heavy loads. In December 2018, truck driver Josie Swartzentruber’s semi truck became stuck when the slippery road … [Read more...]
$4.8 million in historical and cultural heritage large grants awarded to organizations statewide
The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 42 historical and cultural heritage large grants ($10,001 and up) in 27 counties, totaling $4,849,057 in FY2019. The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. “Every year we see so many exciting … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I customized the front of my truck. Is it legal in Minnesota? Answer: There are two violations with your customized front end. 1. License plates must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle. The plates must be securely mounted and displayed horizontally with the identifying numbers and letters visible. License plates issued to vehicles must also … [Read more...]
Jerry O’Connell
Jerry F. O’Connell, 61, of Naples, Fla., passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, peacefully in his sleep. Jerry was born in Austin, Minn., on November 24, 1957. He graduated from Spring Valley High School. Jerry started working in the family business with his dad and brothers before and after gradation. Jerry married the love of his life, Ronda. They were joined in marriage … [Read more...]
Norman V. Overland
Norman V. Overland, 93, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Mayo Clinic La Crosse Campus. Norman Victor Overland was born on August 9, 1925, to Selmer and Gena (Hegland) Overland in Norway Township of Fillmore County, Minn. He graduated from Chatfield High School in Chatfield, Minn. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Norm served in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Tasha A. Tarrence
Tasha A. Tarrence, 21, of Wykoff, Minn., died Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Mayo Clinic-St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn., from injuries sustained in a car accident. Funeral services for Tasha Tarrence will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, Minn., with Father Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will be … [Read more...]
Shirley Millis Schoppers
Shirley Millis Schoppers, 82, formerly of Harmony and Preston, Minn., entered her eternal rest, January 5, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones, at Bethesda of Beresford, S. Dak. Shirley LaVonne Schoppers was born March 4, 1936, to Clarence and Ruth (Ruffridge) Millis at St. Ansgar, Iowa. She graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1954. Following graduation Shirley worked … [Read more...]
2019 gas prices to surge from current lows, says GasBuddy
January 2, 2019 — GasBuddy, the only company connecting drivers with their Perfect Pit Stop, today predicts that 2019 will feature a yearly national average of $2.70 per gallon, representing a three cent drop versus 2018, but warns that the national average could surge to over $3 per gallon as soon as May. Some highlights from GasBuddy’s 2019 Fuel Price Outlook include: • … [Read more...]
Interfaith dialogue, another perspective
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...]