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...]
Letter about which laws should we follow?…
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...]
One Moment, Please… All this Flag Business
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...]
Open Letter Addressing Houston County Board of Commissioners
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...]
Letter about asking for explanations from Stan…
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...]
Statistics From Gaza
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...]
Letter about recent rant…
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...]
Caucus Questions and Answers
By Wenda Grabau Spring Valley, MN What is a caucus? According to the “World Book Dictionary,” a caucus is, 1 “U.S. a meeting of members or leaders of a political party to make plans, choose candidates, or decide how to vote... 3 any similar meeting for the private discussion of policy.” Are caucuses in Minnesota only a political party event? No. Not only is … [Read more...]
Letter about who’s responsible for our drinking water?…
To the Editor, To move the Minnesota Well Owners mission to ensure drinking water safety, it is not helpful to cast blame. We know why drinking water is unsafe, and we know exactly how this happens, but the narrative cycles of blame are punitive, and today, the stories about blame are more popular than working together to find a solution. When we have bad drinking water and … [Read more...]
Our Dismal State of Affairs
By Stan Gudmundson Peterson, MN A recent study concluded that almost half of U.S. voters don’t vote on the issues or principles. Out of party loyalty, they vote for the party’s candidate/s or many say they vote for the individual running for office. Those reasons are more important apparently, than what candidates stand for, believe in, and vote for. It’s no wonder that so … [Read more...]