Monday, November 5 • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 4:30 p.m. • City of Houston City Council/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland Work Session, Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 6 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 7 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, … [Read more...]
Facts? Ugh, figures
Facts. Anyone else getting sick of that word? Alternative ones, fake ones, real ones, their relation to feelings... What the heck even is a “fact” anyway? If I remember Mr. Hines’ Science class correctly, it’s something that can be observed and agreed upon, but boy howdy is that not enough anymore. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. We’ll start with an easy one: the sky is blue. … [Read more...]
Correction
In the October 29, 2018 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, the last paragraph (page 12) of the article titled “Rushford reaps donation benefits,” should have read: Due to Veterans Day, the next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend. We apologize for this error. … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Company presents It’s A Wonderful Life: A live radio play
The timeless tale of George Bailey and all the characters you’ve grown to love from It’s A Wonderful Life are given a clever twist when the story is staged as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. Five actors will give voice to the memorable residents of Bedford Falls accompanied by sound effects produced live onstage. As told by members of the talented Commonweal ensemble, the … [Read more...]
Ecumenical Worship Service for Thanksgiving in Canton
An Ecumenical Worship Service for Thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, November 21, at 7 p.m. in the Canton Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton, Minn. All are welcome to join in this celebration! Special thanks will be offered for our area public servants. An offering of non-perishable food, paper goods or money will be received to benefit the Mabel Area Food Shelf. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Preparing for the future
By Amara Nelson Senior year is an intimidating time of a young person’s life. You are just starting to figure out what you really want to do with your life. Some people choose to go into the military or straight to work after high school, and others go to college. Whichever way you choose to go, it is intimidating to say the least. Most of us high schoolers have only been … [Read more...]
Minnesota recognizes local leaders’ efforts to reduce number of traffic deaths, serious injuries
Statewide Toward Zero Deaths program has helped to reduce fatalities on Minnesota roads by 3% since 2011 Ten individuals and organizations were recognized by the Minnesota departments of health, public safety and transportation at the statewide Toward Zero Deaths conference for their efforts to reduce the number of traffic deaths and serious injuries in the state. Road … [Read more...]
Give thanks for good healthy by giving blood
The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. Medical conditions and emergencies that require blood don’t stop for the holidays. Patients like 6-year-old Ava King will continue … [Read more...]
Maxine Ruth Naber
Maxine Ruth Naber, 101, passed away October 31, 2018 at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn.,. Maxine was born October 28, 1917, in Butler County, Iowa, to Harvey and Minnie (Schoeneman) Christopherson. She accepted Christ as her savior April 11, 1935. On August 16, 1938, Maxine married Orville Naber in Bear Grove, Iowa. She was a farmer’s wife most of her life but did day … [Read more...]
Marlys Larson
Marlys Larson Marlys Beverly Larson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. She had recently moved into an assisted living apartment in Spring Valley, as she was recovering from serious health issues from over the past year. Her spirits were high and she loved her new place, especially because she could keep her cat … [Read more...]