Alvin Leo Reiland, 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away September 20, 2018, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, where he had resided since May. Al was born January 22, 1937, in rural Grand Meadow, Minn., to Max and Ethel (Johnston) Reiland. He was a 1956 graduate of Spring Valley High School, where he participated in wrestling, football and track. After … [Read more...]
The 31 million dollar question
Over the next several weeks leading up to Election Day on November 6, 2018, the Fillmore County Journal will provide candidates in contested races in our coverage area an opportunity to answer questions that we hope will be of value to voters. On today’s front page, we are presenting two candidates vying for Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer. Both Brian Hoff and Heidi ‘Bly’ … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, September 24 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Elementary Meeting Room, 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 1 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, … [Read more...]
Conservatives and Liberals
By David Webb, MD Lanesboro, MN In his commentary of September 10, Jeff Erding gives a fair description of pragmatism, which however he erroneously conflates with conservatism, and then proceeds to give his own highly distorted view of liberalism. Better to stick to accepted dictionary definitions of terms and to let proponents of various ideologies speak for themselves … [Read more...]
The just shall live by faith
By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?” (Galatians 3:1) The Apostle is writing to a people that believe in Christ, that Christ paid for their sins but now they’re trying to perfect their salvation by their … [Read more...]
The status of mainstream journalism
Dear mainstream media (MSM) journalists and writers supposedly concerned about freedom of the press. Many of us are sick and tired of you and people like you. As a virtual arm of the left, you have no credibility. That is part of the reason that, no matter what the Trump-haters daily accuse him of or throw at him, we don’t pay attention to you anymore. You say Trump is … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces October 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals in three categories: Arts & Cultural Heritage, Presenter/Production Assistance, and Small Towns/Rural Areas. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than December 1, 2018, and be completed within 12 months, culminating in a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online … [Read more...]
New initiative for conservation planning
Hello, my name is Dan Wermager, with the Root River Soil and Water Conservation District in Caledonia, Minn. I want to get the word out that there is a new initiative for the entire Root River Watershed, with two priority areas being Torkelson Creek Watershed (in Fillmore County) and Money Creek Watershed (in Houston and Winona Counties). It is a mutual effort between local, … [Read more...]
Open house Sept. 25 in Grand Meadow for Hwy 16 paving project in 2019
The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, September 25 in Grand Meadow to learn more about the improvements planned for Highway 16 during a paving project in 2019 from Dexter to Spring Valley, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Representatives of MnDOT will be available to answer questions and provide information from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Grand … [Read more...]
John A. Klimesh
John A. Klimesh, age 82, died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, September 13, at his home in Decorah. John was born March 11, 1936, in Spillville, Iowa, to Alvin and Sidonia Klimesh. He graduated from the Shell Rock High School in 1953. Soon after, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served for a short time before being medically discharged. … [Read more...]