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Alex Sheen: because I said I would.

December 4, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

There will be an inspirational speaker taking the stage in Fillmore County in the very near future. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, internationally-respected thought leader Alex Sheen will share his story and how he encourages people to fulfill their life ambitions.  How to make and keep promises to yourself and others. After his father lost his battle with cancer, Sheen … [Read more...]

How They Voted on Election Day

November 13, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

In some precincts, voter participation was low.  But, depending on the decisions on the ballot, some precincts saw a flood of voters at the polls. Here’s how the numbers stacked up. City of Rushford Election For the City of Rushford, incumbent Terri Benson ran unopposed, earning 96.43% of the votes.  There were a total of 84 votes cast for this election. Leigh Volkman … [Read more...]

One Moment, Please… Our Readers Make It Happen Again

November 13, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

You’ll probably notice a very nice cookbook titled Tasty Temptations in this week’s issue of the Fillmore County Journal. This is our 14th annual cookbook appearing in the newspaper, blessed with recipes shared by your family and friends from the region. On Saturday, October 12, 2023, we coordinated our annual cooking contest at Rushford Foods.  Historically, the cooking … [Read more...]

Culture and Community: The Irreplaceable Volunteer

November 13, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

I sat down with Sheila Craig at her kitchen table in rural Preston, Minn.  Her husband Norm sat in another room, while I conducted the interview.  Norm and Sheila, who have been married since 1969, raised two sons, Andy, 45, and Lee, 41.  Norm, who is from Everly, Iowa, met Sheila at Iowa State University.  Here’s what I learned... Hailing from Decorah, Iowa, Sheila … [Read more...]

One Moment, Please… Our Schools – in Print and Online

November 6, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

As you navigate this newspaper each week, you’ll notice we dedicate a great amount of content and space to our area schools.  We consider our schools to be a nucleus of our communities. We cover school board meetings.  We recognize the accomplishments of students in the areas of academics, arts, and sports.  We publish tribute pages when individuals and teams advance to the … [Read more...]

One Moment, Please… Another Turkey Day Run

October 30, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Day seems to arrive pretty fast, as these years keep flying by. We are quickly approaching another feast. And, on this day, our newspaper will be hosting the 15th annual Fillmore County Turkey Day Run. In today’s issue of the Fillmore County Journal, you’ll find information about the annual tradition. I’ve always considered this event a perfect way to start … [Read more...]

Upcoming Special Elections

October 30, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

If there are any voters who feel like it’s an off year for elections, don’t worry.  Next year will make up for it. While it may seem a little quieter year for an election, voters in certain communities will be called to action to make some pretty important decisions this November.  In many cases, with these special elections, voters will be voting with their tax … [Read more...]

Search Warrants Issued Relating To Amish Buggy Fatal Accident

October 30, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

At approximately 8:26 a.m. on the morning of September 25, 2023, a horse drawn Amish buggy carting four children on County Road 1 in the Sumner Center area was struck by a vehicle.  Seven-year-old Wilma Miller and 11-year-old Irma Miller were both fatally injured in the crash. Nine-year-old Alan Miller and 13-year-old Rose Miller were both transported to St. Marys Hospital with … [Read more...]

Why is There a Shortage of Law Enforcement Applicants?

October 16, 2023 by Jason Sethre 1 Comment

Over the past few years, local law enforcement agencies have noticed a decline in applications for law enforcement positions. Where many organizations were accustomed to seeing hundreds of applicants, they are experiencing drought-like conditions. In August 2023, Goodhue Police Chief Josh Smith submitted his resignation at a city council meeting in Goodhue, Minn. Smith, … [Read more...]

Fravel Facing First-Degree Murder

October 9, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

Adam Fravel, age 29, facing charges for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, appeared in Winona County District Court on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Madeline, who had two children, ages five and two, with Adam, went missing on Friday, March 31, 2023.  More than 2,000 volunteers, law enforcements, first responders, and firefighters scoured the countryside between Rushford and … [Read more...]

Annual Cooking Contest To Be Held at Rushford Foods on October 14

October 2, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

Are you ready to show-off your cooking skills and share some great recipes with more than 57,000 readers of this newspaper? You’re in luck! For the 14th annual Tasty Temptations Cookbook, the event will be held at Rushford Foods in Rushford, Minn., on October 14. The judges will begin taste testing at 11 a.m. with plans to conclude the contest by noon that day. We have … [Read more...]

Fatal Skid Loader Incident in Chatfield

September 30, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

At approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023, an 82-year-old female was traveling along River Street in Chatfield, Minn., on her motorized scooter. According to Chatfield Police Chief Shane Fox, there was a tree removal company clearing out an area at a nearby lot.  While cleaning up the lot, the driver of a skid loader backed off of the boulevard of the lot onto the … [Read more...]

Culture and Community: Where People Discover God’s Country

September 25, 2023 by Jason Sethre 1 Comment

For anyone who has ever travelled from Chatfield to Fountain on Highway 52, they’ve observed “God’s Country.” They’ve seen it spray painted bold and black on a 70-year-old steel farm building full of round hay bales. Tom, who grew up in Rochester, Minn., discovered God’s Country when he was just a kid. He recalls when he was about nine years old, he would ride a Jefferson … [Read more...]

One Moment, Please… Hutchinson News in Kansas or Minnesota?

September 11, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

This past week, there was a buzz in the newspaper industry about a faux pas for The Hutchinson News located in Hutchinson, Kan. They had a wonderfully designed front page showing a group of senior citizens kayaks on a lake in Hutchinson.  The headline of the story read, “Engaged, happy and active.” It was about all about how the Hutchinson Senior Center keeps seniors busy … [Read more...]

One Moment, Please… National Newspaper Carrier Day – September 4

September 4, 2023 by Jason Sethre 1 Comment

I’ve been working in the newspaper business, technically, since I was 10 years old.  That’s when I started delivering a shopper route in Northwest Rochester.  I had 200 shoppers to deliver, spanning 17 blocks in our neighborhood.  It became a family affair.  The shoppers would arrive and we would stuff them in long plastic bags to protect them from the elements on the doorstep … [Read more...]

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