A few weeks ago, a Rochester Post-Bulletin reporter contacted me regarding my thoughts on a report presented by the Minnesota Center for Rural Policy & Develop-ment (MCRPD) in April 2023. I told the reporter I was glad he contacted me, because I had actually sent an email to Julie Tesch, president & CEO of the MCRPD. I shared my email to Julie with the P-B reporter, … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, August 8, 2023 – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing concern over recent policy changes and rate hikes affecting local and rural newspapers. In July, the USPS eliminated the use of sack containers for newspapers and other periodicals and will now only accept newspapers … [Read more...]

Letter about too many lanterns... To the Editor, Relay for Life 2023 was held in Fountain on July 28. Around here we show up and offer support after diagnoses of cancer. Most of us have connections to the uncertainties, suffering, and pain of cancer. Looking around the long oval walking track that was lit by lanterns on both sides, my friend said, “Too many lanterns.” … [Read more...]

The newspaper business has been a part of my life for nearly 40 years, dating back to my early days as a Post-Bulletin route carrier. As many in our industry would say, “I have ink in my blood.” It’s truly a privilege to do what I do; to work with the people I work with.  We have an amazing team that continuously strives to improve both our content and our presentation of … [Read more...]

Opinions expressed here are those of the author and not of the Fillmore County Journal. By Pastor Norm Omodt, Retired Chatfield, MN I write this last commentary for 4 reasons. First: To help a few million people better  understand  who President Trump is.  He has a Border Line Personality, according to Doctors of Psychology,  which means he can’t function as normally as … [Read more...]

President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation July marks one of my favorite months at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). It is the time of year when we get to distribute more than 20,000 books to organizations that work with young children in our 20-county region. The importance of early literacy cannot be overstated. Not only does it build a strong … [Read more...]

Opinions expressed here are those of the author and not of the Fillmore County Journal. Letter about Houston School District 294 Referendum... To the Editor, I live in Winona County but my property lies within District 294 for taxation.  The district is holding an election on a referendum totaling over $30 million on August 8, 2023.  I consider this referendum to be … [Read more...]

Opinions expressed here are those of the author and not of the Fillmore County Journal. Letter about 92 with gratitude... To the Editor, Most of the elderly that I know seem to be grateful. Maybe they also have more time to express it. As I got older, I became more and more angry at all the things I could not do. Then I wised up and thought of all the things I COULD do. … [Read more...]

Opinions expressed here are those of the author and not of the Fillmore County Journal. By Sen. Steve Drazkowski Judging by the feedback I have been getting, many of you are aware of the proposal to create a new national park in southern Minnesota. The park would have been called Driftless National Park, and it was the brainchild of a man named Sean Macaday, a meteorologist … [Read more...]

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com First, I want to say that my beef with the USPS has nothing to do with anyone at a local level. Our local USPS postmasters, clerks and route drivers are absolutely wonderful to work with.  They are dedicated, and they truly care about providing the best possible service. My issues are with … [Read more...]