Fillmore County Journal

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One Moment, Please… Cite your sources

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For me, it feels like right now people are edgy.  More than ever before. And, the upcoming general election doesn’t help matters.  November 3 can’t get here fast enough. With that said, the Fillmore County Journal has taken it upon ourselves to expect more of those submitting Letters to the Editor or guest commentaries. We are getting back to English 101.  When making … [Read more...]

Letter about a special thanks to the August 17 commentarians…

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In the Monday, August 17, 2020, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, there was a guest commentary submitted by Jane Peck titled “Electing politicians who care about people’s lives.”  In Peck’s commentary, she said that State Representative Greg Davids doesn’t have “experience or work in teaching.” State Rep. Davids offered the following correction: “Regarding Ms. Peck’s … [Read more...]

Electing politicians who care about people’s lives

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By Jane Peck Lanesboro, MN In this time of life and death due to illness and violent policing, it is helpful to wonder how we can elect politicians who appreciate that laws can save or cost lives.  We need politicians that understand their solemn responsibility to vote for measures that promote life and health. A few examples might help. NewYork  Governor Cuomo is … [Read more...]

No, the Bible is not a textbook

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By Pastor David Stoeger Preston and Wykoff UMC Wykoff, Minn. Looking back at growing up in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) and having spent four years of my general education in the denomination – these folks are the people who first introduced me to the scriptures. I would describe the LCMS as theologically ridged and heavily doctrine focused. The Bible … [Read more...]

Expressing my conscience

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By Pastor Norm Omodt, Retired Chatfield, MN Sometimes I feel a need to express what’s on my conscience. This is one of those times. I have sometimes voted Republican, though usually not in recent years.  But I am hopeful for a respectful Republican candidate for President.  We certainly don’t have that now.  Some issues are more personal to me than others. Right now, … [Read more...]

My story of COVID-19

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By Mark Revord Minneapolis, MN I am age 59, in good physical condition, and a married father of two. My wife Kathy’s mother is JoAnn Miller, who lives in Preston, Minn. My COVID symptoms started late on Saturday night, March 28, with a fever that caused uncontrollable shivering, that was less than fun. I immediately quarantined in our basement for nine days. I had body … [Read more...]

One Moment, Please… Problems with USPS?

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Many of our readers receiving the Fillmore County Journal outside of the immediate area of Fillmore County, Houston County, and Mower County have been noticing a tremendous delay in the delivery of this newspaper (and other newspapers, from what I’m hearing around the industry). We know this because our office receives phone calls on a daily basis from upset subscribers … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Letter about saving our post office

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To the Editor, My wife and I have homes in Minneapolis and Lanesboro, but we have been living in our Lanesboro home since mid-March to reduce the likelihood of catching COVID-19. I am 68 years old and vulnerable to the virus because of underlying health concerns. Essential items such as clothing, food and prescriptions are delivered to reduce the frequency of visiting stores. … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Letter about revolution can happen in USA…

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To the Editor, Venezuelan warns Americans:  Statues coming down is where revolutions start. “Venezuelans recognize signs of a communist takeover better than most anyone.” Elizabeth Rogliani, an actress from Venezuela living in the U.S., told followers on TikTok why she is concerned to see statues being torn down and roads being renamed in America. “Why do I even worry about … [Read more...]