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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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TOWN BALL: Haler homer highlights A’s game with Stark
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James PlaindealerWyatt Haler’s three-run home run over centerfield was the bright spot in a 13-4 Tomahawk East League game loss to Stark on Sunday.Stark also found power, countering with four homers of its own during the Fathers Day game.Trailing 10-0 headed into the bottom of the sixth inning, St. James…