Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com I know many of our readers have heard me talking about buying local. “Shop local!” You’ve heard it from me plenty of times. But, there’s something more to consider when shopping local for products and services. I have had some conversations with many business owners over the years, and a common theme … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Student writers create their own opportunities in life
At the beginning of this school year, I was asked to speak at a few schools about the annual Journal Student Writing Project, now in it’s 23rd year. The Journal Student Writing Project offers an opportunity for high school students to sharpen their writing skills, pick their topics of interest, and share their ideas and talents with readers of the Fillmore County Journal in … [Read more...]
What will Minnesota do with a $7.7 billion budget surplus?
Right now, Minnesotans are talking about a huge pile of money – a projected $7.7 billion general fund budget surplus. That’s equivalent to $1,350.88 for each man, woman, and child in Minnesota, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s estimated population of a little over 5.7 million. The money in Minnesota’s state government accounts gives the State Legislature plenty of dough to … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Hobbling to the finish line
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com I’ve been a voluntary victim of the Fillmore County Turkey Day run for 12 consecutive years, since it’s inception as the brainchild of Ross Kiehne, Jim Peters, Craig Britton, Jason Schwarz, and myself. When we started this event, it was pretty much an open invitation to anyone who wanted … [Read more...]
Danielson takes fantasy football to next level
Chatfield resident James Danielson is not just a fan of the NFL. He’s a team owner. And, not just one team, but four fantasy football teams. When he’s not managing Eyota’s Kwik Trip, volunteering for the Chatfield Fire Department, or spending time with his wife and kids, Danielson has been immersed in fantasy football. “I have been playing fantasy football for 17 years, and … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… On our way to Thanksgiving
Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Boy, this was a big one. I am pleased to commend our team at the Fillmore County Journal for all of the work involved in publishing this week’s newspaper. This truly takes a team. Tasty Temptations Cookbook We had our 12th annual Tasty Temptations Cookbook, highlighting the “Best Cooks of Bluff … [Read more...]
November 2 unofficial election results
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, voters were called upon in three school districts in Fillmore County, Minn. In Chatfield, the school district referendum passed with 496 voters in favor of renewing its expiring referendum authorization of $476 per pupil. There were 181 votes against the seven year tax. With a vacant seat on the Chatfield School Board, Josh Thompson was the only … [Read more...]
2021 Fillmore County Turkey Day Run
The 13th annual Fillmore County Turkey Day Run is scheduled for Thursday, November 25, 2021, starting at 8 a.m. Runners and walkers will meet at the trailhead parking lot in Fountain, Minn. The route follows the unspoiled beauty of the Root River State Bike Trail, starting in Fountain and ending at the Lanesboro Historical Museum. The entire route is 11.2 miles. However, … [Read more...]
Local bankers react to proposed IRS tax law change
Have you ever withdrawn $600 or more from your bank account to make a purchase? Or maybe you received gifts of cash for a wedding, birthday, graduation, or funeral that you deposited into your bank account that exceeded $600? Right now, banks are required to submit currency transaction reports to the Internal Revenue Service if someone deposits or withdraws more than $10,000 … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Best of the Best
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Starting in June of 2021, our newspaper published a ballot each week in which readers could vote for their favorite businesses in our region in various categories. We’ve been coordinating the Reader’s Choice Awards since 2013. This annual tradition encourages readers to show their … [Read more...]