Large handkerchiefs and a two-gallon crockery jug were indispensable, and the cistern certainly satisfied while shocking grain, according to Anita Lee (Hartman) Palmquist while describing her childhood on a Houston County farm in Pleasant Valley near Hokah during the late 1920s and early ‘30s. All youngsters were expected to handle age-appropriate farm work – either alone or … [Read more...]
Negotiation or WWIII
By Tim Ryan Preston, MN I recently finished reading a book by Lesley Blume titled “Fallout.” It’s a book about another book titled “Hiroshima” by John Hersy. Fallout describes the difficulty Hersey had in researching and then publishing “Hiroshima.” Hersey presents a graphic description of the detonation of the bomb that the U.S. called “Little Boy” above the city of … [Read more...]
Connect with SMIF at regional events this June
By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), our tagline is “Collaborating for Regional Vitality.” Whether we are working with partners in early childhood, economic development or community vitality, we do our best to complement what others are doing in those arenas so that collectively we can have … [Read more...]
Announcement from Sheriff Mark Inglett
As I approach 33 years in law enforcement, I have decided not to seek another term as your sheriff. It was not an easy decision for me. It’s been an honor and privilege to lead the Houston County Sheriff’s Office forward for nearly eight years. The staff at the Sheriff’s Office is filled with knowledgeable and dedicated people. I am proud of them and the accomplishments we … [Read more...]
Contra John Torgrimson, “When facts and truths don’t mix”
By Nathan Rider Chatfield, MN There is a distinction between subjective and objective. A light-bulb may appear to a person yellow, and to another as blue, not necessarily due to the objective truth of the color of the bulb, but as perceived, received and processed by each viewer. Women see thousands of more colors than men. But to jump from that to saying that the … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Job shadowing experience is a win for area students and businesses
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com This past week, we had an awesome day on the schedule. It was Tuesday, April 26, 2022. On this day, we were scheduled to present the 2022 Teacher of the Year award to Stacey Schultz, a 2nd grade teacher at Spring Grove Public Schools. She didn’t know it, but her staff, her students, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Planting the seed
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley Have you ever had this experience? You walk up to someone you know and ask “How are you?” The person answers, “Well, I lost my job last week. My spouse left me. I haven’t been able to sleep lately. My daughter fell and broke her arm in two places, and my … [Read more...]
What does it take to be important in America?
By Lee Hamilton Maybe it’s the perspective a long life brings, but I find myself eyeing with some skepticism the glut of “personal brands” that assault us every day on television, in print, and through social media. Entertainers, celebrities, politicians striving for acclaim, artists and writers who’ve mastered the public-relations game, journalists and media stars who are … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor – about Ukraine…
Letter about Ukraine... To the Editor, It is past time for we, the United States and our NATO allies, to stop this criminal abomination happening in Ukraine. We must attack with a vengeant fury. Russia is commiting crimes Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin would approve of. Hitler and Stalin are now payng the price in hell, which will be the final residence of Vladimir … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor – about registering to vote…
Letter about registering to vote... To the Editor, The total population of Fillmore County as of the 2020 census is 21,228 people. Of this total 24.7% were under 18 years of age. So, the number of eligible voters was 15,985. Of these eligible voters, only 82% are registered to vote. This is a pretty high percentage and Minnesota is known for great voter turnout. But that’s … [Read more...]