Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation We have a lot to be thankful for and much to celebrate at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). The businesses we invest in each and every day through our various loan and equity programs, technical assistance and other programming are reaping benefits not only for these local entrepreneurs, but for all of southern Minnesota … [Read more...]
Enough is enough with the Bible bashing!
By Pastor Stuart Weist Preston, MN I have been reading, in ever increasing frequency, articles and commentaries which make outrageous, false, and audacious claims regarding the Bible, faith and Christians. In the December 4 commentary section of the Journal was one such article written by Donna Buckbee. In her comments she attacks various aspects of the Bible, as well as … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, December 11 • 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, December 12 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • … [Read more...]
Letter about County Board making the right decision…
To the Editor, The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners made the right decision in not approving the sale of the Larson farm to the DNR as reported in the December 4 edition of the Fillmore County Journal. The DNR doesn’t need another 100-200 acres of cropland under their control, even if some of it is highly erodible land. Most of the farmers in the east end of Fillmore … [Read more...]
Think outside the gift box: Donate blood and give more life
The best gifts can’t be bought in a store. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this December. Alison Wissen knows the power of blood donations. She received 22 units of blood products after experiencing complications during childbirth. “I truly owe my life to blood donors,” she said. “Even the skilled hands of my surgeons could not … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse
Gilbert antics Autumn has been glorious for many reasons. Unseasonably warm days have made bike riding a pleasure, though the wind has been a challenge. Lately, the evening sunsets have lightly brushed the clouds a delicate shade of red, before lighting up the skies with glorious color. It is also that time of year for seasonal doctor visits. Gilbert is often a conversation … [Read more...]
Christmas service at Lenora Church
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is happy to announce that the 2017 Lenora United Methodist Church Christmas services will be held on December 16 at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and December 20 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Advent/Christmas services will be festive in keeping with the simple beauty of the historic pioneer church building which dates from 1856. Beautiful … [Read more...]
Unemployment rate falls to 3.3% in October Jobless rate is lowest since October 2000
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell 0.4% in October to 3.3%, its lowest level in 17 years, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. jobless rate was 4.1% in October. The agency said state employers eliminated 4,500 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in October. Over … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The Confederate flag
By Deanna Kay Phillips A sign of rebellion or a sign of racism? In the past several years the Confederate Flag has been brought into debate much more than what it used to be. It has always been a matter of much debate as to whether Old Dixie is a relic of history or something to try and erase. Most people are of two mind frames. It’s a historical artifact and needs to be … [Read more...]
Wrestling (11/30 & 12/2)
LARP 47, La Crescent 27 (S-Eagles won nine of first ten matches to lead 47-3. Gable Speltz (120), Sam Schwendinger (126), Reece Riebel (138), and Jacob Meyer (160) had pins. Ross Herber (106 > 13-3) and Dominic Jenkins (145 > 11-2) won MDs. Riley Koop (152 > 5-2) won a decision. Kolten Riser (132) won by injury default. Lancers forfeited a weight. LARP is … [Read more...]