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Trump Wins Again – What About the Local Races?

November 11, 2024 by Jason Sethre

The Presidential race was another one for the history books. In 2016, when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, Trump prevailed with 304 electoral college votes compared to Clinton’s 227.  In that race, Trump won the electoral college but had fewer popular votes than Clinton – a point of contention among some voters.  Trump had 62,984,828 compared to Clinton’s 65,853,514 … [Read more...]

Absentee, Mail-in Ballots; Anticipating Voter Turnout

October 15, 2024 by Jason Sethre

Are people voting earlier with the option of mail-in and absentee balloting? Houston County Auditor/Treasurer Polly Heberlein shared, “At this point, I can tell you that absentee voting is becoming more popular.  I do not have any definite numbers relating to vote-in-advance versus Election Day.  When trying to compare, scenarios are so different now than there were in … [Read more...]

Tasty Temptations Cookbook Deadline is October 25

October 14, 2024 by Jason Sethre

It’s that time of year again.  It’s time to start pulling out your favorite holiday family recipes for gatherings. In 2010, the Fillmore County Journal started publishing the first-ever “Tasty Temptations Cookbook,” full of recipes from the best cooks of Bluff Country throughout our coverage area. This year, 2024, marks our 15th annual cookbook, and we’re excited to share … [Read more...]

Stolen Political Signs, Homecoming Prank

October 7, 2024 by Jason Sethre

Fillmore County Journal -Preston ordinance amendment allows indoor storage

On the morning of Friday, September 27, a few residents of Preston, Minn., awoke to find their political signs had been removed from their property. Initially, concerned individuals shared on social media that this was a politically targeted action carried out by those with opposing political views. According to Christine DeVries, co-chairing the Fillmore County DFL along … [Read more...]

Contested Races and Candidate Shortage

September 30, 2024 by Jason Sethre

In the contested races, it’s always like a game of musical chairs.  When the election is over, the results are tallied, the music stops, and only a select few will have a seat at the table. On the other side of the coin, when the community is short candidates, it’s a question of who wants the job.  But what happens if nobody wants the job?  According to the Fillmore County … [Read more...]

Fravel trial set to begin October 7

September 16, 2024 by Jason Sethre

The trial charging Adam Fravel with murder is set to begin October 7, marking 16 months since Madeline Kingsbury’s body was discovered along Highway 43 between Mabel and Rushford, Minn. In June 2024, Zachary Bauer, the attorney representing Adam Fravel, sought a change of venue, citing the pre-trial publicity and community involvement as reasons for moving the trial out of … [Read more...]

Won’t You Take Me To Tiny Town

September 9, 2024 by Jason Sethre

I recently had the pleasure of spending some time with the Huntingtons, and talking about a little town with a big draw that rests upon a hilltop on the backside of their farm. When Bob and Carol Huntington purchased their 168 acre farm back in December 1979, they probably didn’t envision how this property would some day become the center of attention for their … [Read more...]

Davids Will Face Wolf in November

August 19, 2024 by Jason Sethre

The primary election, held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, presented another opportunity for voters to make decisions about who they want to represent them during the next election cycle. Here’s how the numbers stacked up. Congressional District 1 Incumbent Brad Finstad reeled in 30,058 votes, locking in 90.90% of the Republican votes necessary to retain his spot on the … [Read more...]

Candlelight Vigil for Madeline Kingsbury on June 1, Her Birthday

May 27, 2024 by Jason Sethre

Maddi Kingsbury

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m., there will be a candlelight vigil held in honor of Madeline Kingsbury at Levee Park in Winona, Minn. This event, which will be held on what would have been Maddi’s birthday, has been titled, “Shine Bright for Maddi and Break The Silence on Domestic Violence.” Women’s Shelter, HOPE Coalition, Winona Advocacy Center, and Bluff … [Read more...]

Father’s Day Cruise For a Cause in Honor of Madeline Kingsbury All Funds Raised Will Go Into a Fund For Her Two Children

May 6, 2024 by Jason Sethre

Maddi Kingsbury

The 2024 Father’s Day Cruise for a Cause will be in honor of Madeline Kingsbury, with all money raised going into a fund for the health, welfare, and education for her two children, Elliana and Noah. In 2023, a group including Kevin Jacobsen of Caledonia, Gina Jaquith of Chatfield, Eric Hammell of Fountain, along with myself, initiated the first-ever Father’s Day Cruise for … [Read more...]

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