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St. James Blood Drive July 21 and 22
Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.
Madelia grower-leader Harold Wolle elected to National Corn Growers Association leadership
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is thrilled with the recent news that Harold Wolle has been elected first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) for 2022- 23. His term will begin Oct. 1.
Carol Jensen
A Celebration of Life Service for Carol Jensen, 79, of Windom was held Sunday, July 10 at the First Presbyterian Church in Windom, with Reverend Pamela Prouty officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.
Mary Lou Knickrehm
Mary Lou Knickrehm, who passed away on May, 19, 2022, will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9 a.m. If you wish to attend her internment, please call her daughter, Julie Maxwell, for more information at 507-990-2570.
Mavis Jean Warling
Mavis Jean Warling, 76, of Springfield passed away on May 16, 2022. Mavis was born July 13, 1945 in St. James. A devout Christian, she was baptized at East Sveadahl Lutheran Church, and was confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church, St. James.
Start your day with prayer
“Rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he went to a desolate place and prayed.” - Mark 1:35 Are you a morning person? I am definitely not. By this point in the game, having three small children I should be a morning person, but I am not.
Homestead residents celebrate 4th of July
Each month the residents at Homestead enjoy gathering for a potluck. This month they had a cook out to celebrate the 4th of July with the men handling the grilling duties and women preparing other food. Pictured at the grill are, from left: Norm Moody, Paul Nordson, Bill Berg, and Lyle Lupke. Submitted by Barb Holmgren
4-H youth attend Camp at Lake Shetek
In June, 4-H youth from across southwest Minnesota gathered for MN 4-H Camp at Lake Shetek. Over 150 campers who just completed grades 3-6 spent 3 days and two nights. The two camp sessions were led by a team of 20 high school youth leaders serving in the role of camp counselor, and supported by a team of 4-H educators.
Jake HodgkinsonMay 24, 1953 – July 6, 2022
Edward Jacob “Jake” Hodgkinson passed away peacefully at the age of 69 in his home in Hayward, Wis. Jake was born May 24, 1953 in Petoskey, Mich., the son of Harry and Loretta (Rogers) Hodgkinson. At a young age Jake’s…
Carol Jensen
A Celebration of Life Service for Carol Jensen, 79, of Windom will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 10 at First Presbyterian Church in Windom, with Reverend Pamela Prouty officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom. A…