I have been looking for an interesting recipe to share with you this month. Since I happen to live on a farm that has been in our family since 1856, I have several historic assets in which to look. I spent time yesterday looking at a bunch of recipe books I inherited from our parents and, perhaps, our grandparents. They range from how to cure bacon to making liver cakes, … [Read more...]
Meanwhile, back at the geezer bench
I was playing the part of me. I’d spoken at a thing in Alaska. My wife had accompanied me. I’d had a swell time. We flew home and landed at MSP Airport at a reasonable time. I remembered where our car was parked and we headed home. Because we’d been gone for a spell, my wife said we needed things. We stopped at a large mall in the Twin Cities because they had things … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past The boys will shout; the ladies, they will all turn out
Part four of a series The song “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” written during the Civil War in 1863, was instantly and widely popular, sung in both the north and south as well as in England. When Johnny comes marching home again Hurrah! Hurrah! We’ll give him a hearty welcome then Hurrah! Hurrah! The men will cheer and the boys will … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – The Fear of the Lord
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the Fear of the LORD” (Psalm 34:11). The Fear of the Lord is an Awesome thing. When we fear the Lord, His Love is enkindled within us as we are drawn to love those around us, whether they agree with us or not, whether they are easy to be around or not, whether they … [Read more...]
Historic memories of Fillmore County In loving memory of Dianne Ruud… her final chapter
By Jenn Strack It has taken me a considerable amount of time, to really think about the message that I came here to write today, knowing that I am attempting to fill very large shoes. So, please forgive me if I don’t quite measure up to the weekly column you have all looked forward to reading week after week. One of my mom’s greatest accomplishments in life was to be the … [Read more...]
Hobby: Medical diagnosis brings about farm toy collection
From the outside, the farm off a long gravel road looks just like any other. But inside a shed on the property, you’ll find something incredible. A collection of nearly 600 farm toys, including semi trucks, collector cars, and other farm paraphernalia. It’s hard to imagine that a collection of this size only took a few years to grow. Don Redalen and his wife Penny say this … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady: Lower garden maintenance with the correct plant
The horticultural industry has a saying: “Right plant, right location.” How does one know what the right location is? Start by looking at the plant tag. Besides the plant name in both English and Latin, the tag should include some growing information. Zones: The USDA came up with a way to determine a plant’s hardiness based on the coldest winter temps. Most of Bluff Country … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past Yucatan man guarded body of Abraham Lincoln
Part three of a series A soldier from Houston County, Gundar Knutson of Yucatan, was on duty guarding the body of President Abraham Lincoln as it was lying in state in Washington, D.C. in April of 1865. It is possible that honor went to battle-ready men in brand new uniforms, clothing not yet soiled or torn on the battlefield. Knutson was one of 75 Houston County men who had … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Greetings Fillmore County Journal readers
By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches My name is Pastor Nissa Peterson. I serve at Chatfield Lutheran Church and Root Prairie Lutheran Church, in Chatfield and rural Fountain, respectively. I am happy to get this chance to share scripture and prayer with you! I wanted to share with you a reflection on a scripture reading from 1 Timothy … [Read more...]
Potty mouth outside the post office
He wouldn’t set his long underwear on fire to keep others warm. But he’s a good guy. He’d risen early because he’s an early riser. The morning’s brain fog and darkness had caused him to look for his cell phone by using the flashlight on his cell phone. That sounds goofy, but who among us hasn’t done something similar? He told me the tale of his tomfoolery outside the post … [Read more...]