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Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department is offering snowmobile classes
Over the summer Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department offered an ATV class for kids to become licensed for ATVs. With it now being winter and the outdoor vehicle changing to snowmobiles, the department will be offering two snowmobile classes.
Madelia Health Caregivers Give Back
Madelia, Minn. – The Employee Engagement Committee and caregivers at Madelia Health donated a combined $1,700 to two worthy local causes this holiday season. An $1,100 check was donated to Christmas for Children, a local program that provides food and gifts to Madelia- area families in need this holiday season. Jane Hanson and Pat Shaw, representatives from Trinity Lutheran Church, were happy to receive the check from several Madelia Health caregivers. In addition to the monetary donations, some of our caregivers also contributed by picking up Christmas for Children tags. They then purchased and wrapped gifts that will be delivered to children. This important local program is organized by the Madelia Ministerial Association.
Spreading Christmas Joy
Local churches had their Christmas Programs for the community leading up to the holiday. And one even went to the nursing and assisted living homes to spread Christmas joy to everyone in St.
Sending gratitude to this community
There is something to be said about a community whose members come together to support one another, whether in times of need, desperation or celebration. We are a part of a family with roots that stem from your community and have felt your love and compassion for many years. Today we write from a place of gratitude to those who continue to support our family in so many ways. This past year we set out a goal to start a scholarship in honor of Natalie Nelson (Winkelman) and thanks to many of you, this scholarship was given life this past April.
Minnesota State University graduates 12 local students
Minnesota State University Mankato held its fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Winter Carnival Dates for 2023 have been decided
The 2022 Winter Carnival Committee is pleased to announce that the dates for the 2023 Winter Carnival will be from December 4th through December 10th, 2023. The twelve days of Christmas in 2022 will be packed into the seven days of 2023. The committee anticipates that the format for events in 2023 will be like 2022.
Mission to make dresses available to everyone
Prom may be months away, but it is never too early for girls to start looking for their dresses. With dresses costing an average of $300 and upwards of $700 it can be hard to afford to go to prom.
Community Calendar
Thursday: 1-3 p.m. Elf Shop; 7-9 p.m. Model Railroad Club Open House Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. Sertoma Events for the Watonwan County Library 12/27 @ 5 pm Knitting in Madelia All levels of experience are welcome. Whether you want to learn or have a project to finish, Tessa is here to help!
Taher Named a 2022 Outstanding Disability Employer by MOHR
Honorees provide exceptional work opportunities for employees with disabilities throughout the state St.James, MN , December 13, 2022— Taher has been named a 2022 Outstanding Disability Employer by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR). The recognition honors companies that go above and beyond to provide quality work opportunities as well as supportive and inclusive policies and practices for employees with disabilities.