By Jeff Erding Wykoff, MN In his commentary dated 1/22/23, David Webb attempts to excuse the murderous, inhuman behavior of Hamas terrorists against innocent Jewish citizens in Israel by using a common leftist tactic;  concocting a thick smokescreen of half truths to elicit sympathy  from the readers while skillfully avoiding the true history of the situation. Why are the … [Read more...]

By Ben Bisbach Mabel, MN Jason Sethre’s recent editorial, regarding the universal free school lunch program, brought a few things to mind for me. He is opposed to the state providing a benefit to everyone, and not just the very poor. But why? Large numbers of Minnesotans were considered too “well off” to qualify for the previous program, yet are not actually well off by any … [Read more...]

To the Editor, Alima Fairchild quote from January 22 Fillmore County Journal. Remember the letter I wrote you a while back, requesting that only positive and reasoned statements be accepted for publication. “Still quoting, “It’s the election year now. Time to solicit statements that tend to unify, rather repetitive denigration of the beliefs and politics of the majority by … [Read more...]

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com There’s a reason this saying exists. That’s because there is no such thing as a free lunch.  Somebody always has to pay for it.  Always. Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan signed off on a program that provides free breakfast and lunch for all students attending … [Read more...]

To the Editor, I’ve read with dismay the actions by local city and county boards to “oppose” a new Minnesota law. Using cost as an excuse, these elected officials oppose the new flag and seal and have stated they’ll vote no on transition costs. They intend to defy a Minnesota law passed by our duly-elected Legislators and Governor. What other laws will Houston County and … [Read more...]

By Jason SethrePublisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com There’s been a lot of chatter about the new Minnesota state flag and seal to become official on May 12, 2024. I’ve been watching, reading, and listening to all sides on the matter. I haven’t thought much about the Minnesota state flag since we had to study state history in grade … [Read more...]

By Katherine Holbrook Houston, MN Questions regarding Adoption of Resolution 24-06 - Opposition To Redesigned State Flag and Seal: 1.) Were the concerns of expense cited in Sheriff Swedberg’s memo communicated to the State Legislators Emblems Redesign Commission when it was elected in May of last year? 2.) Were they addressed with the Redesign Commission during the … [Read more...]

To the Editor, In the January 1 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, Mr. Gudmundson had a letter in which he discussed some issues I don’t understand and I’d like to ask some explaining from him. I’ll only ask for a few explanations. First, he said the last Minnesota legislative session passed some evil legislation. Tell me, what is evil and what was passed that was … [Read more...]

By David Webb Lanesboro, MN “The death of one man is tragic, but the death of thousands is a statistic.” – Joseph Stalin Sitting in the relative comfort and safety of my Lanesboro home, and never having been to the Middle East, I find it almost impossible to grasp the “statistics” from Gaza. Two and a quarter people living in a “confined area.” More than 1 in 100 … [Read more...]

To the Editor, Once again, we’ve been treated to a personal, anti-Democrat rant by Stan Gudmundson, without hearing anything about what his Republican Party actually stands for. It used to be fiscal conservatism, a strong military, a well-kept infrastructure. But according to Gudmundson, its really about anti-women’s rights, anti-LGBTQ, anti-immigrant, anti-Native … [Read more...]