To the Editor, Some of you may have noticed the new yellow yard signs appearing around Newburg Township and Fillmore County. The yellow signs have been placed in yards and along roads in this area in support of the Newburg Township Supervisors who have a difficult situation in front of them. The township currently is debating enacting a moratorium on the construction of … [Read more...]
Is it time to save our democracy?
To the Editor, I had the wonderful opportunity to see Mount Rushmore this summer. We have been there before but this time was different. This time I realized how fortunate it is to live in a democracy, how fortunate that we had wise and forward thinking men such as Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt and, then, of course, Abraham Lincoln who saved our union. Yes, we … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250-$1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim Haugen at (507) 467-2242 or emailing … [Read more...]
Science today: Helping children with autism
Autism has been a heavy subject in the media regularly for the past 5-10 years. Many people have their theories as to how autism is caused and why it has become more prevalent in the United States. Of course, as controversial as it appears to be, when there’s a debate science isn’t too far behind giving us the facts. According to an article published in the journal Current … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Questions for candidates
As we embark upon another election, among all seats available, we have two highly contested positions up for grabs in Fillmore County. After the dust settles from the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, we’ll be counting down the days until a decision is made by the voters on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the General Election. Who will be the next Fillmore County … [Read more...]
Letter about the need for new leadership
To the Editor, As the August Primaries draw near, I am reminded that we are in an election year. Given that the primary is on the 14th, I decided that it’s time to see if any of the issues that were present in 2016 have been fixed. After all, if all, or at least the biggest concerns, have been fixed, then there is no reason to change leadership. However, my biggest concern … [Read more...]
Carla Nelson hit pieces on Jim Hagedorn
To the Editor, In Carla’s recent mailings to Fillmore County residents, she makes claims based on half truths. Jim Hagedorn was born in Southern Minnesota. He did finish high school in the D.C. area because his dad, a U.S. Congressman from Minnesota, moved the family to D.C. Jim spent summers here during HS. Since beginning to run for Congress, Jim has become well known … [Read more...]
Announcing call for entries for “Spitting Image” self-portrait group exhibition at Lanesboro Arts
Calling all visual artists creating self-portraits! Lanesboro Arts is inviting artists to submit an application for inclusion in the upcoming “Spitting Image” exhibition, a juried self-portrait group show which will run February 9 – April 6, 2019. Visual artists working in a variety of mediums, such as sculpture, painting, drawing and photography, are welcome to apply. Both 2D … [Read more...]
Response to Herb Panko commentary
Jeff Coleman I found Herb Panko’s article in the July 16 issue to be a head-scratcher for many reasons. Panko states that we live “in the midst of two alarming trends.” He names these as uncivilized discourse in politics, taken to an extreme in Trump, and second, that the Christian Right supports Trump. His article is half ripping Trump and half ripping the Christian Right, … [Read more...]
Food and flowers
It’s been a wild year for my garden, that’s for sure. After installing a new garden box, the plants have taken off no doubt juiced by the brand new benefits of fresh soil and fertilizer. Sadly, the crazy amount of growth isn’t always good for everyone, as some of our lettuce has gotten so prosperous that it’s too big and essentially useless. The leaves are so bitter the rabbits … [Read more...]