The recent terror attack in Manhattan has once again reminded us that the fight against evil remains with us. While globalization and the advancement in technology has been a blessing in many ways, it has also been a curse. Fear and anxiety have become ever more prevalent in our lives. We are being challenged today with increasing intensity to find courage and the wisdom to … [Read more...]
How can we save our country
According to polls, the vast majority of Americans recognize the need for: aggressive action on anthropogenic climate change, everyone to be treated equal under the law, minimum wage of $15 per hour, medicare for all, spending on infrastructure renewal, public education that keeps up with other progressive countries, immigrants to have a path to citizenship, and wealthy donors … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, November 13 • 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, November 14 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse. 9 a.m., • … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Kudos to the Monster Bash
By Annalise Shupe The Monster Bash Haunted House has helped me immensely in many aspects of my life. Primarily, it funded the last Fillmore Central Music Department trip I went on as I’m an active member in both the choir and band at FCHS. The last trip was in 2016 to St. Louis, Mo., I am also going on the 2018 trip to Los Angeles, Calif. Without the Monster Bash it would have … [Read more...]
Free radon testing kits
Radon gas is found in over half of Fillmore County homes. Radon gas can cause lung cancer. The only way to know if you have radon is to test your home. To obtain a free kit stop by the sites below or contact Fillmore County Public Health at (507) 765-2636. • Friday, November 17, 2017, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., F & M Community Bank, 100 Saint Anthony Street North, Preston • … [Read more...]
Free rapid HIV screenings
Semcac Clinic’s clinicians will be coming to Rushford on November 28, 2017, and providing Free Rapid HIV Screenings at the Tenborg Building, located at 113 East Jessie Street in Rushford, from 1:30-4 p.m. (This is the same building where Semcac’s Senior Dining and Rushford Food Shelf are located.) The testing will be free of charge to everyone. You do NOT need to have health … [Read more...]
Brian Kerns
Brian Kerns, age 56, of Canton, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 11 at his home in Canton, following an 18-month battle with cancer. Brian was born November 5, 1961, in Rochester, Minn., to Lynn and Diana (Dotzenrod) Kerns. He grew up in the Prosper area and graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1980. On August 29, 1987, he married Lorie Qualy in Lanesboro … [Read more...]
Mabel fire department awarded increase
Mabel’s Fire Chief, Orel Tollefson, addressed the city council again regarding a pay increase for his firefighters. Tollefson said, “When I was here at last month’s meeting, it seemed somewhat combative. It bothered me when Mayor Westby said that he had heard if we didn’t get a raise, my guys were going to quit. Well, that just isn’t true. I asked my fire department and no one … [Read more...]
Houston School Board approves athletic co-op agreement
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Norlien, Bonner, Stillin, Evenson and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda for the meeting and opened the meeting to public comment. Gene … [Read more...]
Fillmore County League of Women Voters to hold kickoff event in Preston
For the first time, Fillmore County will have a League of Women Voters. This is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to educate and advocate for good public policy. A kickoff event will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 7-8 p.m. at the Preston F&M Bank Community Room. Socializing with light snacks will begin at 6:30 p.m. Terry Kahlil, President of League … [Read more...]