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Local students recognized on Dean’s Lists
University of Minnesota Rochester announced the students in the St. James area who were named to the Chancellor’s List for fall semester.
Evening of Love for one another and the Little Theater
Valentine’s Day is around the corner; if you are looking for an evening of love songs, the Community Theater has you covered. They will host An Evening of Love Songs, a fundraising event for the Little Theater Improvement Project on Feb. 11 at First Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Community members of all ages will be performing love songs. Plans include spotlighting students performing songs from the Lion King, this spring’s Children’s Theater musical, as well as high school students performing contest pieces. Desserts will be provided during the evening. At the end of the night, there will be a group sing-along and a special announcement about the sound system part of the project. “We have several individuals bringing fancy desserts. The whole Presbyterian Church will be a winter wonderland with trees, lights and snow, a little bit of red hearts for valentines.” said Community Education Director Sue Harris.
Wealth Management Solutions Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team by Forbes
Wealth Management Solutions a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in St James, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.
Grants for clean and efficient energy
As the state and federal government continue to dedicate money towards energy efficiency and clean energy, there are two grants that could be beneficial to the St. James area businesses and residents. If you have any questions regarding these grants, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Brianna at 507-375-1289.
Chamber Column: What is the Chamber of Commerce?
The St. James Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization and has been in existence since 1942. There is a board of directors which represents the membership as part of the day-to-day operation of the organization. The chamber is a member of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, as they keep us informed of the various government actions which affect business at both the state and federal levels.
Two community members speak to city council about St. James Fire Department
St. James city council held its meeting last Tuesday.
January City Newsletter
Starting this month, the City of St. James will be sending out monthly newsletters. In each addition, residents can read about upcoming meetings and events, ordinance changes, helpful facts, and a column from Mayor Jon Wilson.
MDA meeting on Emerald Ash Borer
With the recent confirmation of Emerald Ash Borer in Watonwan County the Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosted an informational meeting on Jan. 18. EAB Biological Control Coordinator Jonathan Osthus presented information on EAB.
Theology in the Trenches: Oralia Part I
Guatemala Outreach: I’d heard the name but had never met her face to face. This woman of courage, this woman of strength, this woman of integrity, and this woman of faith was the director of Hogar de Vida for many a year. I am home from traveling with a team from northern Minnesota (2 retired nurses, 1 message therapist, 1 carpenter, 1 child care specialist, and 2 retired reading specialists). I still have never met Oralia although I feel as though I have. By the time you finish reading this, I pray you will know her, too.