By Steve Zmyewski Houston, MN If you believe America was founded on Christianity with principals built on biblical values, like stealing land from Native Americans and building this nation on the backs of 12 million slaves, you might be a Christian nationalist. If you believe pastor Greg Locke of Mount Juliet, Tenn., when he says, “you cannot be a Christian and vote … [Read more...]
The Muslim Immigration Problem
By Stan Gudmundson Peterson, MN Not long ago, there were letters in the Journal criticizing President Trump for his language. And his policies. Except for Somalis, neither one addressed anything important other than highlighting the author’s Trump Derangement Syndrome. We have long taken for granted that immigrants who come to the U.S. come here to integrate into … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Keys to Patience
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Do you remember the last winter storm we endured? Five days later it was t-shirt weather. That’s spring in Minnesota. A rollercoaster of emotionally-charged forecasts. I won’t forget that winter wonderland anytime soon. That’s the day I lost the keys to my 2006 Toyota Sienna … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Should Online Classes Be Offered In Schools?
By Alleen Erchoff-Costet Do you think online classes are beneficial? There are many arguments on this topic arguing whether students should be able to take online classes or not. Some people think that it’s a beneficial way to learn while managing modern technology, while others think that students won’t be able to learn as effectively from these classes and that they’ll … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Growing Up
By Savanah Huffman When the topic of stress isAs the days fly past and weeks turn into months, then months into years, I begin to realize that not only do the seasons change, but so do I. Sure, I am only 18 and still have so much more to see, experience, and learn, but even in these short 18 years, I have already done so much of just that. I’ve seen multiple states, … [Read more...]
Sen. Miller Co-Sponsors Bill To Reduce License Tab Fees Legislation Would Roll Back 2023 Fee Increases, Bring Real Relief to Minnesota Drivers
State Senator Jeremy Miller (Winona) has signed on as a co-sponsor of Senate File 3669, a bill that would lower license tab fees for Minnesota vehicle owners by reversing changes made to the registration formula in 2023. “Many constituents have reached out with concerns about the increase in license tab fees,” Sen. Miller said. “Minnesotans are frustrated by seeing their … [Read more...]
Klobuchar Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Bill Klobuchar Legislation to Help States and Localities Bring More Housing to Market Included in Final Package
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released the following statement on the Senate passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bill passed 89-10 and now heads to the House of Representatives. “The American Dream is out of reach for far too many, which is why Democrats and Republicans came together to pass legislation to build more homes, drive down … [Read more...]
Stability Starts With Child Care
By Kelly Fluharty Vice president of Early Childhood Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation February 26, 2026 - Across our region, many families are carrying more stress than usual. For some, federal enforcement pressures have introduced fear into everyday routines. Even when children do not have the words for it, they feel it in the tension around them, they notice … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Mandatory Mental Health Education
By Brenna Krips Mental health is an essential part of overall well being, but yet it is often overlooked and not discussed enough, especially at school. Schools play a critical role in shaping students’ under-standing of themselves and the world around them. Mental health is just as important as physical health and academic success. Students face many challenges including … [Read more...]
Who is Responsible For the Death of 165 Schoolgirls in Iran?
By David Meadows Lanesboro, MN U.S. forces carried out a precision missile strike on Saturday February 28, 2026, in Minab, Iran. The target of this strike was an Iran Revolutionary Guard Corp. (IRGC) naval base. Iranian state TV claims an all-girls school was struck in the attack, resulting in 165 young girls being killed. The first thing that needs to be said is that the … [Read more...]