News
See you in the fall
Before next week’s paper comes out and all the loyal Plaindealer subscribers and readers see my name missing from the articles, I wanted to let everyone know that I will not be writing or acting as Editor for the paper the remaining weeks of the summer.
Madelia Health Foundation awards scholarships
Madelia, Minn. – The Madelia Health (MH) Foundation has awarded three scholarships to area students who are pursuing degrees in health care. All MH Foundation scholarships are renewable, providing multi-year support to area students.
St. James CFS mill is making progress
On April 18, 2022, the digging started on the new CFS mill in St. James, and even though the rain has played a role in the progress, we are still on track to complete the project in the fall of 2023.
Dream of owning business comes to life
A childhood dream of Femin Agustin Juavez came to life on Saturday, June 18, for him, his wife Adelina Ambrocio Gabriel, and daughter Heidy Augstin Ambrocio. From the time he spent walking to school in Guatemala to working and moving to St. James, Agustin Juavez dream of opening his own business stayed with him.
Savvy Senior: How to Choose a Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) Policy
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to enroll in original Medicare in a few months and have been told I probably need to get a Medicare supplemental policy too. Can you offer any tips on selecting one? Almost 65 Dear Almost, If you’re enrolling in original Medicare, getting a supplemental policy (also known as Medigap insurance) too is a smart idea because it will help pay for things that aren’t covered by Medicare like copayments, coinsurance and the Part A deductible.
St. James School Board denies Butterfield-Odin’s request for cooperative sponsorship
The St. James School Board met Monday, June 11 for its June meeting. During the meeting the board discussed electing board members at the November election, 2022-23 budget, and Butterfield-Odin’s request for a cooperative sponsorship.
St. James Golf Course has new owners
At the begining of June the St. James Golf Course, which has been on the market since the fall was purchased by new owners Jason and Jen Kuester.
Artist of the Week
Ninth grader Ellie Stordalen is this year’s last Artist of the Week. Stordalen’s voice part is soprano, she also plays the french horn and trumpet in Jazz Unlimited.