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Ask a Trooper
Question: I was wondering if you are stopped at a stop light in the left turn lane and an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens come in behind you (either in the turn lane or the lane to your right), what is the proper procedure? Thank you!
Travis Smith makes plastic bags into mats
Each year about 635,100 tons of plastic bags and wraps end up in landfills and oceans. Travis Smith is helping combat how many bags go to the oceans and landfills and people experiencing homelessness by making sleeping mats out of bags.
Community Calendar
Thursday: 12-1 p.m. Chamber Meeting; 1-5 p.m. 55+ Driver Discount Program Saturday: 7-10 p.m. Evening of Love Songs Sunday: 2-4 p.m. WCEA Travis Anderson Trio Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Thursday (2/16): 6-9 p.m. Climate Smart Communities @ First Presbyterian Church Weekend Movie: 7 p.m. 80 for Brady *February 1-14th Chamber of Commerce has a Chamber Buck Special.
Knowledge Bowl places 5th at LCWM Invitational
James Senior High Knowledge Bowl team placed 5th out of 30 teams in today’s LCWM Invitational in Mankato. There were 9 schools competing.
New Trustee Appointed on 4-H A. R. Voss Trust Fund
On February 1st, 2023 at 9:30 am ‘Dock’ Durheim was appointed by the court as the new trustee to the 4-H AR Trust Fund and took the place of Dale Busch who has served as a trustee since the 1980’s. Dale has served as President of the Board of Directors and a trustee over the years and has played a huge part in ensuring the longevity of this fund with other trustees. Dock will now serve on the committee with other trustee Sharon Moody to ensure the funds are used for their intended purposes. 4-H staff is sad to see Dale step down, but thank him for his years of service and all he has done for the local 4-H program. They are excited to have Dock appointed and know he will continue the great work that has been done.
After 55 years of growth at Odin State Bank, Harder retires
Robert Harder has had a full career from being an accountant in the Army stationed in Germany and being a loan officer in Ormsby to buying Odin State Bank. He checked paperwork and banking information for the last time last week before he hung his hat and started his retirement on Wednesday.
Different style comes to St. James High School College and Career Fair
Tuesday, Feb.28. Hosting a Career fair is not new to the school, but the way this one is going to be set up, who and what is coming are going to be a bit different.
Jesus is more than a spare tire
Our family had quite a few small trips to make these past few weeks, and in preparation for them, we made sure we cleaned out the vehicle. It’s in those moments that I realize I don’t even know where the spare tire is located on my vehicle. Truth be told, I don’t ever really worry about things like that. My husband takes care of that, and if I was in need of it when he isn’t around, most likely I’d be calling him to walk me through it anyway. I mean, it’s very rare I’m going to need to locate and use that silly tire anyway! I’m in my 40s and have used one ONCE in my life. And that was about 25 years ago. A spare tire isn’t really something many of us think about. It isn’t something many of us even use, but we’re glad we have one. There’s security knowing there is a spare tire just sitting there (wherever ‘there’ is) just in case.
Artist of the Week: I Love to Read special
Fifth grader Aubrey Solheid designed the t-shirts for I LOVE TO READ MONTH . The theme is Dinosaurs -Stomp Chomp Read. Over 250 shirts were purchased. Students are encouraged to wear the shirts on T-Shirt Tuesdays during the month of February. Congratulations Aubrey!
Regenerative Health Clinic
St. James EDA Business Spotlight for January is Regenerative Health Clinic. Dr. Craig Hartman is the owner of the new clinic in St. James, he ahs been a practicing chiropractor for 32 years. Hartman has a masters degree in human nutrition and is certified in acupuncture.