Fillmore County Journal

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The phony criticism of history and our ancestors

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By Stan Gudmundson Peterson, MN I absolutely despise what the radical left is doing to America and the world today.  Tearing down statues, monuments, and trying to destroy history, good and bad, is much like Mao Tse-Tung’s ‘Cultural Revolution’ in its destruction of the old.  As if history can be changed.  Their beliefs about and attitudes toward the past are silly.  … [Read more...]

Historic memories of Fillmore County; Bird’s eye view of Preston 125 years ago

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Today we’re viewing the Mighty Root River from afar and not only that, it is 125 years ago when the scene looked liked this! We all know by now that our poet and photographer friend, Aaron L. Sleyster, spent much of his time writing about and photographing his beloved Root River and the iron bridges that once spanned it. The picture you see today accompanied his lovely poem … [Read more...]

Truth and Facts: Anathema to Democrat Leftists

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Radical Leftists who now control the Democrat party complain about lies, but they really don’t mind them at all; witness the misinformation they spread regarding the Russian Collusion hoax, recent looting and rioting in Democrat controlled cities, and the cruel policies enforced by Democrat Governors when they needlessly forced COVID patients into nursing homes. No, what … [Read more...]

Letter about Democrats For Anarchy (DFA) not DFL…

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  To the Editor, Democrats For Anarchists (DFA) not DFL As we near election day it becomes clear to anyone paying attention that the Democratic party clearly represents anarchy more than any other cause or movement.  Their recent partnering with Marxist organizations of Antifascist, (Antifa) and Black Lives Matter, (BLM) represents their efforts of “fundamentally … [Read more...]

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...]