December 2023

Athletes of the Week
Athlete: Izzy Swanson Grade: 11Sport: Girls WrestlingAthlete: Jacob FriesenGrade: 12Sport: Boys BasketballPosition: Guard
Church Schedules
Albion Lutheran Church LCMCPastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St.
Attaining Peace
“Peace on Earth” is a very popular phrase in our Christmas songs and a popular idea during this time of the year.

Voss Park continues tree removal and replanting effort
Voss Park is a staple in Butterfield’s community and of out-of-town families who go there for camping, the Summer Sizzler, and the Threshing Bee each summer.
Region Nine Development Commission Receives National Association of Development Organizations 2023 Impact Award
Region Nine Development Commission (RNDC) based in Mankato, MN has received a 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the Region Nine Learning Exchange with North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany.RNDC led the 19-person delegation to Düsseldorf, Münster, Saerbeck, and Senden in NRW.
Solar arrays installation being at St. James High School
iDEAL Energies has been working with schools in the cities putting solar panels on their roofs, recently they have been broadening their reach into rural areas.
New business helps remove heavy items
Removing items whether they are large or need to be brought in since garbage pick-up doesn’t take them can create a situation where people are looking for help.
St. James Pastors to Hold Blue Christmas
On Sunday the 17th at 7:00 PM, our local churches are collaborating to provide a Blue Christmas service at Sturm Funeral Home in St.

Artist of the Week
Artist Name: Kallie Ringen Grade 5Parents: Sara & Ryan RingenWhat is your favorite medium in art?