Julie Mae Anderson, 74, formerly of Houston, Minn., passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born December 11, 1943, to Paul and Glenis (Sather) Anderson of Houston. She graduated from Houston High School and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo. Following graduation, she married William Smith, who graduated from the … [Read more...]
Peggy Remick Skaggs
Peggy Remick Skaggs, age 66, of Mabel, Minn., died Monday, May 14, 2018, at her home. Peggy was born August 14, 1951, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Clarence and Carmona (Engebretson) Remick. She grew up in Mabel and attended the Mabel Schools. She was trained as a Certified Nurse’s Aid and started working in Rochester before working for 25 years at the Green Lea Manor Nursing … [Read more...]
Jack Eugene Borcherding
Jack Eugene Borcherding was born December 27, 1934, at his parents home on a farm near Alpha, Iowa. He was the second son of Albert and Ruth (McConkey) Borcherding. Jack and his older brother, James were joined by a sister, Brenda Lou in 1943. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sumner, Iowa, and confirmed at Peace Church in Fredericksburg, Iowa. In early … [Read more...]
The process of selectivity
By Donna Buckbee Rushford, MN First of all, I wish to thank Pastor Bobbie Horning for taking a stand against violence against gays and lesbians. I’m grateful, too, for similar assurances from my Christian friends. Non-violence is one of the many things I respect and love about the Biblical Jesus. There were other Biblical teachings embedded in my letter of December 2017, … [Read more...]
The faith of the atheist faithful
Why do certain atheists continually proselytize their faith? One would think that they would be more timid about expounding on their beliefs and would be cautious in insisting that there is no Creator, no God. Some seem really angry and full of hate for God and his followers. Why do atheists use their faith to try destroy mine? With their contempt and vitriol, what are … [Read more...]
State Representative Greg Davids will seek re-election
ST. PAUL - State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) has officially announced that he will once again seek re-election this fall to the Minnesota House of Representatives. “It is such an honor to serve the residents of Fillmore and Houston counties as I deeply care about addressing the issues that impact their lives,” Davids said. As chairman of the powerful Minnesota … [Read more...]
Christianity 101…no misconceptions here
By Flip Huggenvik Big Spring, MN Herb Panko’s comments on my rebuttal to his original commentary piece are interesting. And he does make some good points on contradictions and the literal interpretation of the Bible. I am a Gentile...a non-Jew. The Bible was basically written by the Jews, about the Jews, and for the Jews. (With the exception of Paul’s letters to some of the … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 14 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • 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. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford Village … [Read more...]
Gov. Dayton submits Opportunity Zone recommendation to U.S. Treasury Fillmore County included in recommendation for Opportunity Zone designation
ST. PAUL – Gov. Mark Dayton has recommended to the U.S. Department of Treasury 128 low-income census tracts in Minnesota to be designated as Opportunity Zones. Opportunity Zones are a new economic and community development program established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term economic development and housing investments in low-income … [Read more...]
Harmony poetry reading now to be held May 17
The City of Harmony Arts Board is hosting “Poets in Harmony” on Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m. at “EVENTS” at 35 Main Ave. South, Harmony, Minn. Admission is free. Freewill donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served. You are invited to experience this delightful local event. Originally this program was scheduled for Saturday, April 14 but was postponed due to the … [Read more...]