To the Editor, This year, more than ever, there is a need for donations to your local Salvation Army.  Donations made locally provide services to Fillmore County residents.  Consider making a donation in your community at one of the following opportunities: Bell ringing for the Red Kettle will occur in Preston at F & M Bank and then Preston Foods on Friday, December 18 … [Read more...]

To the Editor, Trump tirelessly lies to his cult followers that he won the election and polls say most Republicans believe him. One hundred twenty-six Republican legislators, including Jim Hagedorn, signed onto the recent attempt to subvert the will of the American people and The Constitution with a no evidence lawsuit seeking to throw out tens of thousands of legal votes. … [Read more...]

To the Editor, Rep. Jim Hagedorn took an oath, when he was sworn in as 1st District Congressman in 2018, to defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.  It is the same oath I took when I was sworn in as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Solomon Islands in 1979 – the same oath taken by those who enlist in the military or are elected to office across this … [Read more...]

Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Our team at the Fillmore County Journal is excited to introduce a completely new feature in this week’s newspaper that is geared toward our next generation of readers. Over the past few years, parents have asked us to include something interactive in the newspaper for their children.  Do you remember the … [Read more...]

To the Editor, The coronavirus pandemic has been unkind to a lot of industries, and unfortunately, the agriculture industry has been no exception. As the owner of Marzolf Implement, I know firsthand the struggle farmers are facing to recover from the devastating economic impact of the past year, in addition to the impact of bad weather. On top of all of that, a policy … [Read more...]

To the Editor, Donald Trump claims the election was rigged, the fix was on! He was robbed! Sorry Donny, you lost fair and square, big time. You lost because millions of good Republicans and real conservatives were fed up with your antics, vulgarities, tweeting, golfing, and total lack of leadership during the current pandemic. You ridiculed people for wearing masks, encouraged … [Read more...]

Hello Mr./Mrs. Editor, I don’t read the paper often, but if there’s something that catches my attention, I will read through the whole story. Specifically, the one that talked about the bear that was shot near Lewiston. I think that your way of telling the information is incredible. The titles, the paragraphs, all of it. I wish I knew how to do it. It would make my school … [Read more...]

When the history of this era is written, special attention should be reserved for the prominent U.S. politicians who dismissed or misrepresented the COVID-19 pandemic for political purposes. The coronavirus has wreaked untold suffering and damage to this country through the deaths it’s caused, the illness it’s produced, the strain it has placed on the lives and well-being of … [Read more...]

By Steve Zmyewski Houston, Minn. According to the Apostle Paul, who was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian Church, in JESUS’ sacrificial love for the church, “the church was to be set apart from the sinful world and found in GOD’S KINGDOM (sanctification).” The 2016 and 2020 Presidential elections have boldly demonstrated differently as many Christian … [Read more...]

Publisher, Fillmore County Journal Throughout 2020, so many businesses have faced extraordinary challenges.  Some have been closed.  Others have been restricted in capacity.  The supply chain collapsed.  So many things happened in 2020 that we have never experienced before.  It’s been an emotional rollercoaster. And along with those challenges, decisions had to be made on … [Read more...]

By Jason Sethre Over the past several weeks, the Fillmore County Journal has received a lot of phone calls and e-mails relating to an adjustment in population figures in the COVID-19 reports published in the newspaper. In this report, we show the cities/zip codes, population, total cases and cases as a percent of population.  This report is always based on the most current … [Read more...]

By Tim Penny - President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation This time of year is traditionally a time of giving. Minnesotans in particular are known for their charitable contributions – a fact that was solidified recently during Give to the Max Day when Minnesotans set a record by giving more than $30 million to local schools and nonprofits. In addition to November … [Read more...]

Publisher Fillmore County Journal This past couple of weeks has been chock full of anxiety. Reports of a rise in COVID-19 cases has put people on edge.  Even without any government restrictions, people have taken it upon themselves to prevent the spread of the virus. And, while all of the national media attention is laser focused on the coronavirus, there’s another very … [Read more...]

To the Editor, In my family, we started a tradition on Thanksgiving of tracing our hand on construction paper, cutting it out and writing something we were thankful for on it. Initially, the hands were supposed to have eyes, beaks and feet to make it look like a turkey but now they are just hands with many thanks. It is fun and interesting to look at them through the years … [Read more...]

To the Editor, As we wait for Governor Walz to start the next wave of restrictions, a thought occurs to me. We as Minnesotans have done everything he has asked, including lockdowns and mask wearing. But the COVID numbers keep going up. After listening to his press conference a few weeks ago, l feel that he is ignoring the elephant in the room. He said that we were doing good … [Read more...]