April 2024

Prairie View Hosted Community Puzzle Challenge
Puzzles are an activity a person of any age can enjoy.
Cash For Kids Auction Had Huge Success
The 2024 Cash for Kids Auction was a huge hit!

Artist of the Week
Musician Name: Aiden VeachParents: Jessica VeachWhat is your favorite song or game in music?

Open House at St. James Clinic
Madelia Health is holding an event to celebrate the opening of their family medicine clinic in St.
Correction
There was an error in the city council story about No Mow May, in last week’s edition of the Plaindealer.
Meadowlark Prairies Receives Grant
Meadowlark Prairies Outdoor Lab committee members were pleased to learn that their application for a $4,995 grant for prairie enhancement was approved.The sponsor of the grant is Minnesota Pheasants Forever.

Thanks to the lineworkers who keep the lights on
Great River Energy, wholesale power provider to 27 member distribution cooperatives, is asking Minnesota communities to join the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and hundreds of co-ops across the U.S.
Court Reports
4th Degree DWI - Under Influence of Controlled Substance: Melissa Patterson, Belle Plaine, 90 days Local Confinement, 1 year Supervised Probation, Conditions: Complete Chemical Assessment, No Use or Possession of Alcohol or Controlled Substances, Attend MADD Impact Panel, Contact Probation Officer within 72 hours of charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone number, Fine $6053rd Degree DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours: David Corelli, Mountain Lake, 360 days Local Confinement, 2 years Supervised Probation, Conditions: Complete Chemical Assessment, No Use or Possession of Alcohol or Controlled Substances, Attend MADD Impact Panel, Contact Probation Officer within 72 hours of charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone number, Fine $805Check Forgery-Make or Alter a Check: Zachary Kuebler, St.