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Seed tests lead to Extension recommendations
Seed-buying season is in full swing for Minnesota gardeners, who are now beginning to start seeds indoors under lights or gathering seed packets to be… Login to continue reading Login…
ASK A TROOPER: Where do I stop?
Question: I have a new driver in the house. We were having some discussion on where a person needs to stop when coming to a… Login to continue reading Login…
Severe weather awareness and Skywarn training
It’s a nice evening on a rural farm site and the sun is about to set in an hour. Soon, the winds pick up and… Login to continue reading Login…
Food shelf looks for support during FoodShare campaign
Watonwan County Food Shelf is in the midst of one of its most important times of the year — and looking for community support. “We’re… Login to continue reading Login…
Should my child’s car seat be replaced after a crash?
Question: My vehicle was recently involved in a crash with another vehicle. I had car seat inside but no child was present at the time… Login to continue reading Login…
Pheasants Forever chapter plans 22nd annual banquet
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Event helps fund organization’s efforts to improve local habitat Watonwan County’s Pheasants Forever banquet is set for Monday,… Login to continue reading Login…
Watonwan County 4-H’ers attend leadership workshop
Watonwan County 4-H’er Sofia Beckendorf attended the Building Leadership and Understanding workshop earlier this year at Camp Victory. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Luella Beckendorf and… Login to continue reading Login…
Math Masters add success at Bethany Lutheran contest
A sharp group of sixth-grade math students arrived at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato on March 7 ready to engage in competition. Competing among 40… Login to continue reading Login…
Mayo myth busters: Information about kidney donations
BY MAYO CLINIC More than 90,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney in the United States. Unfortunately, less than a third of… Login to continue reading Login…
Watonwan County 4-H’er Savannah Heil selected to serve on the Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Youth Leadership Team
Minnesota 4-H is excited to announce the 2025 Animal Science Youth Leadership Team.