January 2022
Saints are rebuilding with wins
The St. James girl’s basketball program is steadily rebuilding.
Kollin Anderson took fifth at the Big South Conference Tournament
Kollin Anderson placed fifth in the 126-pound weight class to lead host St. James in the Big South Conference individual wrestling tournament last Saturday.
Saintettes at the Outback Bowl
Over New Year's the St. James dance team traveled down to Florida to dance at the Outback Bowl.
COURT REPORTS
Speeding: Scott Tanner Miest, Rochester, 80/65, $60; Gutema Waritu Chakisso, Woodbury, 84/65, $60; Shane Lisandro Chavez-silva, St. Peter, 75/65, $40; Zachariah James Deloach, Kearney, NE, 81/65, $60; Cheyanne Rose Hays, Ham Lake, 75/65, $40; Santhiosh Reddy Lotakai, Plymouth, 97/65, $150; Paul Thomas Stimac, Princeton, 79/65, $50; Hannah Jane Vollbrecht, Vernon Center, 70/65, $40; Flor Limones, Butterfield, 75/65, $40 Driving after suspension/revocation: Bobbi Jo Darlene Riewe, Madelia, $200; Joleigha Lea Johnson, Truman, $200; Antulio Juarez Agustin, Worthington, $200; Wener Dagoberto Garcia Ambrocio, Butterfield, $200; Lorena Michele Surber, St.
MnDOT seeks applicants for rail service improvement program grants
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Railroads, rail shippers, cities and counties are encouraged to apply for up to $6.5 million in available grants for projects that will improve freight rail service that supports economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The funding is available through the 2022 Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program. Applications are due March 1.
Ask a Trooper
Question: What is the law in regards to pushing snow from ones driveway out onto the road? Answer: It is illegal to place snow from a driveway on or next to a public highway or street. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, “The placing of snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction and unsafe access.
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Michigan AG: ‘Absolutely’ enough evidence to charge GOP electors
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she believes there’s “absolutely” enough evidence to bring criminal charges against 16 Republicans who signed a certificate falsely claiming to be the state’s presidential electors in December 2020.
Artists of the Week
Parents: Jose Santos Meija, Yesinia Santos Third grader Jose Santos Jr. is Northside Elementary's Artist of the Week.
Watonwan County tree program
The Watonwan County Land Management / Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) annually makes trees and shrubs available to landowners at an inexpensive cost. These trees and shrubs come from the finest stock from local Minnesota nurseries.