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Sanders is City of St. James new EDA Coordinator
Submitted Brianna Sanders, who was hired as St. James’ Economic Development Coordinator early this summer, grew up on a farm outside of St.
Op-ed: Suicide rates in Minnesota
By Sue Abderholden, Executive Director of NAMI Minnesota September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide rates in Minnesota declined slightly in 2020, but it’s important to remember there were a record number of suicides in 2019, and this is the sixth year in a row where more than 700 Minnesotans have died by suicide.
School beginnings never cease to generate energy, rewards
Lee Carlson Year number 35 as a teacher is underway and certainly much has changed since that initial phase at the front of the classroom but it remains an exciting time for students and teachers alike. After a summer of doing a lot of writing for the Plaindealer the main focus will shift to the important people listed on my class rosters.
St. James cross country coach takes award in stride
St. James Area cross country coach Kari Miest recently learned she was named as 2022 State Assistant Coach of the Year. She will accept her award on Oct. 8. The Minnesota State High School Coaches Association will recognize Miest and other awardees during a ceremony in Minnetonka.
Youth from Watonwan County participate in statewide engineering challenge
Creativity and problem solving were on display during Minnesota 4-H’s annual Engineering Design Challenge on Aug. 8 and Aug. 15. Youth from across the state showcased machines built with their team that engaged them in thinking about energy conservation from an engineering frame of mind.
Madelia Health announces flu shot available
While the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be on everyone’s mind, it is still important to protect yourself from the seasonal flu by getting your annual flu shot. This year, we are encouraging people to get their flu shot sooner, rather than later. You should get a flu vaccine before flu viruses begin spreading in your community, since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against flu.
Schools start year with new training after Seizure Smart Schools legislation passes
In August a walk was held in Marshall, hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, both to raise awareness of the foundation’s efforts, as well as to celebrate the recently passed legislation regarding Seizure Smart Schools.
Events for the Watonwan County Libraries
•Scott Kudelka, a naturalist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will be giving three presentations at three different libraries on Thursday, Sept. 1. Mr. Kudelka will be retiring next month, so these will be some of your last chances to hear him present.
Support the St. James Fire Department
St. James Fire Chief Bill Nelson chats with customers at the Fire Department’s Hot Dog Stand on Aug. 25. This event pairs with the drive… Login to continue reading Login…
St. James Public School welcomes new teachers
Ready to greet their students next week are new teachers at St. James Public School, front from left: Ethan Hildebrandt (MS Math/Science), Samantha Baloun (Northside… Login to continue reading Login…