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Friendship Wagon Train - 34 years on the trail
By Charlene Corson Selbee
charlene@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Friendship Wagon Train
has enjoyed over 34 years on the
trail in Southern Minnesota and
Northeast Iowa. Since the closure
of Camp Winnebago five years ago,
the funds raised go to Minnesota
Special Olympics. Over the past
three decades, the group has raised
over a half million dollars. This year
they estimate raising an estimated
$20,000.
“The most we have raised in one
year was $40,000,” assistant to the
wagon master Monica Davis said.
One hundred percent of the funds
raised support Minnesota Special
Olympic programs. The Friendship
Wagon Train does not use any dona-
tions for administrative fees. Par-
ticipants pay for their own expenses
and communities come together to
provide a venue for overnight camp-
ing and feed the participants during
the ride. Fire Departments assist by
hauling water to the wagon train
and filling up the group’s water tank.
The ride started in Kasson,
Fountain prepares for Relay for Life New city administrator
By Wanda Hanson
wanda@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Council member Colleen
Fohrenbacher discussed last
minute details of the upcoming
Relay for Life at the regular City
of Fountain Council meeting
July 6. The Relay for Life will be
held in Fountain August 19 from
4 p.m. to about midnight. Most
activities will take place at the
city park; a dinner will be held at
the community center.
Fohrenbacher asked if the
silent auction could be held in
the fire hall since she expects a
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Check out those comfy bucket seats in that wagon.
large amount of items. Coun-
cil members will contact the
fire chief about the possibility.
Donated auction items will be
arriving August 8; the items will
be stored at the community cen-
ter and the city office until the
event. City Clerk Mary Tjepkes
volunteered to help with the
silent auction.
The route for the walk was
discussed; with several highways
running through the city, the
council was unsure where they
could close streets for the walk.
Tjepkes will set up a meeting
with Preston Police Chief Blaise
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Sass to plan the route; the county
will most likely need to be con-
sulted as well. Colleen empha-
sized that the committee wants
to have the walk begin at the
park.
A source for portable sound
equipment at the park is needed
as well as a flatbed trailer to be
used as a stage in the park. Coun-
cil members will be contacting
citizens for help with the items.
Colleen also checked to see if
groups will need permits to set
up tents and sell items along the
route of the walk that evening.
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settles into new position
By K aren R eisner
karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
In early June, the Preston City
Council hired Ryan Throckmor-
ton as the new city administra-
tor. He was one of four appli-
cants interviewed for the position.
Throckmorton brings both his
past experience working with the
city of Preston and youth to his
new job. He expects the transition
to be smoother, due to his years of
experience with the city.
He is a graduate of Fillmore
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Minn., on June 18 and wound its
way through Hayfield, Waltham,
Brownsdale, Austin, Rose Creek,
Adams, LeRoy, and ended up at the
Michael and Juliann Mueller farm
outside of Lime Springs, Iowa, on
June 24.
Every year the community is
invited to come out to see the horses
and visit with the riders. Donations
are accepted the week of the ride.
Each day the group rides approxi-
mately 15-20 miles. On Wednesday,
the route was longer due to a wrong
turn. The assistant to the wagon
master shared that there were a lot
of tired riders at the end of the day.
There were up to 12 teams this
year, whereas, in previous years,
there have been over 20 teams par-
ticipating in the ride. “Folks are
getting older, and the cost of fuel to
get here kept some home,” explained
John Davis, the ride’s wagon master.
Some teams join the ride for just a
day or two.
About 10 horseback riders ride at
the beginning and end of the wagon
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Central, after which he studied
real estate and worked for a time
as a realtor. Since taking on the
responsibilities of city adminis-
trator, he has received a lot of
positive feedback from the com-
munity.
For 12 years he successfully
worked through issues facing the
Preston Ambulance Service. In
that position he managed to help
merge the Lanesboro Ambulance
Service into Preston’s. Preston
took legal ownership of Lanes-
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City of Lanesboro supports its local entrepreneurs • Discussed sidewalk replace-

By Wanda Hanson
A common theme at the
Lanesboro City Council meet-
ing on July 5 was the support
of local businesses. Joe Goetz-
ke reported that the EDA has
been working on a Short Term
Business Interruption Loan;
this loan would be available to
business owners when natural
disasters, pandemic or street
construction interrupt their
business operations. Intended
to be a quick, simple loan to
cover items such as utilities,
rent or employee salaries. The
loans would have a limit of
$5,000 at 0% interest.
The council also looked at
helping Sparrow Valley Proper-
ties with funding as it attempts
to renovate the old Method-
ist Church property into nine
apartments. The council is con-
sidering a $50,000 tax abate-
ment for the property and
applying for a $75,000 loan
from MiEnergy. The city would
procure the loan at 1% interest
for seven years and offer it to
the developer at 2% interest for
the same time period. During
During the new business
portion of their meeting, the
council continued to support
business as they addressed
liquor licensing. At this time,
the types of liquor licenses and
number of licenses allowed in
the city are unclear. This will
be clarified by staff before work
can be completed on the ordi-
nance.
The tobacco licensing ordi-
nance is out of date; it was
suggested that the ordinance
reference state statute rather
than naming an age in the ordi-
nance. Both liquor and tobac-
co licensing ordinances were
tabled.
At this time, Lanesboro has
no CBD/hemp/Cannabis sales
ordinance. With the fluidity
of the issue at the state level,
Mayor Jason Resseman recom-
mended just following state
guidance at this time and table
the subject for six months.
A local hemp grower spoke
up from the audience, con-
cerned that this tabling would
affect his business. He has been
ments with Public Works
Director David Haugen; the
selling from his farm outside • Approved pay request #19 council will decide next month
of city limits, but has plans to for the new wastewater treat- whether they will be extending
open a storefront in Lanesboro ment project which will soon sidewalks or not after research-
soon. He was assured that if be going online; ing expected costs and ADA
he was following state statutes, • Approved a change order requirements.
he would have no problems as to allow the street/utility proj- The next Lanesboro City
long as he was selling from a ect to be split over the next two Council meeting will be held
storefront. years; Monday, August 1 at 6 p.m.
Still showing concern about Heard from Preston Police in the Lanesboro Communi-
local entrepreneurs, the coun- Chief Blaise Sass that a 2022 ty Center meeting room. The
cil was careful to assure the Dodge Charger had been pur- public is welcome to attend.
public that the financing of the chased, as well as new tasers;
street and utility improvements
would not result in increasing
taxes in the city.
Mike Bubany presented his
recommendation of the pro-
posal from F & M Community
Bank – a $570,000 bond issue
at a fixed rate of 3.85%. All of
the special assessments will go
to this portion of debt. This
requires that assessments get
certified this fall. Sewer and
water rates will be used to cover
this with no tax increases. After
ensuring no tax levy increase Lanesboro City Council from left to right: Mindy Albrecht-Ben-
would be incurred, the proposal son, Joe Goetzke, Mitchell Wallbridge, Chase Bakke, Mayor Ja-
was approved. son Resseman, (not visible: attorney Joe O’Koren and City Clerk
Other business Michele Peterson), and deputy clerk Darla Taylor.
In other business the council: Photo by Wanda Hanson

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the tax abatement period, the
developer would not need to
pay taxes on the property. The
developer would be responsible

Plan now
for expenses incurred in getting
the loan.
There was some confusion
on the abatement time period.

so your
Public Finance Advisor Mike
Bubany of David Drown Asso-
ciates will check on the time

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frame. Bubany advised the
council that this would still
be a bond issue that would be
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would show for the city. A pub-

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conducted as well. Bubany will

put a schedule together for the
process. The council tabled the
issue until their next meeting.
LEAN (Lanesboro Entrepre-
neurial Action Network) is the
name of the new subcommit-
tee of the EDA. New busi-
nesses will be able to access the
REV road map which clearly
lays out who to contact for
help, resources, and banks for
entrepreneurs. The EDA has
secured funding in the amount
of $225,000 which has enabled
them to hire Cathy Enerson as
its EDA director.
Alissa Oeltjenbruns of SMIF
presented details of the benefits
from SMIF’s work with the city
of Lanesboro. SMIF works in
a 20 county region and helped
1,800 businesses during the
pandemic. Oeltjenbruns shared
that SMIF has helped with
early childhood support and
the child care shortage. She
reminded the council that con-
sultant Jeff Andrews is available
to mentor and help new child-
care businesses.
The Lanesboro Library just
received 1,000 books from
SMIF. Lanesboro also received
$10,000 in a COVID grant and
$10,000 from an ability grant
as well as paint for some build-
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C OMMENTARY
Folk remedies plus that chemical blockers don’t have as
broad a spectrum blocking effect as
Relief? What sort of voodoo rite does
that involve I wondered? Simple, he
more. I take a level teaspoon of bak-
ing soda in water before I go to bed at
physical blockers. Moreover, she said, said, just use mouthwash. Once a night and never have any issues unless
By Stan Gudmundson 86%, but a 14% chance of not making the medical community does not have day, fill half a mouthwash cap with I’ve eaten more than my share of
Peterson, MN it five years. Unless you have experi- a very good understanding of the long- mouthwash and the rest with water something containing a lot of sugar, in
Over the years I’ve learned a few enced something like this you have no term effects of the chemical kinds. She and rinse three times. Full strength which case, I’ll sometimes have to take
things about health. More often than idea how huge a number 14 can be. recommended use of physical blocker mouthwash is unnecessary. Brush, another teaspoon. Unlike expensive
not, the hard way. What is a “healthy” tan? During sunscreens. These contain either zinc rinse with water, and you are done. prescription solutions that may or may
In 1997, my follow-up treatment, dermatologists oxide or titanium dioxide or both. Use If your canker sores are the regular not have long term ill-effects.
wife noticed a told me that there is no such thing. those containing both. little skin eruptions that turn into Baking soda is sodium carbonate.
nasty looking One pointed out that women who live Repeat after me. There is no such nasty sores occupied by unwelcome When it is introduced to the acid
spot on my in cloistered nunneries have skin like thing as a healthy tan. bacteria, mouthwash will kill them. in our stomachs, it results in water,
neck. I feared that of 16-year-olds even in their 70s Another problem most of us have is And you won’t have any canker sores sodium chloride (table salt) mostly,
that it might and 80s. dealing with canker sores. When I had anymore. After living most of life with and carbon dioxide. One gets carbon
be a danger- Wrinkles are primarily caused by the a retirement physical the dentist exam- these miserable things, I haven’t had dioxide burps and no more heartburn.
ous skin can- sun’s ultraviolet rays. And most skin ining me couldn’t understand why I a canker sore in more than 20 years. Finally, there have been millions of
cer. A USAF Stan cancers too. Very few of us will live was levitating, well almost anyway, out Plus, I can now eat things I couldn’t eat words written and hundreds of books
flight surgeon Gudmundson a cloistered existence, so what to do? of the dental chair when he put his before. printed, maybe thousands, about los-
removed it and Wear a hat that protects you. That’s fingers in my mouth. He had touched Next, a simple folk remedy. I some- ing weight. Twelve words describe
confirmed that it was. Melanoma. one. a particularly bad canker sore. times mention it to Mayo physicians every one of them. ‘To lose weight, the
Don’t worry he said, we caught Use sunscreen. There are essentially He apologized and said I didn’t have but they never seem to have a response. body must burn fat for energy. And
it early, you have an 86% chance of two kinds. One is a chemical blocker to put up with those if they are the It is, however, an age-old remedy wide- determination.’ That’s it. But you
living five or more years. Plus, you and the other is a physical blocker. normal kind of canker sores. If one ly used, as Italians pointed out to me would like an appetite suppressant too?
are comparatively young and healthy. Another dermatologist pointed out can call anything so miserable, normal. when I lived in Italy. Coffee works. For me anyway.
Heartburn is another annoying In spite of our many possible miser-
malady that has often bothered me ies, every day is still a gift. Hope this
One Moment, Please... assistance systems, augmented sports
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Publisher
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Newspapers started it all with sub-
scriptions.
Readers have subscribed to news-
papers for more
than four cen-
turies. The first
weekly newspa-
pers were print-
ed in Germany
in 1609.
In the early
days of newspa- Jason Sethre
per publishing,
Europeans sought news about politics
and war. I guess some things never
change.
Today, we have become inundated
with subscriptions. Everyone wants in
on the business model.
Our cell phones are not functional
without a monthly service plan.
Our Internet is part of a monthly
plan.
Then there is Amazon Prime, Net-
flix, Hulu, Disney Plus, YouTube,
Editorial Cartoon
remember when there were only a few
channels on TV, you had to turn a
dial to change channels, and children
served as a voice-activated remote con-
trol.
And, then there are options to order
clothes, razors, food, and health sup-
plements.
Of course, we can’t forget about
all of the software that is subscrip-
tion-based. Anyone who works with
Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, or
Adobe products knows what I’m talk-
ing about.
The list goes on, and I know this is
not all inclusive.
At some point, it seems that this
plethora of options will break the
bank. Yes, we have more options to
choose from, but at what cost?
As if we didn’t need more subscrip-
tion opportunities, we have another
possibility on the horizon.
According a July 2020 article pub-
lished on www.forbes.com, BMW auto
manufacturer announced that they
were exploring offering subscriptions
for “features like advanced driver
periods mentioned ranging from one
month to three years.”
Did they say heated seats? Yes, they
did.
So, you could purchase a vehicle
that has heated seats, but then have to
pay a subscription fee to activate the
heated seats.
In this article, Ford Motor Com-
pany was asked if they would charge
for heated seats, and Ford’s CEO said
not at this time.
If BMW can make it fly, others will
follow.
After Netflix ran movie rental titan
Blockbuster into the ground with their
game-changing business model, others
jumped onto the streaming platform
bandwagon to make a buck or two.
In the meantime, if you are lucky
enough to have heated seats in your
vehicle, enjoy them for free for as long
as possible. Somebody may want you
to pay for them in the future.
But, when you are thinking about
all of these subscriptions you have
to pay for each year, just remember
this... you can still receive the Fillmore
County Journal for free. And, that’s a
rarity these days.
Mayor Prestby submits letter
of resignation
CANTON, MN – On July 5, stating it has received and accepted
2022, the City of Canton received Mayor Prestby’s resignation, which will
written communication from Mayor occur during the council’s regular July
Nicholas (Nick) Prestby of his intent 13 meeting. Additionally, the coun-
to resign from his position as mayor. cil must declare the vacant position
“Due to recent health issues, I am exists and discuss the appointment
sadly informing you all that I am process for an individual to execute
resigning as the mayor, effective imme- the remainder of Mayor Prestby’s two-
diately today,” Prestby stated, in a letter year term, which expires on December
addressed to the citizens of Canton, 31, 2022. Until such appointment is
city council and its employees. “It has made, Acting Mayor Cindy Shanks
been an honor to be able to serve the will preside over the council.
city for the last year and a half.” The City of Canton thanks Mayor
As outlined in Minnesota Statutes, Prestby for his service and wishes him
the city council must pass a resolution well.
Government this Week
Monday, July 11
•Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m.
•Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.
•Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.
•Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.
•Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.
•City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.
•Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.
•Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12
•Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.
•Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.
•Eitzen City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.
•Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13
•Canton City Council, Town Hall, 6 p.m.
•Mabel City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.
•Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.
•Chatfield School Board, Forum Room, 7 p.m.
•Lanesboro School Board, Forum Room, 7 p.m.
Monday, July 18
•Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 6 p.m.
•Caledonia School Board, High School Room A154, 6 p.m.
•Kingsland School Board, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m.
•Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.
•Spring Grove School Board, Media Center, 7:30 p.m.

*Schedule subject to change.

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OBITUARIES
Dorothy M. Landin
Dorothy M. Landin, 96, passed
away peacefully on July 1, 2022,
at the Green Lea Senior Liv-
ing in Mabel,
Minn.
D o r o -
thy Mae
was born
to Tilford
and Emma
Josephine
(Karlsbraat- Dorothy M.
en) Housker Landin
on June 23,
1926, near Riceford, Minn. She
was baptized and confirmed at
Our Saviour’s of Riceford and
attended the Riceford School
until high school. She gradu-
ated from Mabel High School in
1944.
Upon graduation, Dorothy
moved to Rockford, Ill., where
her friends Norma and Helen
(Larson) lived and worked in the
ammunition plant. She returned
to Mabel and married Murrel
Olson in 1946. They ran the
Mobil station on the north end of
Main Street until their divorce in
1953. At that time, Dorothy went
to live with her only sister, Mar-
garet, in La Crosse, Wis., while
attending the La Crosse Beauty
School. She worked in beauty
salons in Columbus, Wis., and
Rochester, Minn., before open-
ing her own Vogue Beauty Salon
in Lanesboro, Minn., and later
in Mabel, Minn. It was there
that she met a young body shop
owner, Mel Landin. They were
married on January 21, 1961,
and spent 49 years together until
Mel’s passing on July 12, 2010.
To this union were Mel’s chil-
dren Ronald and Judith, and
together they had a daughter,
Debra. Besides being a business
owner and homemaker, Doro-
thy enjoyed gardening, quilting,
sewing, knitting, and rosemal-
ing. She and Mel liked to camp
and did some traveling during
retirement. A major accomplish-
ment, at age 54, was receiv-
ing her diploma with honors
from WWTI. After many years,
she retired as a cook from the
Mabel-Canton School District.
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In 2001, after living in Mabel
for nearly 50 years, Mel and
Dorothy moved to Osceola, Wis.,
to be closer to Debbie’s fam-
ily. Dorothy returned to Mabel
in 2019 where she resided at
the Meadows and most recently,
Green Lea Senior Living.
Dorothy belonged to Mabel /
First Lutheran and was a lifetime
member of the American Legion
Auxiliary.
She is survived by Ronald
Landin, Judy Foss, and Debra
(David) Landin-Cooper, six-
grandchildren and their fami-
lies: Josiah and Peyton Caster-
ton (JR), Noah Casterton, Shad
Foss (Dawson), Troy and Lana
Landin (Stephanie and Dusty
and family, Nicole and family),
Mark Landin (Caleb and Sam),
Rachel Foss and family, Cass’s
daughters and family, nephews
Dale Harkness, Don (Trish)
Harkness and family, and Dave
(Connie) Housker and family;
nieces Cherryl Housker, Nancy
(Bob) Leistikow, Mary Klimesh,
Mary Harkness and family, and
Donna Harkness; great-nieces
Kate (Pat) Walsh and family and
Sara (Abhijat) Pochanayon and
family; and sister-in-law Mary
Henrikson.
Dorothy was preceded in
death by her parents, husband
Mel, grandsons Wade and Cass
Foss, brothers Raymond (Lois
Peterson) Housker, Jerome (Julia
Glasrud) Housker, Paul (Loyes
Ramlo) Housker, and Gerald
(Ardyce Flaten) Housker; sister
Margaret and Forest Harkness,
nephews Darryl Harkness and
John Klimesh; and niece Sonja
Lien.
A special thank you to family
and friends whom have touched
her life. Dorothy’s family appre-
ciated all the love, care, kindness,
and compassion given to mom at
the Meadows, Green Lea Senior
Living, Winneshiek Medical
Center, and Moments Hospice.
Our thanks to Mengis Funer-
al Home for assisting with the
arrangements. As per her wishes,
Dorothy will be cremated and a
private family interment will be
held at a later date.
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OBITUARIES
Jon Hill
Jon Hill, 82 of Houston,
passed away May 6, 2022, at
Valley View Healthcare and
Rehab in Houston.
Jon was born December 9,
1939, at Grandview Hospital in
La Crosse to Richard and Ruby
(Egland) Hill.
Jon grew up in Houston,
graduated from Houston High
School in 1960, and attended
Winona State University.
He owned and operated Hill
Building and Construction,
and Jon’s Home Center, both
in Houston, and Village Paint
and Paper in La Crosse. He also
worked as a coatings consultant
for Ace Hardware.
In 1976, Jon married Lorraine
Hafner; they had one son, JP
Hill.
Jon was a member of the
Houston Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, where he served as chief.
Jon was an avid golfer, spend-
ing his winters in Arizona. He
also enjoyed trips to the casino.
He is survived by his son John
“JP” (Heather), grandson Henry,
nephews Tom and Richard Hill,
and niece Cheryl Rasmussen.
He was preceded in death by
his wife Lorraine, his parents,
and his brother Jim.
He will be interred at Mount
Cavalry Cemetery in Hokah in
a private ceremony. Hoff Funeral
& Cremation Service – Hous-
ton is assisting the family with
arrangements.

Dennis Keith Reinert Rushford he worked for Badger,

Dennis Keith Reinert, 65, of
Rushford, Minn., died peace-
fully at his home on June 29,
2022.
He was
born on May
31, 1957, to
E dwa rd
Lawrence
Reinert
and Agnes
R o b e r t a Dennis Keith
Muller in Reinert
Sioux City,
Iowa. Denny grew up with seven
wonderful brothers and sisters.
He was the go-to brother of all
the siblings. Denny supported
his siblings and was always will-
ing to help them out.
Denny married Judy Darwin
in 1981 at Judy’s mom and dad’s
house in Sioux City, Iowa. They
were married for 16 years and
later divorced in 1999. They
maintained a close friendship,
and Judy became Denny’s care-
taker in 2012, when his health
began to decline. Denny and
Judy moved to Rushford, Minn.,
in 2004 to be closer to Denny’s
sister Marilyn.
Denny worked at Le Blanc,
building towers in Sioux City
as well as Wilson trailers and
semis. When Denny moved to
in La Crosse, Wis., and Anova
furnishings, in Winona, MN for
14 years.
He was a hard worker. Denny
loved working on his house. He
did beautiful carpentry and
enjoyed painting the house. He
took pride in his lawn and took
very good care of his grounds.
As a hobby, Denny would fix
cars or any type of automotive
machinery.
He is survived by his lifelong
companion Judy Darwin, son
Corey (Genell) Reinert of Sioux
City, Iowa; grandchildren Han-
nah Reinert, Hannah Jo, and
Kiley; sister Marilyn Anette Rav-
eling of Rushford, Minn., broth-
er Alan William Reinert of Sioux
City, Iowa, sister Barbra Jean
Reinert of Hastings, Minn., sis-
ter Lisa Kay Reinert of Prescott,
Wis., brother Paul Andrew Rein-
ert of Sioux City, Iowa; nieces
and nephews, and special friend
Ken Connaughty.
Dennis is preceded in death
by his parents, brother Edward
John Reinert, sister Katherine
Kristen Reinert, niece Sarah
Hunt, and nephew Tyler Hunt.
A celebration of life will be
held at a later date in Sioux City,
Iowa.

Wally Macomber
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Is He sufficient?
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart
Spring Grove Evangelical Free
Who has had this happen…
after spending an hour or more
at the grocery store getting a
million and
one things
you need
and a few
things you
don’t piled
into a cart
all the while
navigating
one two Pastor Kevin
or more Barnhart
kids who
are helpfully adding unknown
things into your cart, scream-
ing about wanting to go and
having a desperate need to fly
wildly through the aisles, only
to come to the check-out lane
and find out that your funds
were insufficient? Maybe you
left your wallet at home, the
credit card was denied, you
were $20 short, your kid was
chewing up your last $50 bill
whatever… sweat is building,
frustration is mounting and
at the end of this emotionally
wrought scene you must look
at all you had done and walk
away… the ice cream was near
a puddle anyway you tell your-
self… let’s just go…
Life can be filled with
moments when we find out
that our funds are insufficient.
Maybe after years of pouring
our heart and soul into some-
one or something it falls apart,
the relationship is fractured,
the job is lost, the insurance
won’t cover it, and at the end
the savings are gone. We must
walk away empty handed. The
world will distract and delude
us, telling us that our funds are
sufficient. After all we have lots
of letters behind our name, we
have lots of digits in our bank
account, lots of friends on our
Instagram, lots of nice cars, a
beautiful yard and home, this
world will shine up all kinds of
insufficient funds and convince
you that they are as good as
gold.
Jesus says, “Come to me I
am the way the truth and the
life,” but it is a two-way street.
Just like all of life is. Per-
haps we spend so much time
focusing on ourselves that we
can’t even begin to imagine
that Jesus can be the one stand-
ing at the register and we will
be the ones telling HIM His
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funds are insufficient. And
he didn’t just go shopping for
food, he left heaven, left his
glory, left his majesty and joy
divine and came to earth to
be born in a manger, walk in
the hot sand, feel hunger, hurt,
sorrow, and desertion. He had
to deal with some unruly kids
too, but we weren’t just throw-
ing things into the cart and
running down the aisles, we
were rude, arrogant, disbeliev-
ing and ultimately so jealous
that we crucified Him how is
that for family dysfunction….
STILL, He comes to the end
of his road and stretches open
wide his arms, offering us
everything he is… His life, His
love and His eternal salvation
and we find Him insufficient.
Ok maybe we won’t say those
exact words, but we will live
them out. We will flock after
all the things the world has to
offer. We will pour ourselves
into everything but HIM and
when he brings us His grace,
His love, His mercy, His for-
giveness, His strength, His own
blood we walk away like it
is a bad bill like Jesus Christ
not only has insufficient funds
but that HE IS insufficient.
WOW, that sounds offensive
to say, and to write, because it
is offensive. He is GOD. He
is not insufficient, and I can
argue that until the end of time
but ultimately what matters is
not if I can argue that but if
you will believe this with your
heart your soul and with all
that is in you…. let me ask you
this… If everything went away
would God be enough? Press
into that. EVERYTHING,
if EVERYTHING was taken
away and only Christ remained
if you were standing face to
face with Jesus on a barren
and broken land in a reality
in which everything else was
taken away, is Jesus enough? Is
he sufficient? Are you?
Why is that hard to answer?
Maybe it shouldn’t be…. but
it is. For me too. We love life
we love each other… Jesus has
given us his answer… You are
sufficient. Just as you are come
to him, accept him, love him,
don’t walk RUN to him…your
funds are sufficient…the only
thing left to answer, is HE?
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Peering at the Past

Waltzing on Washington’s, Roosevelt’s birthdays
By Lee Epps at age 39, dedicated his time and Eitzen was built by a local tavern
Part two of a series money to support a therapeutic cen- owner. Other dance floors were part
Dancing and dance bands pro- ter at Warm Springs, Ga., where he of community buildings that also
vided both some physical and had received treatment. Every town featured movies, stage plays and
mental relief in the nation was invited to celebrate traveling entertainers – such as the
throughout the president’s birthday (January 30) Opera House in Spring Grove. Sev-
some of the with a benefit ball, the first of which eral dance floors also served as roller
toughest, was held in 1934 and continued skating rinks like Spring Grove’s
times of the until the president’s death in 1945. Green Lantern and the Blue Moon.
20th century. At that 1934 Birthday Party Ball at And there was the possibility of
From 1929 Union Hall in Caledonia, about 400 serendipity. Between Hokah and
to 1941 was attended, danced and at 10:20 p.m. Houston, an upstairs restaurant and
the economic listened on a 12-tube RCA radio bar at Valley High Golf Course
Lee Epps
travail of the to an address from the president. became a dancing site by happen-
Great Depression, followed by The That first of what would become stance. Current nonagenarian Roger
United States fighting in World War known annually in Caledonia as Johnson of Money Creek recalled an
II (1941-1945). the Roosevelt Birthday Ball raised evening when his cousins, visiting
A Caledonia weekly newspaper $73.60 ($1,605.45 in 2022 dollars) from Oregon, asked Roger and his
published advertisements for 30 for the Warm Springs Foundation. A older brother Lyndon to take their
public dances during 1938 and 34 card party in Houston raised $20.45 instruments along to the restaurant,
dances during 1939. All 64 ads ($440 in 2022 dollars). so the family could dance as well as
touted dances in Caledonia except To help polio victims all over dine. Roger with guitar and Lyndon
for five in Freeburg. Some ven- the nation, a national founda- with accordion were such a hit that
ues had regular dance nights. An tion emerged, better known as the the owner asked them to come back
August 1937 Spring Grove news- “March of Dimes.” A cure for the the next weekend. For a few years in
Friendship Wagon Train’s wagon master John Davis has been a paper advertised a dance at Cale- dreaded disease came in 1955 with the late 1960s, it turned out to be
wagon master since 1985. donia’s Union Hall every Thursday Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine. a regular weekend occurrence with
Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee night with music by Peavey and His Some dance floors were close- the brothers playing and the patrons
Orchestra. ly associated with existing restau- dancing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The
FRIENDSHIP that have grown up on the train,” Every holiday provided an oppor- rants, such as the 44 Nite Club Johnson brothers were each paid
Continued from Page 1 explained Monica. Stephanie, the tunity for a dance at that Caledonia near Caledonia and Green Gables $15 plus dinner.
gal riding with John and Monica ballroom. In 1939, there were dances in Fountain. The Blue Moon in
explained John Davis, the ride’s joined the ride when she was 11. to celebrate New Year’s Eve, Easter,
wagon master. Some teams join She is now married with chil- Flag Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving
the ride for just a day or two. dren, the oldest being a teenager. and Christmas along with an Armi-
About 10 horseback riders ride Dustin Davis, John and Mon- stice Day Dance in 1938. Maybe
at the beginning and end of the ica’s son, participated in his first dancing was discouraged during
wagon train. Their job is to pro- wagon train when he was six Lent. Union Hall invited patrons
vide traffic control. months old. His six-year-old is to a 1938 “Last Dance before Lent,”
Teams come from all over and participating in this year’s wagon the same year Freeburg Hall hosted
many have participated for many train. a Washington’s Birthday Ball, and
years. This year there were teams Juliann Mueller shared that the 44 Nite Club (a mile west of
from Minnesota, Tennessee, she and her mother started with Caledonia) had a St. Patrick’s Dance.
South Dakota, North Dakota, the Camp Courage wagon train There was a June 1838 Election
Illinois, Louisiana, Wisconsin, in the ‘70s and joined the Friend- Dance at Union Hall, where one
and Iowa. Michael Cunningham ship Wagon Train when it broke could “enjoy the dance and watch
from Fairview, Tenn., stated, off in the ‘80s. The fourth gen- the election results as they are flashed
“This is my 19th trip up here.” eration of the Mueller family is on our bulletin board.” It went well
The teams of Belgians, Hafling- now participating in the train. enough that another Election Dance
ers, mules, and quarter horses Monica mentioned that they was held in November of that year.
draw a lot of attention and get are looking for someone to take There was also the Caledonia High Green Gables Nite Club. Dance floors, dance bands and dining
lots of loving pats from visitors. over the reins. John started as School Homecoming Dances plus were popular combinations during the 1930s and ‘40s at busi-
There are no two wagons alike, a wagon master in 1985. Their three nights of dancing during the nesses like Green Gables Nite Club in Fountain, pictured here.
some can carry a handful of son Dustin is trying to take it county fair. (not to be confused with the Green Lantern in last week’s col-
people, and some are two-seaters. over, but he needs to get to the A dance hall was a business for umn).
Some of the wagons have rubber right point in his life as many the owner, including rentals for Photo submitted
tires, and some have wooden hours are spent meeting with the private parties. But it might also
wagon wheels. There are wagons organizations and planning out host community and charity fund
with wooden buggy seats, and the route explained his mother. raisers. In the late 1930s, Union
some with car bucket seats mak- Cunningham proudly quipped, Hall was the site for benefit dances
ing for a comfortable ride. One “He’s got big feet, but he does for the American Legion (Hospital
of the wagons was built from a not fill his daddy’s shoes.” Benefit Dance), Caledonia Business
manure spreader. Donations are being accept- Women’s Club, Caledonia Baseball,
There are men and women ed until the end of August for Skating Rink, Catholic Aid Society,
drivers. One female driver is
recent college graduate, Debra
Hershberger from south of
the 2022 ride. Contact John or
Monica Davis at (507) 365-8064
to donate or for more informa-
American Legion Auxiliary and the
Caledonia Fire Department.
Caledonia was one of over 4,000
Season 15!
Mabel. Hershberger has been tion on the ride. Checks payable communities to participate in the
driving a team with her father for to Minnesota Special Olympics first of what became an annual
the past 10 years in the Friend- can be sent to John and Monica national benefit dance – the Roo-
ship Wagon Train. Davis, 10106 60th Street SW, sevelt Birthday Ball. President
“There have been a lot of kids Byron, Minn. 55920. Franklin Roosevelt, having himself
contracted polio (infantile paralysis)

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New Preston City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton is a famil-
iar face to the citizens of Preston.
Photo by Karen Reisner
PRESTON
Continued from Page 1
boro’s Ambulance Service in
October 2021. He maintains the
combined emergency service is
“working well.” It covers Preston,
Lanesboro, and Whalan areas.
As city administrator he will
oversee the new ambulance direc-
tor and looks forward to working
with him/her, when the position is
filled. Until that position is filled,
he will continue to serve as EMS
director. Throckmorton intends
to continue as an EMS volunteer.
He expects a lot of change will be
coming to Emergency Medical
Services in the future. The Preston
EMS now has 45 staff members.
Throckmorton is seated com-
fortably working out of the
same office in city hall as he
did as ambulance director. He
believes Preston’s relatively small
staff works well together on a lot
of projects. His predecessor, Joe
Hoffman, was both city admin-
istrator and general manager of
Preston Public Utilities (PPU).
The Utility is owned by the city.
Jim Bakken, who started with
the city as a lineman in 2008,
became the Public Works Direc-
tor in 2012. After the resignation
of Hoffman, Bakken’s job descrip-
tion was expanded to include
PPU General Manager.
Throckmorton will be work-
ing closely with city and util-
ity staff including Sheila Marzolf,
Debra Ebner, MariLyn Bakke,
and Gabby Kinneberg. Kinne-
berg started as tourism director in
2017 and EDA Director in late
2020.
The city council has also seen
some changes recently. Two new
members, Steve Hall and Flossie
Schultz, were appointed to fill
vacant seats in early May. Throck-
morton noted that they are fortu-
nate to have people step up to fill
those city council roles.
Preston is a veteran friendly
community. It is home to a Min-
nesota State Veterans Cemetery
and will soon be home to a state
veterans home. The Preston EMS
will likely need to respond to 100
additional calls each year from
the veterans home. Throckmorton
wants the city to be very involved
with the Veterans Home.
City staff is working together
with committed residents to grow
the Preston community. A Hous-
ing Committee was formed in
2018; it conducted a study to
develop multiple housing areas.
Two areas in process for develop-
ment of single-family homes are
Golfview Doherty First Addition for additional commercial lots,
and Blue Jay Ridge First Subdivi- which are restricted now due to
sion. Throckmorton sees a need lack of available land.
Houston County to update
comprehensive land use plan
By Charlene Corson Selbee
Houston County commission-
ers met in regular session on Tues-
day, July 5, at 9 a.m. at the historic
county courthouse in downtown
Caledonia.
Myhre led commissioners and
the public in the Pledge of Alle-
giance. Commissioners approved
the July 5 meeting agenda and
the June 28 regular board meeting
minutes.
Commissioners include Chair-
man Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter,
Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson,
and Dewey Severson.
Environmental Services Direc-
tor Martin Herrick presented the
updated contract with TKDA, a
community planning firm based in
Saint Paul, for approval. The final
changes to the agreement included
mapping and additional public
meetings. County Attorney Sam
Jandt and HR/Facilities Manager
Tess Kruger reviewed the contract.
The Comprehensive Land Use
Plan provides “a clear direction
for future land use decisions and
county services for the next 10
years and beyond.” In addition, the
agreement lists six values that will
guide the process:
• Comprehensive support for
the agricultural community.
• Support for sound environ-
mental practices that protect natu-
ral resources.
• Recognition of the presence
of valuable aggregate resources.
• Affirmation of the need to
grow, retain, and diversify the
County’s economy.
• Recognition of the need to
construct and maintain infrastruc-
ture which will foster economic
growth.
• A commitment to citizen
engagement in public processes.
“The schedule is being set up
and there will opportunities for
the public to provide input on
the comprehensive land use plan
update. We certainly welcome
the input, and it will be used to
develop the updates for the plan,”
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5:00-7:00 PM - LeRoy Lions Drive-By Brat Meal,
LeRoy Community Center
6:00 PM - Gopher State Garden Tractor Pullers at South Business Alley
7:00 PM - LeRoy Community Theater presents a Variety Show
at LeRoy Community Center
8:30 PM-12:30 AM - Street Dance featuring Red Dirt Road, on South
Broadway by Travel Lanes
Saturday, July 16
9:00 AM-12:00 PM - Garden Display (Flowers & Vegetables) by LeRoy
Garden Club, at LeRoy Public Library
9:00 AM-12:00 PM - Book Art Contest Judging at LeRoy Public Library
10:00 AM - Kid Power Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull at South Park
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10:00 AM - Tractor Pull at Northern Country Coop, Contact Kenda
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11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Kids Water Ball Fights at South Park
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1:00 PM - Bean Bag Tournament on South Broadway by Travel Lanes
2:00 PM - Bingo at LeRoy Community Center Small Room
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3:00 PM - 1st Annual John Jones Memorial Kick Ball Tournament at
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10:00 AM - Joint Ecumenical Church Service at South Park
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shared Herrick after the meeting.
“The total cost of the contract is
$75,000.”
Other business
The board approved Public
Health and Human Services Case
Aide Melissa Jordan’s assignment
to the position of eligibility worker,
B24, Step 1, effective July 18.
Kruger is authorized to conduct
a comprehensive search to replace
Jordan as Case Aide.
Houston County Engineer Brian
Pogodzinski’s request to approve
change order number 40 from
Wieser Brothers was approved
by the board. The change order
allows the landscaping allowance
materials to be moved to the tax-
exempt project resulting in a net
zero change.
that a blanket order to approve the the county conference call line
transfer was not submitted to the (312) 626-6700 enter ID: 994-
commissioners for approval at the 7297-7175 and password 368422.
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the bleaching rays of the sun. The
A GOODLY many neatly fluffed ropes of hay lay
in readiness for the next step in the
harvest.
HERITAGE Father came in for breakfast and
dressed for church. We piled into
the car as is our custom and we
By Wenda Grabau drove to our place of worship.
Father spent time teaching and
offered us relief from the heat of pecan pie and root beer floats. In
the day. I drove the tractor while
our daughter loaded the hay wagon
the evening Father received two
phone calls from our children who
with hay bales. live a distance away. It was a fit
The tractor sang its loud rumbly
song punctuated by the “kachunk,
ending for a full, satisfying day for
a Farming Father’s Day.
kachunk, kachunk, snap” of the
baler as it packed hay and tied the
knots for each bale. On and on the

Farming Father’s Day Earlier in the week, a heavy rain-

encouraging other Dads in relat-
ing to their children. Friends for
mechanical music continued until
just over 10 wagonloads of hay had
Thank you,
Melodious bird songs, bright storm nearly flattened the growing Father are a treasure. Visiting with been harvested. The work had been
to Chatfield Lutheran Church Pastor
sunshine and the wide blue sky hay crop. But with the Lord’s friends brought us all particular hard and long and hot, but it was
greeted us as my family awoke on blessing, the plants raised up suf- pleasure. worth it. Nessa, Pastor Bettsy from Our
this Father’s ficiently to allow the sharp teeth of While we spent the best of the Our girl power and the John
Day. We all the haybine to cut the young alfalfa morning in worship, the wind and Deere horsepower kept the action Saviors Lutheran Church and all the
set out to pre- and grasses emerging on our acre- sun did their jobs. They finished going in the hayfield. With Father women of the church that served
pare to attend age. With the following two days drying our new cattle fodder. Once and son-in-law, the man-power did
church. The of hot temperatures and cloudless we got home, we scurried to put on the unloading and stacking of the lunch. Pastor Joleen for her kind
grandchil- skies, the hay dried quickly. By our haying clothes and ate a light bales in the hay shed. Our style of
dren, their Father’s Day, the crop lay ready for lunch. Father gathered several hay haying takes a team effort that we words and comforting my soul.
parents, my baling. wagons, greased the baler, filled up all can feel good about at the end of
daughter and
I busied our- Wenda Grabau
Father’s machinery worked well.
The old hay rake whirred at a swift
the tractor gas tanks and we all set
out for a day of work in the sun.
the day.
After milking the cow, Father
Family of,
selves to celebrate Father’s Day. clip as the tractor pulled it along. The nearly cloudless sky spread joined the rest of us for supper. We
From all appearances we could It accomplished the task of turning over us like a canopy. The sun’s celebrated our good hay harvest Bret Christopherson
expect to spend the day happily over the swaths of silvery green hay, radiance warmed us as the wind with a variety of leftovers, fresh
with Father. exposing its verdant underside to
One of our number was con- Criss-Cross
spicuously absent from our crew. Peanut Butter Cookies
Father had not appeared. You 1 cup shortening
see, before we got up, he spent 1 cup white sugar
time reading God’s Word. Later, 1 cup brown sugar
he hitched up the hay rake to the 2 eggs, well beaten
tractor and headed off to the hay 1 teaspoon vanilla
field. The hay was ready to bale.
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Wednesdays are fun in Spring Valley

By Rich Wicks
On the third Wednesday of
each month, June through Sep-
tember, the downtown area of
Spring Valley is transformed
into a family-friendly farm-
ers’ market/community center.
The event is coordinated by the
Spring Valley Economic Devel-
opment Authority (EDA), and
Justin Mlinar recently answered
a few questions about the
“Wednesdays on Broadway”
events.
Mlinar explained that, “How
it came about was really a con-
versation between Jenn Slifka,
Alex Slifka, and Tiffany Mund-
from. They wanted to do kind
of a farmers’ market type of
event, and have vendors come
in and sell items.” Mlinar
said the original idea was for a
fairly small event, but added,
“What ended up happening is
they rallied a bunch of business
owners and residents that were
interested in helping… and it
ended up growing to be 50-plus
vendors and exhibitors.”
The inaugural Wednesdays
on Broadway event was held
June 15, and it was a big suc-
cess, with attendance estimated
around 250-300 people. Mlinar
said that for anyone who hasn’t
attended, it’s “It’s really just a
bunch of stuff rolled into one:
farmers’ market, arts and crafts,
food and drink. So it really
has a similar feel to “Thursdays
Downtown” in Rochester.” He
added, “It’s kind of a block
party feel, alongside of a farm-
ers’ market.”
Each Wednesdays on Broad-
way event also features live
music by local performers. The
July 20 event will feature live
music by Schmidty. Mlinar
said the events are scheduled
as 5-8 p.m., but he pointed
out that some vendors stayed
past 8 p.m. when customers
continued to “hang out.” He
added that the event aims for
a family-friendly atmosphere,
and runs for the entire two
blocks of “downtown” Spring
Valley, from Jefferson Street to
Main Street.
For the July 20 event, the
following vendors and orga-
nizations have signed up to
participate: Alley Crafts Attics,
AM*zing Tumblers & Cre-
ations, Big Bob’s Eatery, Bau-
kol’s Barrels, Canfield Creed
Design, Chateau de Chic,
Chevrolet Buick of Spring Val-
ley, Chic by Chateau, Cindy
LaFreniere, Color Street- Jes-
sica Bredberg, Cookies to
Crochet, Discover Spring Val-
ley, Doubletree Leatherworks,
Green Dot Produce Plus, Hen
House & Co., Henry’s Kin,
Hiawatha Honey, Honeybees
& Pearls, Hop & Barrel Brew-
ing, Kingsland School Parents,
Krazy Lady Krafts, Made by
Mara, Marzolf Implement,
Matt’s Body Shop & Tire,
MinnWest Bank, Mundfrom
Builders, Natasha Curtis Sensa-
tional Scentsy, Nuka Soap and
Body, Rugs & Mugs, Rustic
Valley B&B, S&S Bait Shop,
Sally’s Homemade Creations,
Schmidt Farm, Serio Farms,
Spring Valley Public Library,
Some Like It Hot, Stellar 181
Taphouse, Susie Sweets Home-
made Caramel, Surf and Turf
Direct Inc., Sweet Pea Cre-
ations, The Boutique Station
LLC, Theresa Patten, There
Stands the Glass Studio, Thir-
ty One, Thrivent Financial,
Tupperware by Rochelle, Urban
Artifacts of Preston, The Back-
yard Flea, Wold Gardens, Work
from Town Coworking, Valley
Christian Center, Valley Diner,
and VFW Auxiliary #4114.
Any other interested vendors
or individuals are always wel-
comed to contact the organizers
to see about joining the fun.
More information and pic- Live music, fresh produce and food and drink are plentiful at
tures are available on the event’s Wednesdays on Broadway.
Facebook page, “Spring Val- Photos submitted
ley Wednesdays on Broadway.”
Mlinar summarized, “It’s a
great time. You’ll definitely
find things to buy, lots of good
food and lots of good beer. It’s
just a good community atmo-
sphere.”

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all held the third weekend in July the power sanctioned pedal
(15-17 this year) in their respec- tractor pull, the water ball
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Unemployment sinks to another all-time low: 2% (0.1%).

Minnesota gains jobs for the eighth straight month; Labor force participation rises again
The unemployment rate ticked
down two-tenths of a point to 2%
in May 2022 – a new record low
since the metric has been tracked
in 1976, according to numbers
released today by the Minnesota
Department of Employment and
Economic Development (DEED).
The decline in the unemployment
rate over the month was entirely due
to people moving from unemploy-
ment to employment. The labor
force participation rate rose from
68.3% to 68.4%.
Nationally, the unemployment
rate stayed the same at 3.6% and the
labor force participation rate ticked
up a tenth of a point to 62.3%.
Minnesota has now gained jobs
for eight months in a row. Min-
nesota gained 6,600 jobs in May,
up 0.2% in the last month on a
seasonally adjusted basis following
the addition of 11,700 jobs (revised
down from 11,900) in April. The
private sector gained 7,500 jobs,
up 0.3%, up from 11,000 in April
(revised up from 10,600).
The U.S. gained 390,000 jobs,
up 0.3% from April to May, with
the private sector adding 333,000
jobs, also up 0.3% on a seasonally
adjusted basis.
“Minnesota’s on course to con-
tinue adding jobs – if employers can
find workers to fill them. We’re still
down more than 75,000 people in
our labor force since before the pan-
demic,” said DEED Commission-
er Steve Grove. “That’s why we’ve
launched our “Summer of Jobs”
campaign to highlight the many
opportunities in the job market,
and to help employers find workers
in labor pools they may have previ-
ously overlooked.”
DEED is continuing the Sum-
mer of Jobs campaign to highlight
opportunities for employers and
job-seekers across Minnesota. The
campaign includes job shadowing
some of the best-paying in-demand
jobs available in the state, to high-
light opportunities in manufactur-
ing, healthcare, technology and
beyond. It will also share best prac-
tices and opportunities for employ-
ers to find talent in groups too
often overlooked, such as immi-
grant communities, Minnesotans
with disabilities, and people recently
released from correctional facilities.
The campaign kicked off in
Mankato this week, where Com-
missioner Grove shadowed a welder
named Tealy Krosch at Jones Metal,
and met with Schwickerts Con-
struction, a company that has seen
strong results in recruiting workers
from Puerto Rico to move to Min-
nesota. The campaign will continue
with stops in Owatonna and Dulu-
th over the coming weeks.
Employment recovery has not
been consistent for all Minneso-
tans. Black and Hispanic Minneso-
tans continue to experience higher
unemployment rates than white
Minnesotans. Unemployment by
race is based on 12-month moving
averages to help even out inconsis-
tencies due to small sample sizes.
Both Black and Hispanic Minne-
sotans have higher labor force par-
ticipation rates than white Min-
nesotans, at 69.9% for Black Min-
nesotans and 79.6% for Hispanic
Minnesotans and 68.4% for white
Minnesotans.
Over the month, several Min-
nesota supersectors gained or lost
a significant number of jobs on a
seasonally adjusted basis:
Gains were in Construction (up
4,100), Manufacturing (up 1,100),
Professional & Business Services (up
2,500), and Educational & Health
Services (up 3,200).
Losses were in Leisure & Hospi-
tality (down 4,300 jobs), Govern-
ment (down 900 jobs), and Retail
Trade (down 800 jobs).
Over the year, Minnesota gained
73,017 payroll jobs, up 2.6%, with
the private sector gaining 73,525
jobs, up 3.0%.
Supersectors that posted strong
over-the-year growth are Manu-
facturing, Professional & Business
Services, Leisure & Hospitality and
Other Services.
Manufacturing posted 16,696
additional jobs (5.4%). All sec-
tors were up; Non-Durable Goods
U.S. employment grew 4.4%
over the year, with the private sector
up 4.8%.
Minnesota lost 417,600 jobs
employment grew 6,993 jobs from February through April 2020
(6.3%) while their counterparts in and has since gained 335,900 jobs
Durable Goods were up 9,703 jobs as of May 2022, or 80% of the jobs
(4.9%). lost on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Professional & Business Services The private sector has regained
grew 12,264 jobs (3.3%). Sectors 330,600 jobs, or 85% of the jobs
that led the growth were Profession- lost.
al, Scientific, & Technical Services, In Minnesota and across the
up 7,753 jobs (4.9%), and Admin- nation, wages are not currently
istrative & Support and Waste Man- keeping up with the rate of infla-
agement & Remediation Services, tion. Over the year average hourly
up 4,896 jobs (3.8%). earnings rose $1.12, up 3.4%, less
Leisure & Hospitality contin- than half of the increase in consumer
ued to post the highest growth prices over the same period. Accord-
of all the supersectors, up 25,564 ing to numbers released last week by
jobs (11.1%). Arts, Entertain- the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
ment, & Recreation added 4,002 Minneapolis-St. Paul saw a Con-
jobs (10.3%). Accommodation & sumer Price Index (CPI) increase of
Food Services grew by 21,562 jobs 8.7% over May last year. Nationally,
(11.3%). private sector wages increased to
Two supersectors posted small $32.12, up 5.5% over the year, with
negative annual growth, Mining the national average urban CPI up
& Logging, down 91 jobs (1.4%) 8.6% in the same time period.
and Government down 506 jobs
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Lawyers Bannister Book Case
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Ash Trees for Emerald Ash Borers,

5 Speed Drill Press (7) $1 Silver Certificates - 1899,
Johnson Family since 1895 Old Fillmore County Atlas Turncraft Lathe 1923 & 1917
Old Wooden Tall Writing Desk Chefs Electric Food Slicer Dewalt Sawzall 1896 $5 Silver Certificate
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Spruce Trees for Needle Cast,

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Handkerchief Drawers Robert E. Lee Obituary Wooden Work Bench (10) 1,000 Polish Banknotes
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Hummel Plates & Figurines
Plants & Plant Stands
Card Table w/Chairs
Ironing Board
Assorted Rubber Cattle Mats
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Preston extends Park Lane development land option by the EDA.

By Karen Reisner
The Preston City Council
met on July 5 for their regu-
lar meeting. Gabby Kinneberg,
in her role as EDA director,
reported on two separate option
agreements for the possible pur-
chase of 3.7 acres for a Park
Lane development.
A Housing Commit-
tee formed in 2018 worked
to compile areas for residen-
tial expansion. The Park Lane
area was one of these areas;
it could possibly be developed
into medium density residential
housing. The city/EDA worked
with two landowners, Cliff and
Rita Sackett (about three acres)
and Helen Winslow (about one
acre), negotiating a value of
$15,000 per acre. Both option
agreements will expire on
August 3 if not extended. The
option agreements were for two
years, which can be extended to
three years.
Kinneberg said the EDA
board has recommended
extending the option agree-
ments for one year. The cost
to extend each agreement from
two years to three years is $250
or $500 for both. The cost is
to be paid for out of the EDA’s
Development Reserve account.
She made it clear that extend-
ing the agreements does not
obligate the city to purchase
either of the properties. It just
keeps the options available if
there is interest from develop-
ers.
It was noted it will likely cost
about $500,000 to provide nec-
essary infrastructure for 12 lots.
Mayor Kurt Reicks expressed
concern questioning whether it
would be fair for the city to buy
property and then sell it below
cost. Is it fair to other develop-
ers? He asked, “Is the city in
the real estate business; I don’t
think we are.”
City Administrator Ryan
Throckmorton explained this
extension of the options is a
one-time thing. A developer
might be interested in the terms
the city has negotiated. Kin-
neberg admitted there are a lot
of assumptions being made, for
example TIF, to help bring lot
prices down. The council voted
to extend the option agree-
ments for one year as recom-
mended by the EDA.
Other business in brief
• City Engineer Brett Gra-
bau presented pay request #8
from Alcon Excavating, Inc.
for the 2021 Street and Util-
ity Improvement Project. He
maintained we don’t pay for
anything that is not complete.
The council approved the pay-
ment of $281,645.52 as pre-
sented. The city is still holding
a 3% retainage of $93,631.12.
A total of $36,000 is being held
for liquidated damages. The
damages are due to the project
not being substantially com-
pleted by October 22, 2021.
Grabau said the withholding of
the $36,000 can be discussed/
adjusted by the city council.
• A setback variance of two
feet for a utility/storage shed
from the main building was
approved as recommended by
Planning & Zoning for Bruce
Hoff, 505 North St. NW. City
code requires a 12-foot setback;
Hoff requested a 10-foot set-
back.
• Craig and Vickie Hildes-
tad, owners of Trout City Brew-
ing, requested a Small Cities
Development Loan to repair
and restore the white building
that is connected to Trout City
Brewing, to repair the back
patio, and to add a fence. They
requested the forgivable loan in
the amount of $10,000. They
will provide funds of about
$4,000 to complete the work
to help bring the building back
to its historic appearance. The
Small Cities Development Loan
was approved as recommended
• Preston purchases proper-
ty, liability, and workers com-
pensation insurance through
the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust. As Preston has
always done in the past, the
city council voted to not waive
monetary limits ($500,000 per
claimant and $1,500,000 per
occurrence) on municipal tort
liability.
• A resolution was approved
calling for a special election
for the vacancy left by David
Collett (two years left on the
council seat term). Steve Hall,
who was appointed by the city
council to fill a vacancy, will
file for the special election to
complete the four-year term.
The special election will be held
along with the general election,
so there will be no additional
cost or time for the special elec-
tion.
• The next regular city coun-
cil meeting will be on July 18
at 6 p.m. A special city council
meeting will be held on July 25
at 8 a.m.

Ostrander discusses garbage collection costs, options

By Rich Wicks
During the Ostrander City
Council meeting on July 5,
one of the main topics was the
city’s agreement with LRS (for-
merly Sunshine Sanitation) for
garbage and recycling services
to the residents of Ostrander.
A representative (David) from
LRS addressed the council,
acknowledging some of the
concerns that citizens voiced
early on after the company
began serving Ostrander, say-
ing, “I think everything is
going a lot smoother now, but
there was a few hiccups.”
David noted that one of the
main concerns he’s heard is
about the pricing. He said,
“We are going to offer bag ser-
vice… going forward, which
is a considerably cheaper
option. So they can buy the
bags for roughly four dollars.”
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He showed an example of the
orange bags, and said it will
likely be large enough for many
elderly citizens or others who
don’t generate much garbage.
Wendy Brincks said the exact
cost is $3.84 per orange bag.
Brincks asked what will hap-
pen if bags are set out for
pickup, but then get torn open
by animals, before the garbage
is collected. David said that
type of thing is fairly common,
and the crews are instructed to
“do the right thing” by picking
up the mess, within reason.
Dan Hellerud said he found
out that if a citizen pays ahead
for 12 months of service at a
time, LRS gives that customer
a 13th month free. Hellerud
pointed out that this equates
to a discount of roughly 8-9%,
so this is an option citizens
may wish to consider. He also
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a fair comparison to compare
the current LRS rates to the
rates from Waste Management
when that contract was made
five years ago. LRS also offers
an “every other week” option,
as a savings method for inter-
ested households that meet the
guidelines.
Regarding the planned
installation of water meters in
all homes in Ostrander, Brincks
shared a reminder to citizens,
saying, “So, your water meters,
you guys all got that wonderful
letter in your water bill. It’s
important to make that phone
call… If you don’t, the week
before, we are going to politely
disconnect water services to
those residents that have not
taken the time to reach out.
And I promise we’ll put every
effort in, to get ahold of every
resident prior to. If you don’t
schedule it, we will disconnect
your services so that you do get
scheduled.” Brincks added that
the installation of water meters
is expected to occur on August
5, 6, 12, and 13.
Kim McKenzie was on hand
to address the council. Wendy
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Brincks informed the council, increasing reports of unregis-
“She’s here because she was part tered or feral cats in Ostrander.
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a little more time is needed. community center. The pub-
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council’s meeting in August. ings.
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Official Legal Newspaper for this Region Monday, July 11, 2022
DEED announces new office of Kingsland discusses gym roof replacement
Public Engagement By Rich Wicks
Due to the Independence Day age, so the insurance should cover to file for a four-year term, or a
ST. PAUL, June 28, 2022 –
Today the Minnesota Depart-
ment of Employment and Eco-
nomic Development (DEED)
announced a new Office of Pub-
lic Engagement. The Office will
focus on targeted outreach and
engagement efforts on DEED’s
programs. In particular, it will
connect with populations in
Minnesota hit hardest by racial
and other disparities in employ-
ment – including gender, sexual
orientation, geography, race/
ethnicity, national origin, color,
disability, age, or other protected
groups.
“At DEED, we’re committed
to reaching Minnesotans from
all backgrounds – especially
those who might not usually
walk through our doors or visit
our website,” said DEED Com-
missioner Steve Grove. “Public
engagement is a priority of both
DEED and the Walz-Flanagan
Administration, and the creation
of this office elevates our capac-
ity to reach diverse communities
across our state. Success will be
defined by how well we’re able to
expand pathways for more peo-
ple to access DEED’s programs,
and ensuring our work meets the
needs of Minnesotans we are try-
ing to serve.”
The Office of Public Engage-
ment will bring together many of
DEED’s outreach efforts under
one division, and by growing the
number of staff dedicated to this
mission.
DEED is committed to help-
ing create equitable communities
and economic opportunities and
will tailor its statewide outreach
and engagement efforts based on
different community strengths
around the state. For example,
this summer, DEED staff will
participate in community festi-
vals in the Twin Cities, as well
as tribal consultations in Greater
Minnesota, and visits to local
businesses statewide.
DEED’s network of commu-
nity lenders and workforce devel-
opment training partners extends
to all corners of the state. The
Office of Public Engagement
will work with agency leaders to
make programs more accessible
to all Minnesotans. It will be led
by Director of Public Engage-
ment, Maureen Ramirez.
The development of the Office
comes at a critical inflection point
for Minnesota’s economy. As the
agency has shared in a series of
recent blog posts, DEED has
built five commitments to racial
equity to accelerate its efforts
for inclusive growth. Increas-
ing Outreach and Engagement
is one of those commitments,
and through a variety of listen-
ing sessions and roundtables, the
agency has heard from commu-
nity leaders that they want to
see more outreach from DEED.
That community input led to
the creation of the new Office of
Public Engagement.
“I’m honored to lead this
work for DEED,” said Maureen
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Page 25
are clear indicators of storm dam- have to choose whether they want
Ramirez, Director of DEED’s holiday, the Kingsland School the loss. Klavetter will continue two-year term. And I also want
Office of Public Engagement. Board met on July 6 for their communication with the insur- to note that also on the ballot this
“We’re committed to being more monthly “work session.” Super- ance company to “take a second year will be a question if the com-
proactive and intentionally gath- intendent Scott Klavetter high- look.” munity wishes to increase their
ering input from community lighted the list of staffing updates, Becky Bicknese’s Community school board by one seat.”
members about decisions and which includes new hires Abagail Education report included that Klavetter talked about the lan-
policies that impact their lives. Palkowski (elementary sped teach- Kingsland received 400 free books guage in Kingsland’s handbooks
This work is about asking for er), Nathan Carolan (building and for Community Education pro- regarding “E-Learning” which is
ideas and getting feedback on grounds director), Collin Boek- gram, through a “Bookstart grant.” used on certain days when school
what’s working and what’s not, hoff (elementary teacher), and The books will be handed out is closed, such as “snow days.” He
so that together with community John Pereda (high school guidance to preschoolers, ECFE families, said that because of the variety of
members, we can propose solu- counselor). It was noted that Mike and at some of the Community software or system used by teach-
tions for common challenges that Johnson is retiring from his bus Ed events. The report also said ers in various classes, it’s tough to
job seekers and small businesses driver position, and Lindsey Gries the Washington D. C. trip is July word the practice in a way that fits
face.” will be on maternity leave. 16-23, with departure set for 3 for every situation. He said, in
The opportunity to increase Klavetter reported on the gym a.m. on Saturday, July 16. the elementary, he’s found success
outreach and engagement, in roof storm damage repair situ- Jackie Horsman reminded the using the concept of “teachers, use
particular to communities of ation. He reported, “The roof board that the planned Commu- whatever you want. Whatever
color, has an economic as well as was turned in to insurance in nity Open House/Informational you’ve been using in your class.”
moral urgency. While the state’s early March, with the assumption Meeting will be held July 20 at He suggests that each teacher
population grew 8.9% over the that the damage was done, as you 124 North Broadway. One of specify this on their webpage, so
past decade, the state’s Black or recall, back in those December the objectives of the meeting is students will clearly know what
African American population storms… We have had multiple to share information for anyone method is used for each class.
increased 54.9%, the equivalent roofing companies look at the gym potentially interested in becoming The board reviewed data in
of more than 140,000 new resi- roof over the past couple weeks, a candidate for openings on the Kingsland’s Long-term Facility
dents, accounting for just over and the consensus is that the gym school board. Maintenance (LTFM) Ten Year
30% of total population growth. roof will need to be replaced before The board approved a notice of Plan. A donation of $500 from
The increase of nearly 56,000 winter.” He went on to explain the filing dates for anyone inter- the Austin VFW to Kingsland’s
Black workers in the state that he’s had to push back with ested in becoming a candidate Industrial Technology Department
accounted for 34.8% of the state’s the insurance company, because for school board. The filing dates was gratefully acknowledged.
total gain of 160,500 workers their initial assessment was that are August 2 through 5 p.m. on Kingsland’s next school board
from 2010 to 2020. Addition- the damage was simply due to August 16. Horsman added, meetings will be a regular session
ally, immigrants and refugees are normal wear and tear due to aging, “There’s going to be three open on Monday, July 18 at 6 p.m.,
critical to Minnesota’s economy. rather than storm damage. He seats that are a four-year term, and and a monthly “work session” on
Minnesota is home to more than said the roofing professionals who one seat that’s a two-year term. Monday, August 1 at 6 p.m. The
470,000 foreign-born residents, have examined the roof said there Candidates can’t file for both; they public is welcome.
and over the past ten years, nearly
105,000 new immigrants and ref-
ugees have made Minnesota their
home. Just over 50% of Min-
nesota’s recent labor force growth
has been driven by immigrants.
“In the last three years we’ve
transformed DEED’s outreach
activities to be more proactive.
We’ve partnered with nonprof-
its and community leaders to
co-host listening sessions and
to encourage people to apply
for DEED programs and ser-
vices,” said Marc Majors, DEED
Deputy Commissioner for Work-
force Development. “During the
pandemic we also held multiple
information sessions focusing on
unemployment insurance and
small business relief. Today, our
efforts have evolved to include
support to entrepreneurs of
color, connecting job-seekers to
resources and training programs,
and inviting community mem-
bers to participate in our grant
review process. We are inten-
tional about engaging with the
public, and that means DEED
will head to communities across
the state to build relationships
that lead to better-informed poli-
cies, solve problems and deliver
services in new, creative, and
impactful ways.”
DEED’s Office of Public Engage-
ment can be reached at (651) 356-
5423.
DEED is the state’s principal
economic development agency,
promoting business recruitment,
expansion and retention, workforce
development, international trade
and community development. For
more details about the agency and
its services, visit the DEED web-
site, the JoinUsMn.com website, or
follow us on Twitter.
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THURSDAY, JULY 14
6-8 PM—Beer, Wine & cheese Tasting at Creekside Pavilion
7 PM—Rushford Area Society of the Arts presents “Matilda”—R-P Schools Theater
8 PM—10 PM—Teen Dance—Fest Tent*
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FRIDAY, JULY 15
5 PM—Food Vendors/Fest Tent Open
5 PM—10 PM—Axe Throwing-Section 715 Throwing Co.’s Mobile Unit-Fest
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5 PM—10 PM—Fire Department Brat Feed
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8 AM—Golf Tournament at Ferndale Golf Course
(Hosted by Knights of Columbus)
9 AM—5 PM—Basketball Shooting/Skills Contests—R-P High School Gym;
9 AM—10 AM—Grade 8 & under; 10 AM—11 AM—High School Ages
9 AM—5 PM—Photo Contest at Root River Church
Viewing all day (Results @ 5 PM)
9:30 AM—Pedal Tractor Pull (State Sanctioned)—Fest Grounds
(Sponsored by Hammell Equipment)
10 AM—2 PM—Trap Shoot—Hardwood Country Sportsmen’s Club, east of
Rushford; Bring your own shells.
11 AM—Food Vendors/Fest Tent
11 AM—5 PM—Lions Pork Chop Dinner at Rushford Legion
12 PM—Bluff Land Trojan Kids Challenge—Fest Grounds:
Practice 12-1:3, Races 1:30; ages 3-10
(Hosted by the Foundation for R-P Schools)
12 PM—3 PM—Car Show—Fest Grounds; Registration 10:30 AM–12 PM.
12 PM—5 PM—Kids Inflatable Water Slides—Fest Grounds.
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1 PM—9 PM—Axe Throwing—Section 715 throwing Co.’s Mobile Unit at Fest
Grounds
1 PM—Magic of Isaiah—Fest Tent — First Show
2 PM—Rushford Area Society of the Arts presents “Matilda”—R-P Schools Theater
3 PM—Magic of Isaiah—Fest Tent — Second Show
5 PM—6:30 PM—Fire Department Brat Feed
7 PM—Grand Parade
9 PM—1 AM: Band—“Trouble Shooter”—Fest Tent*

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11 AM—Food Vendors/Fest Tent Open
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Page 30 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Scouting for soybean aphids and armyworms
By Katie Drewitz
Extension Educator
University of Minnesota
Extension
Fillmore and Houston Counties
Despite the somewhat late
start to the planting season, we
are seeing soybean aphids and
armyworms
starting to
pop up in
southern
Minnesota.
If you have
not already
started you
should be Katie Drewitz
scouting for
these pests. Now with alfalfa
weevils still floating around,
one might think that we
aren’t quite far enough along
HomeHelpMN deadline extended USDA funding available to help low-income
SAINT PAUL, MN – Min- entity that is owed. Payments do individuals and families buy or repair homes
nesota Housing Commissioner not need to be paid back.
Jennifer Ho has announced
that the application period
for HomeHelpMN has been
extended until August 17, 2022,
at 5 p.m.
HomeHelpMN provides
$109 million in federal assis-
tance for homeowners who have
fallen behind on their mortgage
or other homeownership-related
expenses due to factors related
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program opened for appli-
cations on May 17 and has
already received applications
from nearly 2,800 households,
with requests for funds repre-
senting about a third of the
available funding.
Estimates based on foreclo-
sure and delinquency data,
however, show that there are
potentially tens of thousands of
Minnesota households who may
be eligible for the assistance. To
allow more time for homeown-
ers to request assistance, the
program is extending the appli-
cation period until August 17 at
5 p.m.
“We know that there are
tens of thousands of Minnesota
homeowners who have fallen
behind on their housing expens-
es, with as many as 14,000
households who are behind on
their mortgages by 90 days or
more,” said Commissioner Ho.
“We estimate that 85% of the
homeowners that have past-
due payments meet the income
requirements. If you are strug-
gling to pay your housing bills
because of the pandemic, now
is the time to apply for Home-
HelpMN.”
HomeHelpMN will pay up
to $35,000 of past-due expenses
like mortgage or contract for
deed payments, property taxes,
homeowners’ insurance, manu-
factured home loans, lot rent,
and Tribal land lease payments.
Payments are made on behalf of
the homeowner directly to the
www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
Monday, July 11, 2022
to be concerned with other
pest issues. However, it is the
alfalfa weevil that is currently
out of its usual timeframe and
not the aphids or armyworms.
With second cutting started
across the state, remember to
use your cutting timing to your
advantage if you are still seeing
alfalfa weevils. Unfortunately,
we don’t have such tools for
these other two pests.
For soybean aphids, priori-
tize scouting those fields where
you have seen aphids colo-
nize first. These will typically
be fields with wooded borders
and abundant buckthorn. Also
keep an eye out for lady beetles
and ants on soybean leaves as
both are indicators that aphids
may be present. Diligent scout-
Homeowners must meet eli-
gibility requirements including
income that is below program
limits and having past-due eli-
gible expenses.
The income limits for the pro-
gram vary based on the county
of residence and the house-
hold size. For example, for a
household of four, the income
limit ranges from $90,000 to
$117,300 depending on the
county where they live. The full
income chart can be found at
homehelpmn.org/income-limits.
Households do not have to
have experienced illness from
COVID-19 to be eligible.
Instead, they need to have expe-
rienced a Qualified Financial
Hardship as defined by the
Department of Treasury. This
may mean an increase in expens-
es (such as healthcare, hous-
ing, childcare) or a reduction in
income (from job loss, reduced
hours, inability to work, or other
causes) related to the pandemic.
Applications for assistance can
be submitted online at Home-
HelpMN.org and over the phone
at (800) 388-3226. The website
and application are available in
English, Spanish, Somali, and
Hmong. The call center sup-
ports these languages and more
– callers will be prompted to
select a language and will be
connected to an interpreter if
they prefer a language other
than English. Call Center hours
are from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon-
day through Saturday.
Preliminary application
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soil surface, and in small grains
shake the plant and count the
ing is necessary to ensure that Blog. ones that fall on the ground.
this pest remains controlled. For armyworms, priori- Economic thresholds for whorl
Remember that the economic tize areas of dense stands and stage corn are 25% of the
threshold is 250 aphids per lodged areas of grass crops. plants with two or more lar-
plant with most plants infested Current reports have it most vae or 75% of the plants with
and aphid populations increas- common in corn planted into one larva or more. For small
ing. This threshold will help a rye cover crop. However, grains and grass hay crops use
ensure your application is prof- there have been grass hay crops a threshold of 4-5 larvae per
itable and that you are not that have been impacted as square foot. For more informa-
resetting the system unneces- well. Armyworm larvae are tion on this year’s armyworm
sarily. If you are seeing preda- most active at night and in issues, check the recent pest
tors such as lady beetles, they low-light periods. Most of the alert article on armyworms in
may be managing that issue crop destruction of this pest Minnesota from the Minne-
and negating the need to spray. happens towards the last two sota Crop News Blog.
With more limited insecticide instars of its larval develop- For more information please
options moving forward, we ment. Warmer temperatures reach out to your local County
need to be more discerning do help development of this Extension office. Residents in
with those applications to help pest. Feeding damage and frass Fillmore and Houston coun-
avoid resistance issues with are an indication that you have ties can email wins0115@umn.
our remaining insecticides. armyworms. Use a sweep net edu or call (507) 765-3896 or
For more information check to look for small larvae, in corn (507) 725-5807 for assistance.
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Like men’s body spray, the fetid smell lingered

By Al Batt
Cheap gas!
I hit the brakes and swerved
off the road because a gas sta-
tion, long
out of busi-
ness, left a
sign pro-
claiming its
ancient gas
prices. There
should be a
law against
leaving those Al Batt
signs stand-
ing. I’m sure the police had
grown weary of responding to
rear-end collisions in that spot.
I parked and got out of my car,
hoping to use the stop to stretch
my legs.
The odor was powerful. It lin-
gered in the air like men’s body
spray. There are worse smells,
but I didn’t inhale deeply of the
skunk aroma filling the gas sta-
tion’s parking lot.
It’s frightening to some peo-
ple, but not as scary as that
drawer in your home that every-
one is afraid to open. To oth-
ers, it’s a welcome bouquet of
spring; to most, a skunk is like
an offensive tackle in the NFL.
It covers a lot of ground by
standing in one place.
A few days later, I moved ser-
pentine through the raindrops
on my walk to a meeting. The
smell of skunk was strong, but it
was suffering I found easily done
in silence. A fellow walker wore
a contorted face to spar with
that fragrance and added words
of mild damnation.
It’s become difficult to discern
who are the good guys and who
are the bad guys. I think skunks
are good guys, but my relation-
ship with skunks is complicated.
I like Flower and Pepe Le Pew.
Neither made my eyes water.
Other skunks have targeted me.
I crawled under a truck and
came face-to-face with a skunk.
It was an awkward moment.
I asked if I could make it a
sandwich. It probably thought
I’d enjoy a skunk sandwich. It
didn’t know how to behave in
a crowd and fired. That earned
me an embarrassing bath in a
tomato juice-filled claw-legged
bathtub. It didn’t help. I smelled
like a skunk that had been swim-
ming in Tomato Juice Lake.
A friend live-trapped a skunk
that had been bothering his
honey bees. A skunk scratches at
the entrance of a hive and when
the bees come to investigate,
the skunk enjoys a sweet treat. I
rode in like the horseless cavalry
to be of minimum help. He had
wrapped the trap with one of his
mother’s rugs to keep the skunk
calm. He called the animal a
polecat in homage to his hero,
the cartoon character Yosemite
Sam, who was self-described as
“The meanest, roughest, tough-
est, he-man hombre that’s ever
crossed the Rio Grande and I
ain’t no namby-pamby.” The
trap dropped from the wannabe
Yosemite Sam’s hands and the
skunk tumbled out. It sprayed
and it was hard to blame it.
There was enough spray for both
of us.
I was sprayed while getting a
skunk out of an outhouse. The
animal was incensed because the
biffy had run out of toilet paper.
I should have gotten a certificate
of participation for that task.
Several times, when going for
a run on a dark night, my faith-
ful canine companion had a less
than cordial encounter with a The northern flicker apparently has the goal of making as much
skunk and generously shared the noise as possible. The black mustache stripe means this is a male.
results with me. Photo by Al Batt
A neighbor kid wanted to
give mouth-to-mouth resuscita- way to spray. It’s not their answer by thinking of it, which makes
tion to a skunk hit by a car. I to everything. I might not have scents to me.
saved him from saving a dead always heeded their warnings. After one odoriferous encoun-
skunk, but became stinky in How many times have I been ter, my sister asked how many
the process. Another engage- sprayed by a skunk? I don’t times I needed to be sprayed by
ment with a skunk occurred in a know because I’ve lived my life a skunk before I’d learn?
shed holding trash temporarily. without a skunk-spray calcula- I didn’t know.
I wanted the skunk out and the tor. It’s been often enough that I still don’t know.
skunk didn’t want to go. I’m able to smell a skunk just
I’ve found great horned owl
nests because they smelled like
skunks. Why did they smell that
way? It’s because that owl con-
siders a skunk to be better than
pepperoni pizza. It’s a diet that
would be hard to stick to.
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JULY 18-24, 2022
413 E. Fillmore St. • Preston, MN
MONDAY, JULY 18 FRIDAY, JULY 22
ATM & WIFI
1:30-7:00 pm . . . . . . 4-H Static Project Judging
3:00-7:00 pm . . . . . . 4-H Livestock Interviews
9:30 am . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Rabbit Show
10:00 am-6:00 pm . . Megawatt Game Trailer
ON GROUNDS
11:00 am . . . . . . . . . 4-H Beef Show
TUESDAY, JULY 19
11:00 am-5:00 pm . . Ag Inspire - Exhibits & Education Bldg
8:00-11:00 am . . . . . 4-H Goat, Rabbit, Sheep, Beef and Swine verification
11:00 am-7:00 pm . . Showcase Your City - Preston -
10:00-11:00 am . . . . 4-H Poultry verification
West-end Exhibits & Education Bldg
10:00 am-12:00 pm . . 4-H Horse verification
11:00 am-9:00 pm . . SWCD Stream Table/2:00 Activity-TBD -
11:00 am-7:00 pm . . Open Class Entry
Exhibits & Education Bldg
12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . 4-H Dairy verification
11:00 am-9:00 pm . . O’Hara Schoolhouse Open
1:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Poultry Show - Poultry Barn
12:00-7:00 pm . . . . . Skywarn/Amateur Radio - TBD
3:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Horse Challenged Rider/Training/Showmanship/Pleasure
12:00-9:00 pm . . . . . Free Bounce Houses
4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . O’Hara Schoolhouse opens
1:00-5:00 pm . . . . . . Little Farm Hands- Chatfield FFA - Entertainment Bldg
6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Auction sign-up Deadline - Big Barn
1:00-5:00 pm . . . . . . Balloon Artistry by Mandana - Big Tent
7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . Church Night & Century Farm - Big Barn
2:00-8:00 pm . . . . . . Pony Rides
7:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Fashion Revue & Awards Recognition -
3:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . Pedal Pull
West-end Exhibits & Education Bldg
5:30-7:30 pm . . . . . . Bingo - Supersweet Bldg
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Market Livestock Premium Auction
8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Swine Show & Farm Family of the Year Recognition
8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Horse Trail/Cloverbuds/Games 6:00 pm-midnight . . Mechanical Bull Riding - Beer Barn
11:00 am-7:00 pm Showcase Your City - Lanesboro/Whalan - 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . T & C Rodeol - Grandstand
West-end Exhibits & Education Bldg 8:30 pm-midnight . . Red Letter Band - Beer Barn
11:00 am-9:00 pm . . Ag Inspire - Exhibits & Education Bldg
11:00 am-9:00 pm . . SWCD Stream Table/2:00 pm Activity -
SATURDAY, JULY 23
7:00-9:00 am . . . . . . Swine weigh-in Dairy Check-in
Edible Soil - Exhibit & Education Bldg
8:00 am-4:00 pm . . . BBQ Contest - West-end Exhibits & Education Bldg
11:00 am-9:00 pm . . O’Hara Schoolhouse Open
9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . Open Class Dairy Show
12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . 4-H Dairy Goat and Market Goat Show
9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . Open Class Swine Show
12:00-9:00 pm . . . . . Free Bounce Houses
10:00 am . . . . . . . . . Fillmore County Youth Invitational Fun Horse Show
1:00-5:00 pm . . . . . . Research on a Stick - U of M - Big Tent
10:00 am-6:00 pm . . MegaWatt Game Trailer
1:00-5:00 pm . . . . . . Little Farm Hands - Chatfield FFA - Entertainment Bldg
10:00 am-8:00 pm . . Pony Rides
2:00-4:00 pm . . . . . . FREE Bingo - Supersweet Building
11:00 am . . . . . . . . . Novice Class - Open Dairy Show
2:00-8:00 pm . . . . . . Pony Rides
12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . Open Class Beef Show
4:00-8:00 pm . . . . . . MegaWatt Game Trailer
12:00-7:00 pm . . . . . Skywarn/Amateur Radio - TBD
6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H General Livestock & Dairy Judging Contest
12:00-9:00 pm . . . . . Free Bounce Houses
7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . Lumberjack Show and Campl - Grandstand
1:00-5:00 pm . . . . . . RJ Kern Photography - Big Tent
8:30 pm-midnight . . DJ Dewy - Beer Barn
4 different sessions - shows starting on the hour
THURSDAY, JULY 21 1:00-5:00 pm . . . . . . Little Farm Hands - Chatfield FFA - Entertainment Bldg
8:30 am . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Dairy Show 1:00-9:00 pm . . . . . . O’Hara Schoolhouse Open
11:00 am-7:00 pm . . Showcase Your City - Mabel - 3:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Meats Set Up
West-end Exhibits & Education Bldg 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H MN Meats contest
11:00 am-9:00 pm . . Ag Inspire - Exhibits & Education Bldg 4:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . Open Class Meat Goat Weigh-in
11:00 am-9:00 pm . . SWCD Stream Table/2:00 pm Activity-DIY Seed Balls - 4:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . Open Class Sheep Weigh-in
Exhibit & Education Bldg 5:30-7:30 pm . . . . . . Bingo - Supersweet Bldg
11:00 am-9:00 pm . . O’Hara Schoolhouse Open 6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . Open Class Goat Show
12:00 -7:00 pm . . . . Skywarn/Amateur Radio - TBD 6:00 pm-midnight . . Mechanical Bull Riding - Beer Barn
12:00-9:00 pm . . . . . Free Bounce Houses 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . Demo Derbyl - Grandstand
12:30 pm . . . . . . . . . 4-H Lamb Lead and Sheep Show 7:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . Open Class Sheep Show
1:00-4:00pm . . . . . . Magic Show - Magic Joe - Big Tent 8:30 pm-Midnight . . Rustic Moon - Beer Barn
1:00-5:00 pm . . . . . . Little Farm Hands - Chatfield FFA - Entertainment Bldg
2:00-6:00 pm . . . . . . MegaWatt Game Trailer
SUNDAY, JULY 24
8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Release of Exhibits
2:00-8:00 pm . . . . . . Pony Rides
8:00-11:00 am . . . . . Open Class Non-Livestock Exhibit Pickup
3:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Horse Rhythm & Hooves/Costume Contest/Drill Team
8:00 am - noon . . . . 6th Annual Benefit Breakfast (for Oliver Bates)
5:30-7:30 pm . . . . . . Bingo - Supersweet Bldg
B & B Bowl - 4-H Food Stand
6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . Deadline for 4-H team sign up for MN Meats
7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . Tractor Pull - Grandstand
8:30 pm-midnight . . Shane Martin - Beer Barn
Schedule subject to change
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