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Michigan AG: ‘Absolutely’ enough evidence to charge GOP electors
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she believes there’s “absolutely” enough evidence to bring criminal charges against 16 Republicans who signed a certificate falsely claiming to be the state’s presidential electors in December 2020.
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The Plaindealer has always been a communitybased paper for St. James.
Ask a Trooper
Question: What is the law in regards to pushing snow from ones driveway out onto the road? Answer: It is illegal to place snow from a driveway on or next to a public highway or street. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, “The placing of snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction and unsafe access.
MnDOT seeks applicants for rail service improvement program grants
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Railroads, rail shippers, cities and counties are encouraged to apply for up to $6.5 million in available grants for projects that will improve freight rail service that supports economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The funding is available through the 2022 Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program. Applications are due March 1.
Saintettes at the Outback Bowl
Over New Year's the St. James dance team traveled down to Florida to dance at the Outback Bowl.
Kollin Anderson took fifth at the Big South Conference Tournament
Kollin Anderson placed fifth in the 126-pound weight class to lead host St. James in the Big South Conference individual wrestling tournament last Saturday.
Saints are rebuilding with wins
The St. James girl’s basketball program is steadily rebuilding.
SPORT SCHEDULE
Upcoming games/meets: Thursday: Varsity Wrestling 5 p.m @ Slayton Friday: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Waseca 7:15 p.m. @ home Girls Varsity Basketball vs Waseca 7:30 p.m.
Wild-card weekend winners, losers
Since expanding its playoff field to 14 teams a year ago, the NFL has taken to calling the opening round “Super Wild Card Weekend.” But was it? Really? Aside from the San Francisco 49ers’ 23-17 upset of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon – easily the game of the weekend given the score, outcome, national profile of both teams and way it ended – it was largely a pretty forgettable serving of football, three of the five games quickly devolving into blowouts. Otherwise, without further ado, your winners and losers from (a not so super?) wild-card weekend: Winners Buffalo Bills: Despite Saturday night’s single-digit temperatures, they’ve caught fire at the right time, carrying a huge wave of momentum into the divisional round after an up-and-down regular season.
LaDonna Katie (Marks) Miles
LaDonna Miles, age 91, of St. James, died on January 4, 2022, at her home in Pine, AZ.