August 2022

From the Editor’s Desk
When I received Rev. Lick’s column for this week’s Plaindealer, the title caught my attention before I even read any further: Summer’s End.


MNDOT officials join County Commissioners meeting
Lee Carlson Responding to questions in person, two representatives from the Minnesota Department of Transportation spent the morning of Aug. 16 working with Watonwan County Commissioners at their meeting.
Ask a Trooper
Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol as practicable, water, dirt, or other material being thrown up and to the rear by the wheels of the vehicle.” So every vehicle MUST have fenders.
SPORTS Wolle aims to deliver support for youth sports
Lee Carlson Sports involvement for youth can provide many benefits such as improved academics and development of leadership skills but that is not the case for everyone. Holly Wolle is aiming to increase rates of positive outcomes, providing athletes with mental skills coaching, aiming to help athletes compete at their best, while also managing and prioritizing mental health.
Community Events
•Benefit for Wayne Linscheid, Sunday, Aug. 21, 4 to 8 p.m., St.
Visit immunization clinics early to avoid the back-to-school rush
Watonwan County Public Health It’s that time of year again. Immunization clinics get very busy as the first day of school approaches, we encourage families to immunize their children now while there is little to no wait time in the clinics.
James (Jim) Bishop
Preceding him - his parents, Shannon and Norma (Wassman) Bishop, six brothers and two sisters. Following graduation from St.

Senior Citizen Spotlight: Don Kupiers
Submitted by Barb Holmgren This month’s interview is with Don Kupiers, a very kind and caring teacher who taught in St. James for 33 years.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9 a.m.