To the Editor, At a recent meeting of the commissioners of Houston County, a resolution from the Houston County Township Association was presented to the commissioners. It was met with an attack on it and the townships. Instead of an informational statement as it was intended. Why do some of the commissioners refuse to accept that there are voters and other elected officials … [Read more...]
A message of faith
By Rev. Loel Wessel Spring Valley, MN Herb Panko is in good company when he regards the dying and rising of Jesus as fiction. (FCJ, March 26, 2018). The women who went to Jesus’ tomb on Sunday morning following his crucifixion were looking for a dead body too. When they reported to the disciples that Jesus’ grave was empty and an angel said “He is not here; he is risen as … [Read more...]
Correction
In the March 26, 2018, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, in the article titled “Whalan City Council accepts resignation,” clarification is needed regarding the Root River Trail Towns 60-mile garage sale. The paragraph should read: The Root River Trail Towns 60-mile garage sale will take place on June 22 and 23. Residents of Whalan who wish to have their garage sale added … [Read more...]
Five Knowledge Bowl teams advance to state
The 2018 Senior High Knowledge Bowl Regionals, sponsored by the Southeast Service Cooperative, were held on March 19, 2018, at the Wood Lake Meeting Center in Rochester. The following area teams competed after advancing from Sub-Regionals. A total of 115 teams (56 in Tier AA and 59 in Tier A) participated in Sub-Regionals on March 7, 8, 13 and 15, 2018. Tier AA Regional … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Part one: Minnesota’s most invasive
By Travis Vatland In the United States, there is an estimated 50,000 non-primitive species, with about 4,500 of those non- primitive species considered invasive. Some of the most notorious invasive animals in the United States include the Burmese python, emerald ash borer, zebra mussels, and the common carp. In Minnesota, some of the most common invasive species include … [Read more...]
SEMAC awards arts grants
On March 20, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 29 grants for a total of $101,419 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 16 Individual Artist grants for $62,210, five School Residency grants to public schools for $14,500, and six General Operating Support grants to arts organizations for … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Kindergarten Round-up on April 3
The Fillmore Central Elementary School will have its annual Kindergarten Round-up Information Meeting for parents and visitation for students on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary gym. Please use elementary entrance. Fillmore Central School is all day everyday kindergarten Parents whose children will be attending kindergarten during the 2018-19 school year are … [Read more...]
Wedding
Paulson ~ Caron-Frazer Erik Paulson of Preston and Susan Caron-Frazer of Spring Valley were united in marriage on February 14, 2018, in Farmington, Minn. Erik is the son of Laverne and Denise Paulson. He is a 1995 graduate of Fillmore Central High School and a holds a degree in history from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He is employed as a custodian for … [Read more...]
Vacant home in Spring Valley burns
On March 17, 2018, at approximately 2:44 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire at the corner of Courtland St. and Huron Ave (308 W. Courtland) in Spring Valley. Spring Valley Fire, Spring Valley Ambulance, and the Fillmore County Deputy working the City of Spring Valley all responded. Upon arrival, … [Read more...]
John Davis selected for 2018 Bush Fellowship
The Bush Foundation has announced its 2018 Bush Fellows, 24 determined, adaptable leaders who are driven to improve their communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography: John Davis from Lanesboro, Minn., was one of these selected. John Davis’s passion is rural. He imagines thriving rural communities that use the … [Read more...]