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Violence or nonviolence

January 23, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

By Harvey Benson Harmony, MN No.  As part of MLK week I believe it is time to recall his words when he said, “The choice today is not between violence and nonviolence.  It is either nonviolence or nonexistence.” Please reflect upon these words.  What has happened in the decades since he uttered these words? Have we moved closer to his thoughts? Most definitely not.  Since … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor about Love one another…

January 16, 2023 by Commentary Submissions 1 Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Weekly Newspaper Serving Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country - Letter to the Editor

To the Editor, Americans are alarmed by the violence increasing in our country.  If we are to confront  what is happening, we need to examine the origins of the problem.  We can tighten gun laws.  For 50 years the NRA  has lied to us, claiming their main concern is protecting the “Second Amendment.” Actually, they are a lobby for the gun manufacturers and fight any … [Read more...]

A Legislator’s toughest job

January 16, 2023 by Lee Hamilton Leave a Comment

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By Lee Hamilton As Congress and many state legislatures get under way for the year, there are lots of new lawmakers out there starting to learn the ropes. It’s an exhilarating, exhausting time, and they’ll have plenty of questions about the challenges. But here’s one thing they might not even have imagined: The hardest part of their new jobs may be the most basic — casting a … [Read more...]

Why Congress matters

January 9, 2023 by Commentary Submissions 1 Comment

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By Lee Hamilton The 118th Congress convenes January 3, and while it’s impossible to know in advance what it will or won’t accomplish, it’s a fair bet there will be drama. With the GOP taking control of the House, a tightly divided Senate, and a presidential election less than two years away, sending political signals — as much to the party faithful as to Americans in general … [Read more...]

One Moment, Please… Go easy on the refs unless you want the job

January 9, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com I think we’ve all attended a high school sporting event and witnessed some behavior from a fan that made for an awkward situation.  It sets the tone and become a toxic situation for all involved. Some people are more expressive than others, but there is a point at which a line is crossed.  … [Read more...]

Recognizing our partners that made 2022 a success

January 2, 2023 by Tim Penny Leave a Comment

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By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation At the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) our motto is collaborating for regional vitality, and we do our best to live up to that commitment. In each area of our work – early childhood, entrepreneurship, and community vitality – we are mindful of partners in the state and region with whom we … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor about Giving a Christmas Gift of Healing …

December 26, 2022 by Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Weekly Newspaper Serving Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country - Letter to the Editor

To the Editor, Seasons of great celebrations often carry shadows of sadness, grief, and deep hurt.  Many of us have the brightness of the holidays dimmed by loss and the memories of times shared with loved ones. It can be helpful to actively reflect on these people and experiences to acknowledge the feelings which are surfacing in our lives.  Writing down or verbally … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor about why do politicians stay in office

December 26, 2022 by Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Weekly Newspaper Serving Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country - Letter to the Editor

To the Editor, As someone who has just ran for State Senate, I appreciated Lee Hamilton’s letter asking the question of why politicians run for office. For me the motivation was simple: to help my neighbors. This was an extension of what I have done my entire adult life, from running a homeless shelter to providing humanitarian aid, I have always strived to help others. As a … [Read more...]

Perspective

December 19, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal 4 Comments

By Stan Gudmundson There is nothing new under the sun, the Good Book says.  For eons that was essentially true in the way people lived and of human nature itself.  Today, virtually everything has changed or is changing.   Except for human nature.  But people tend to view history as significant only over the time we, as individuals, live on earth.  Consequently, we often lack … [Read more...]

One Moment, Please… Did you really meme that?

December 19, 2022 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com OK, so all of a sudden, a few years ago, smartphone users started using gifs and memes. Not sure how it happened, but it was magic. It showed up as an option, and we embraced it. I have to say there are some pretty funny ones that seem to add to, or capture a moment better than a simple text message. A … [Read more...]

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