Fillmore County Journal

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Peering at the Past British Royalty Acknowledged Sacrifice of Eitzen Hero

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It was likely the only mail received in Eitzen, Minn., from the King and Queen of England. Surely, it was appreciated by Edmund Freiberg (pronounced with a long “I” sound, fry -berg), however it was a condolence card that came with the death certificate for his son. It arrived in 1943, the year following Ralph Freiberg being declared missing after his combat plane did not … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project: Preserving Youth Trapshooting in Minnesota: The Implications of Banning Lead Shot

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By Isaac Vick Minnesota has a rich history of hunting, fishing and lots of other outdoor activities, allowing its residents to enjoy the beauty of the Minnesota wilderness. In the past decade a new outdoor sport has sprung up: youth trapshooting. For thousands of middle and high school students, participating in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League is not just … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions: I Will Sing to the Lord

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Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church When our Lord God instituted the Passover, He said, “I will go through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments—I am the LORD” (Exodus 12:12). The Exodus is not simply a temporal, … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions: Come, You Who Are Thirsty

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By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish -  United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain,  Preston and Spring Valley  In a book entitled “Becoming a Whole Person in a Broken World,” author Ron Davis tells a story about a mother and daughter who, long ago, were caught in an earthquake in their native Armenia. The 36 story apartment building in which they … [Read more...]

A Goodly Heritage

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The following is taken from “Tales from Heritage Farm” written by Wenda and Randall Grabau. The Dawn of a New Day Part 1 “Cock-a-doodle-doo———God-is-good-to-you——!” This abrupt, piercing chorus trailed off, not without ruffling more than a few feathers. Brilliant pink and subdued rose washed the eastern sky as the twitter of the first morning bird began her melody. … [Read more...]

Peering at the Past Daytime Mail Miles, Nighttime Music Miles

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Second of a two-part series Roy Hanke was said to have traveled the equivalent of 19 trips around the world, about 450,000 miles, but all not far from home. He delivered rural mail two months short of 44 years from the Brownsville Post Office before retiring in 1963. He began September 10, 1918, as substitute for Matt Roster and took over a permanent appointment when Roster … [Read more...]

NASS 2023 Yield Estimates for Fillmore and Houston Counties

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By Katie Drewitz National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) crop yield estimates for 2023 have been posted. Looking at this data is an opportunity to assess yield trends in the counties to better understand yield potential. In turn this assists in the long term financial management of our farms. Today’s article will focus on corn and soybeans, but NASS also has estimated yields … [Read more...]

My Horoscope Says I Shouldn’t Read It

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I don’t read my horoscope. I read my wife’s horoscope so I know what to be prepared for. Why don’t I read my horoscope? I’m kept pretty busy gazing off into the distance. Besides, I’m waiting for the movie. But for many people, reading the daily horoscope is a habit they hold near and dear.   I don’t believe in astrology. I believe I’ll eat a Honeycrisp apple. Why … [Read more...]

Peering at the Past Not a Deserter, Merely the Mailman

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First of a two-part series Cy Larson of Houston used 13 different vehicles while traveling about 560,000 miles, equivalent to 22 and a half times around the world. It was a life-long pursuit for  Larson, who from the age of six, wanted to be a mail carrier while listening to the tales of Mabel-area carrier Grandville Bates. In the early 1920s, rural carriers often stopped … [Read more...]