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USDA accepting committee nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency county committees. These committees make decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2026 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 3.“Local voices…
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Library Calendar
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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Sports
Summer camp represents SJM wrestling development
St. James High School hosted the Camp of Champions for St. James-Madelia wrestlers and surrounding area participants June 23-25. Clinicians conducted four different sessions, including a separate session for girl wrestlers that included and Olympian and the first women’s NCAA Division I national champion. “We had clinicians with a wealth of experience and knowledge this…