The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) is bringing its exciting mix of education and entertainment to Preston Public Library! RAD Zoo’s informative, engaging, and interactive program will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23. The program is fun for all ages and designed to instill a greater understanding of these unique animals and the incredible lives they … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Echo chambers
In last week’s issue of the Fillmore County Journal, there was a Letter to the Editor crafted by Aaron Bishop of Harmony and he concluded his piece with the statement “Avoid echo chambers. Cheers.” I’ve been meaning to write a commentary about echo chambers, a newer phrase (to me) I first heard on Minnesota Public Radio about two months ago. During a talk show on MPR, one … [Read more...]
Meet the interim auditor/treasurer
Carrie Huffman was appointed by the county board of commissioners on June 7 to serve as the interim auditor/treasurer. She will serve as A/T until the end of the elected term of Shirl Boelter, who resigned on May 31. Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, told the board on June 7 that Carrie Huffman is the right person with the knowledge needed for the job. Kohn recognized that the … [Read more...]