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Farmland Title Fraud on the Rise: Experts Urge Landowners to Stay Vigilant
By Jason VanceA growing scam targeting rural landowners is raising concerns across the country, particularly in the Plains states and western regions where large tracts of farmland and ranchland often sit unattended.According to Roger McEowen, a law professor at Washburn and Kansas State, scammers are increasingly impersonating landowners in an attempt to sell property they…
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Events scheduled at Watonwan County libraries.THURSDAY, APRIL 30Knitting Club, 5 p.m. in St. James. All levels of experience are welcome. Whether you want to learn or have a project to finish, Tessa is here to help!SATURDAY, MAY 2Coffee and Conversation, noon-2 p.m. in Darfur. Enjoy a cup of coffee and some conversation each Saturday.MONDAY, MAY…
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Tennis development combines with tourney play
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James PlaindealerThe St. James tennis courts stay busy throughout the summer with several sessions of tennis lessons and a slate of tournaments.The St. James Area Tennis Open is scheduled for July 17-18.Registration deadline for the tournament is 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, and action begins at 8:30 a.m. July 17…