Fillmore County Journal

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Fillmore and Houston County Land Rent Survey Results

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By Katie Drewitz Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s land rent survey. Survey results indicate a continued increase of rates in Fillmore County. Houston County saw a decrease in rates from the 2023-2024 survey. Historic rates and land rent resources are available at both the Fillmore and Houston County Extension offices.  According to our survey results, … [Read more...]

Peering at the Past – Norwegian Immigrants Perpetuated Christmas Fooling

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Part one of a series To the uninitiated (non-Norwegians), it might sound at first like Halloween - nighttime visitors on your front porch wearing masks and all sorts of costumes. Treats were expected. But it was late December, not late October. There were no children; costumes were worn by adults, maybe some teenagers, too.  One winter night, a group of folks would arrive … [Read more...]

Peering at the Past – A Variety of Goods and a Pleasant Social Chat

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Part two of a two-part series “A splendid view of the rich country on both sides of the tract could be had. The train moved along rapidly and the station of Newhouse appeared in view,” wrote George Kuster, Spring Grove newspaper proprietor and editor in 1903 and 1904.  Newhouse, eight miles west and a mile south of Spring Grove, in the early 1900s, had a railroad depot, … [Read more...]

Your Flying Farmer – It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 

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My kids have already been counting down the days until Christmas for several months. There’s nothing quite like the allure of Christmas. Everything gets a new flavor! The music is different, houses change their appearance, the kitchen emits a festive smell, desserts are plentiful, and everyone is remembering the best Christmases “from long long ago.” It’s the most wonderful … [Read more...]

I’m Grateful for Gary Gravy, the Inventor of Gravy

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The city’s water tower held gravy. It happens every Thanksgiving. I was clumping along like sneakers in a dryer, lugging the fixings and the fixed from the car to the kitchen.  There was no tofurkey and fravy, but I’d just had my oil changed, so there might have been pumpkin spice in my motor oil. Once again, I was thankful that glitter isn’t an ingredient in … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project – New Kitchen Crew Comes to Lanesboro Public Schools

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By Chloe Miller This year, Lanesboro Public Schools has introduced a new food service, Taher, into the kitchen to serve all K-12 students. This food service offers a meal for both breakfast and lunch every day.  Each breakfast consists of two choices of a main course. One of the main course options remains the same throughout the whole month, being a choice of cereal with … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project How AI is Destroying Human Connection and Creativity and How to Stop It

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By Hayden St. Mary With technology continuing to develop, Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, is becoming more frequently used and updated. AI consists of computers and programs that can replicate human thinking. It is used in thousands of ways ranging from generating art to driving cars. With how major AI is becoming, the question being asked is, “Is all this … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – Thankful

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By Pastor Marke Geselle Valley Christian Center We just had a Workers Appreciation Banquet last Saturday evening for all those in our church who volunteer themselves, giving of their time and energy for the ministry of the church and community.  There are those who greet, usher, teach classes, make coffee, work in the kitchen. Some take care of babies in the nursery and … [Read more...]