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...]
A View From The Woods
Restoration and degradation As cars pull in full of people dressed in sensible shoes and long sleeves, the annual wildflower walk of the Harmony Garden Club is about to commence. A warm, sunny morning welcomes us as the first tinge of green is visible in the surrounding forests. Our hosts, members of the group, welcome us to their several-hundred acre property. Everyone is … [Read more...]
Filing for SWCD supervisor candidates is May 22 – June 5, 2018
Minnesota citizens interested in influencing natural resources issues at the local level are encouraged to run for supervisor of the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). SWCD supervisor positions are filled through general elections which will take place on November 6, 2018. Those interested in running for Supervisor should file at the County Auditor’s … [Read more...]
Final Experience Harmony public input meeting to be held
The Harmony Economic Development Authority (EDA) is hosting the final public input meeting in its second series of “Experience Harmony.” The program designed to gather ideas on how to continue make Harmony the best place to live, work, and play over the next one to 10, or even 20 years. This final meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the Harmony … [Read more...]