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Collier is selected as industry leader by MN Grocers Association
Lee Carlson The 2022 conference for the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) was held at Madden’s, July 31-Aug. 2 and Mark Collier was named Outstanding Grocer of the Year.Several factors contributed to the recognition, including his work at Superfair Foods in St.
St. James City Council meeting ends with important announcement
Lee Carlson The August 2 meeting of the St. James City Council progressed quickly but ended with a surprise statement by Mayor Gary Sturm.
Candidate filing period for local offices open through Aug. 16
Deb Moldaschel Editor The filing period to be a candidate for St. James City Council or St.
County Fair update, road projects fill Watonwan County Board agenda
Lee Carlson The 2022 Watonwan County Fair, with the highest attendance in many years, was detailed in a summary report from Sue Craig at the August 2 Watonwan County Board meeting. County commissioners also heard from Public Works Engineer Teal Spellman.
Day of Destruction Demolition Derby results
Submitted The Watonwan County Fair and Full Throttle Promotions teamed up again for the Day of Destruction Demolition Derby! The event was held in the grandstand on Saturday, July 16. The stands were packed with an estimated 1,200plus people in attendance.
Medallion hunt winners receive new bikes
Submitted The Watonwan County Fair’s annual Medallion in the Paper Hunt was a big draw again this year. We had over 80 youth searching for the prize medallion hoping to win a new bike.
Watonwan County Fair featured horse events
Submitted Ranch Rodeo 2022 For the past fifteen years the Watonwan County Fair Board has contracted the Ranch Rodeo with Tim Hennen of Morton to run this show. It was held Saturday afternoon at the county fair.
Watonwan County Fair Pedal Pull results
Following are the results of the Kids Pedal Pull listed by age group. •4 year olds: 1st - Jace Thate, Dunnell; 2nd Weston Pauly, St.
Watonwan County Fair Truck/Tractor Pull results
Submitted •Hobby Stock 5,500 lb. 1.
Bloomquist and Branstad honored as Watonwan County Outstanding Senior
Tammy Stevens Each year, the State Fair Board and the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs sponsor the Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards. Each county is allowed to select two outstanding volunteers to represent their county at the Minnesota State Fair.