By David Webb, MD Lanesboro, MN Tired of being told what to do by experts? Perfectly understandable. After all, highly educated, experienced individuals have time and again been completely wrong about things – to the dismay and often detriment of us all. That said, I would add that we might do well to differentiate true from self-proclaimed expertise and not to disparage … [Read more...]
Letter about Sarah Kruger…
To the Editor, As a paraprofessional educator, I welcome the thought of a sensible, practical, well-informed, and determined young woman running for the Minnesota State Senate 28 seat. Her name is Sarah Kruger. Let me share with you why you owe it to yourself, your children, and your grandchildren to vote for Sarah. Sarah is running against incumbent Senator Jeremy … [Read more...]
Letter about August 24 Jeff Erding commentary on Democrat Leftists…
To the Editor, Another commentary from Jeff Erding still grinding away on how radical and leftist Democrats are. I thought maybe he wanted to reintroduce 1953’s McCarthyism where most anyone that ever attended a socialist gathering was suspected of being communist, but no, he now pinpoints only radical leftist Democrats have Marxist/Socialist leanings. Being a … [Read more...]
The phony criticism of history and our ancestors
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...]
Truth and Facts: Anathema to Democrat Leftists
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…
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
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…
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...]
One Moment, Please… Recognizing teachers in 2020
This week is special because it is Teacher Appreciation Week. Each year for the past four years, the Fillmore County Journal has published a section dedicated to recognizing area teachers. Historically, with our circulation solely focused on Fillmore County, we would only recognize teachers working in the six school districts within the county. With our newspaper’s … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Through the years
Thinking back through the past years of my high school career caused a whirlwind of emotions. Even though the school year isn’t technically over, I think now is a good time to look back on the good and not so good moments of these past couple of years. I started my education at Lanesboro, I grew up with people who I’m sure will be lifelong friends. I formed such a strong … [Read more...]