By Jason SethrePublisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com There’s been a lot of chatter about the new Minnesota state flag and seal to become official on May 12, 2024. I’ve been watching, reading, and listening to all sides on the matter. I haven’t thought much about the Minnesota state flag since we had to study state history in grade … [Read more...]
2023 Business Person of the Year: Suzanne Gardner Receives Award of Excellence From Journal Readers
As a newspaper, we have an opportunity to bring people together for a common good. To inspire and foster positive news presented by our readers that lifts people up in the communities we serve. Starting in 2020, the staff at the Fillmore County Journal coordinated the first-ever recognition for the Business Person of the Year. The newspaper publishes a form to fill out and … [Read more...]
Jones Faces Sentencing on February 12
Fillmore County Judge Jeremy L. Clinefelter found Mindy Jo Jones guilty of eight out of 14 counts. Jones was found guilty on the charges of two counts of Theft by Swindle, two counts of Theft by Check, three counts of Theft Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property-No Consent, and one count of Issuance Dishonored Check-Offense. While Mindy Jones owned and operated a retail store … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… One Person Can Change the World
Because I said I would. There’s something special about those words. It’s about making promises and keeping them. This was the foundation for a presentation given by world renowned speaker and social movement leader Alex Sheen. This past week, I had the opportunity to attend an event held at the Chatfield Center for the Arts in Chatfield, Minn., and I’m glad I made the … [Read more...]
Alex Sheen: because I said I would.
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
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
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
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
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
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...]