Birth Announcement: Mason Mingo Kingsley
Welcome to the world Mason Mingo Kingsley with a head full of hair! Mason was born on June 18, 2020, at 9:21 a.m. at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. He weighed 7 lb 5 oz and was 19-1/2” long. Parents are Mingo and Mindy Kingsley of Harmony. Grandparents are Kerry and Jane Kingsley and Brad and Sheri Osmonson, all of Harmony. … [Read more...]
SWCD Forest Field Day July 29
On July 29, 2020, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a field day to explore how different forest management techniques can affect the health of your forest and how you can gauge your progress througah the years. Learn the types of plant communities found on a site and identify trees and plants that will thrive depending on the site … [Read more...]
Joke of the Week
We keep hearing that our readers want to read something on the lighter side; something that makes them smile. With that said, we are launching a new weekly feature that we hope our readers will embrace with their own contributions. Feel free to send us your jokes at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. Please keep in mind that we want for these jokes to be tasteful and … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Hunter Lee Senne
Hunter Lee Senne was born to Austin and Christina Senne, of Ostrander, Minn., on May 23, 2020. Hunter weighed 6 lb 13 oz. They were welcomed home by fur babies Dodo and Murphy. Proud grandparents are Ricky and Susan Brand of Nowthen and Lee and Jane Senne of Mabel. … [Read more...]
Joke of the Week
We keep hearing that our readers want to read something on the lighter side; something that makes them smile. With that said, we are launching a new weekly feature that we hope our readers will embrace with their own contributions. Feel free to send us your jokes at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. Please keep in mind that we want for these jokes to be tasteful and … [Read more...]
Cattlemen’s Club serving up steak in Lanesboro
On Monday, June 29, 2020, the Fillmore County Cattlemen’s Club will be hosting their 39th annual steak fry from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Sylvan Park in Lanesboro, Minn. In the event there is inclement weather, the event will be hosted in Lanesboro Community Center. They will be offering options of drive-thru, carry-out, and seating available in the park. This year, they will be … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on July 7
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Masks will be required. If you don’t have one of your own, one will be provided by the Red Cross. No guests will be allowed at the drive, and everyone will need to have an appointment (no walk-ins will be accepted). All donors will be required to … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Trent Wayne and Jon Henry Schmidt
Trent Wayne and Jon Henry were born to Nick and Sara Schmidt, of Des Moines, Iowa, on May 24, 2020. Trent weighed 6 lb 5 oz and Jon weighed 7 lb 5 oz. They were welcomed home by fur babies Brita, Taylor and Zeke. Proud grandparents are Pat and Joyce Schmidt of Lanesboro. … [Read more...]
A little of this, a little of that
Lots of things have changed since the pandemic started. Alcohol sales have gone up 141%. Online sales of pajamas have gone up 143% . Sales of bras and long pants have gone way down. You can draw your own conclusions from this information. Having plenty of time at home, I made this list to get myself organized before the world opens up again. To Do List 1. Organize my … [Read more...]