Fillmore County Journal

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Lyle E. Julson

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Lyle E. Julson, 78, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died on the morning of Thursday, February 24, 2022, right before chore time, between one quiet breath and another. He was born to Elgar and Virginia (Wadsworth) Julson at his family farm in Clayton Township. He was the last survivor of brothers Erland, Roger, Milo, Rolland, and Kenny, and three sisters Evelyn, Hazel, and … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project If you try it, you just might like it

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By Delaney Alden When I was in elementary school, my parents made me do many sports. They would try to coax me into doing a certain sport, or sign me up for a sport without my knowledge.  Of course this angered me every time because back then I was scared to try new things or scared I would be bad at the sport. They would even bribe me with a puppy or a gift if I went out and … [Read more...]

A busy guy in Grand Meadow

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Grand Meadow resident Travis Warmka is a busy guy, but that’s how he likes it. As owner of three local businesses (J & S Repair, JCB, and Featherlite Graphics), Travis never has to worry about sitting idle and bored. He recently took a few minutes to answer some questions about how he stays busy. Travis is the owner of J & S Repair, which operates from locations in … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project Sex and gender: is there a difference?

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By Rainn Meyer We all know that sex and gender are similar but are they the same thing? Let’s look at the definition of sex on Google: “either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.” Now let’s do the same for gender: “either of the two sexes (male and female), … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project The prevention of the dog meat trade

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By Delaney Alden The dog meat trade is a very sad issue in today’s world that needs to be prevented and stopped.Today thousands and thousands of dogs are prepared to be slaughtered and used for dog meat in countries such as Nigeria, Switzerland, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Cambodia, and South Korea. Unfortunately, eating canines is legal in these countries and is done in many … [Read more...]

Dale R. Lamp

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Dale R. Lamp, age 64, of Bloomington, Minn., formerly of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn., due to respiratory failure resulting from COVID. Dale was born on May 25, 1957, in Rochester, Minn., to Robert and Jeanne (Champine) Lamp.  Dale graduated from Grand Meadow School in 1975 and … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project Girls wrestling

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By Diann Smith GMLOS Bulldogs have started its first ever girls wrestling team this year. I have had the honor of being the captain for the girl’s team and it has been so much fun. The team is made up of 8 girls including Megan Owens, Karina Lee, Megan Geier, Mackenzie Armogost, Emma Hemann, Delaney Alden, Brandy Christian, and myself. All the girls are just starting this … [Read more...]

Audrey Queensland

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Audrey Marjorie Queensland was born January 22, 1927, in Bennington Township, Mower County.  On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, she passed away at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center.  Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow.  Funeral services for Audrey will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2021, with reviewal … [Read more...]