To the Editor, Hello Greg. You might remember me as a kid, my parents are Garry and Becky Schmidt from Wykoff. They have been supporters of you for many years and have always been loyal to you. As have I since my first time voting, I am now 34. My wife and I voted for you again in this election, though this year I had my reservations. The tire plant is old news so I won’t … [Read more...]
It’s over… the election, that is
On election eve, while typical liberal national media TV anchors abhorred the proposterous notion that Donald Trump could win the road to the White House, the U.S. map was painted with a broad brush of the color red. Pundits and pollsters didn’t see this coming. All analytics indicated Hillary would be heir to the thrown. In Minnesota, of the 4,120 precincts throughout … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: I’m not afraid to talk about what everyone else finds too inappropriate
What if I told you that there is an epidemic spreading across our entire world? What if I said that one of the most public health issues our society is facing today is readily available in every home, but few people are educated on how bad it is? What if I told you that there is science and research proving that this problem is at the root of affecting human lives and … [Read more...]
Letter about Bryan Van Gorp’s “Imaginary friends”…
To the Editor, From my “echo chamber” I want to tell you about my “imaginary friend.” I’ve received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I estimate that I have read about a third of the Bible so far, and have listened to a lot of good Bible teaching. You have read the Bible through three times and have rejected Jesus, though you agree with most of His teachings. Dear sinner friend, … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… A credit card scam – that’s authorized!
Have you heard about the credit card scam that’s completely legal? In recent months, almost all consumers have been issued new credit and debit cards with a chip installed to prevent fraud. Well, quite frankly, this is just another scam introduced by merchant services companies to sell more new equipment to businesses to maintain compliance with a system that really isn’t … [Read more...]
Coming together among a growing divide
By Tim Penny I’m sure many of you are eager to see the end of what has been one of the most vicious, divisive political campaigns in many decades. While the end is nearly in sight, it may be wishful thinking that the intense partisanship and division of last 18 months will disappear in the wake of November 8. I frequently urge audiences, particularly audiences of younger … [Read more...]
Again?
By Becky Schmidt Kingsland Superintendent John McDonald had sent a request to present the Kingsland Schools Board’s proposal for the elimination and closing of the Wykoff Middle School and the building of a $13,715,000 school in Spring Valley at the city council meeting on October 11, 2016. Also attending was Doug Plaehn and Deb Larson of the Kingsland School Board. After … [Read more...]
Letter about Robin Krom making Lanesboro better…
To the Editor, I am voting for Robin Krom for mayor because he is genuinely interested in Lanesboro, and wants to retain the unique nature of our community. Under his progressive approach, he will make Lanesboro a better community. I believe he deserves another two years to continue the work he started here. Some of his accomplishements include: • The Lanesboro Dam was … [Read more...]
Imaginary friends
I was recently criticized by a couple of Fillmore County Journal readers for not being Christian based on a commentary I wrote. As is often the case with religious zealots, you assume that my beliefs being different than yours (Christian) is a reflection of my not understanding Christianity and not having studied the Bible. It is arrogant indeed to think that if I just knew … [Read more...]
To the residents of Fillmore County
By David Kiehne Fillmore County Recorder On the ballot for the November elections, there are two questions for the residents of Fillmore County to act on. The questions posed by the County board are: • Shall the office of Auditor/Treasurer be appointed rather than elected at the expiration of the current term? • Shall the office of Recorder be appointed rather than … [Read more...]