What is the right thing to do? That question should guide our political discussion not what a party’s position is. Truth should be the basis of debate and discussion rather than party talking points. As an independent voter who has voted for republicans, democrats, independents, greens and democratic socialists; parties are not important. What matters is the candidate’s … [Read more...]
In praise of party politics
By Eric Lee Harmony, MN I am going to state what anecdotally feels like an unpopular opinion, these days. I like party politics. I wasn’t always this way, and it took me a while to get here, but let me take you through my exciting journey. You see, much of my life I have preferred to think of myself as an independent. I can think for myself. I won’t be beholden to any one … [Read more...]
Government this week
Thursday, February 1 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, February 5 • City of Houston Planning Commission, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The modern day tattoo stigma
By Deanna Kay Phillips To get a tattoo or to not get a tattoo, that is the question. In today’s society there is a growing interest in getting tattoos, but some people judge others very hard for the amount of tattoos that they have or what the tattoos look like. Tattoos are more common now than what they used to be, but people still aren’t entirely accepting of other people … [Read more...]
John E. Mahr
John E. Mahr, age 66, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018, at Notre Dame Parish, Cresco, Iowa, with Father Dennis Cain Officiating. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Cresco, Iowa. Visitation was held from 3-7 on Sunday, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Hillary Ann Churchill, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Mitchell Ray Dempewolf, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/9/2017, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Kevin Lee Good, 55, Mabel, Minn.; 9/29/2017, DWI - Other Controlled Substances, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 for one … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On January 18, Matthew Alan Onstad, 39, of Altura, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Onstad is charged with Fleeing Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a felony with maximum criminal penalty of three years and one day in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both. On or about January 16, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull the suspect over for … [Read more...]
A View From The Woods
Book club I assess our new local heritage pork supply in the freezer, fresh kohlrabi stored in the basement, refrigerator potatoes stashed in a cool closet. Between cookbooks, a messy stack of clipped recipes and and online cooking sites, I select a menu and plan out a timetable. Fresh ham roast with maple syrup and balsamic sauce, cranberry walnut slaw, mashed sweet potatoes … [Read more...]
Christel Molter Jefferis
Christel Molter Jefferis, 80, of Chatfield, passed away on January 22, 2018, at her home. Christel was born March 12, 1937, to Karl and Else (Mensch) Molter in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. On March 12, 1964, she married Mallory Jefferis in Mannheim-Kafertal, Germany. Christel enjoyed spending time with friends, crocheting, and pottery. Christel is lovingly remembered by … [Read more...]
Carol Ann Gunderson
Carole Ann Gunderson, 75, of Spring Valley, passed away on January 22, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Carole was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a friend to all that knew her. She was born on December 29, 1942, in Rochester, Minn., to Lloyd and Winnifred (Draheim) Ober. Carole grew up in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School. … [Read more...]