March 2022
Nels Pierson Enters Race for MN’s First Congressional District
Rochester, MN — March 11, 2022 — Today, State Representative Nels Pierson, III, announced his candidacy for the First Congressional District (CD) Republican Special Primary Election and General Election for the upcoming 118th Congress. According to state law, the Special Election is being held on May 24, 2022, to fulfill the remainder of the Honorable Jim Hagedorn’s term, who passed away in February.
Learning Unlimited -Adults with Disabilities Program hires back staff
Learning Unlimited is a program that provides services, both activities and recreation to adults with disabilities. We are lucky to be a consortium to receive State Aid and Local Levy to support this adult population. There are very few places across the state that are lucky enough to be a part of this program.
Business Spotlight: Golf Mor
Congratulations to our March Business Spotlight - “Golf Mor” located at 35 6th Avenue S. Golf Mor’s company misson/vision statement: “Our mission/vision is for people to take a break from Minnesota’s winters by coming in and enjoying some fun and exercise,” said owners Dale and Pam Runge.
Elementary February Students
Elementary February Students of the Month. back row-left to right are: Kimberly Tomas Agustin, Yesica Perez, Marcos Rodriguez, and Iker Orozco-Tema. Font row- left to right is: Calyn Haler, Kinsley Braaten, and Isabela Montejo-Chavez. Tiffany Sandbo
February Student of the Month:
February Student of the Month: Senior High Jade Wilmes and Jr High Maritza Miranda Garcia. Tiffany Sandbo .
Love letter to a small town
When I started my career, I lived in California. I grew up in Sacramento, a town of 1,000,000. I later moved to a small town up north, Redding. Redding was a town with a population of 100,000 where the shock of living in such a “small town” was difficult to adjust to. In these towns, I’ve worked around journalism for the past 25 years. I have always loved journalism. It is the reason I sought my first job in newspapers (accounting), just so I could be near the printed word in the hopes that maybe someday, my words could be on the page.
SCHEDULES
Church Schedule Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: Food Shelf Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Savvy Senior: What to Do with Cremated Ashes
Dear Savvy Senior, A while back I saw an article on different ways to scatter a person’s ashes after they’re cremated, but I’ve misplaced it. Can you help me with this? I’m preplanning my funeral and would like to include instructions on what to do with my remains that my family will appreciate.
Beyond Reason: “Saints” Patrick’s Day
Sometimes people ask me how I stay ahead of the news. Well, I have many trusted sources but I’ve been reading one publication in particular for longer than all the others. The periodical both informs and entertains. Its prose is simple and clear, but not without style. Their news stories cut to the chase. There is a focus on the natural world. And their puzzles keep me razor sharp. That’s why I still read Highlights magazine.
Job Opening
Since CherryRoad has bought the Plaindealer there has been changes happening that have needed to happen to make the paper better than what it has been in recent years. One of the biggest changes was the redesign of the paper. I have heard a lot of great feedback from people who have said they like the improvements that have been made.