Minnesota Energy Resources works tirelessly to safely serve its customers and communities each day. To assist those who also strive to uphold public safety, Minnesota Energy Resources and its charitable giving organization, the Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation, are offering grants of up to $2,000 to emergency response agencies in the energy company’s service area. … [Read more...]
National Police Week and National Peace Officer Memorial Day
By Sheriff Tom Kaase May 11-17 is National Police Week. This week also includes the recognition of the National Peace Officer Memorial Day, on May 15. This is important to our Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office because we want to take this opportunity to recognize all off the law enforcement officers throughout our county. It is even more important as it is a time in which we … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Meredith Marie Diebold, 21, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 3/23/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Michael Lee Drake, 28, Lanesboro, Minn.; 2/11/2018, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kathryn Gronostalski-Jeffrey, 62, Carbondale, Ill.; 3/19/2018, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Lyn Renee Meany, 52, Rose … [Read more...]
Wheel through Whalan at the Stand Still Parade
The third weekend in May is fast approaching and that means it’s time to mark your calendars for the annual Whalan Stand Still Parade. This year you are invited to come “Wheeling Through Whalan” on Saturday, May 19. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. Of course, the highlight of the day is when the parade stands still from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. Walking … [Read more...]
The Rutabaga Brothers headline at the Stand Still Parade
Are you ready to hear some blues on the Root River Trail? Stop in at the Whalan Stand Still Parade on Saturday, May 19, in Whalan, Minn. The Stand Still Parade festivities begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. The parade will stand still from 11–12 noon. There will be musical performances throughout the day, including The RavensFire Band, Wellespring, and the Lanesboro … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” V. Johnson
Richard “Dick” Johnson, age 86, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, followed by burial in Greenfield Cemetery, Harmony. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Lindstrom … [Read more...]
Esther Marie McCaulley
Esther Marie McCaulley, 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., formerly of Wykoff, Minn., died on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Spring Valley Living Center. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Wykoff and one hour prior to the service on … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Ashley Miner
“Rent” a flag and wave it proudly
Communities across the country are showing their patriotism through a unique flag program. As a result, flags are lining the streets of towns like Harmony, Chatfield and Preston on special holidays throughout the year. The flag “rental” program began a few years ago with nonprofit groups using it as a fundraiser. The idea took off. Here’s how it works. First, an organization … [Read more...]
Consequences of reading the Bible as literal history
In a reader’s response to my article several weeks ago entitled “New Testament misconceptions and fallacies,” he makes the mistake that is typical of those who read the Bible literally. Without a substantial knowledge of Christian history and scholarship, one becomes trapped in a literal box filled with the many scriptural contradictions, mistranslations, misinterpretations, … [Read more...]